Santiago Peak

The Holy Jim trail gains about 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in elevation and is a 16-mile (26 km) round trip.It is a moderate to strenuous hike and is most enjoyable during spring and winter due to the large number of insects during warmer times of the year.However, due to the large number of antennas at the top of Santiago Peak, a full 360-degree view of the surrounding landscapes is not possible.Santiago Peak is a radio site with buildings owned by American Tower, Crown Castle, MobileRelay Associates, Day Wireless, Orange County Communications, the United States Federal Government, the State of California, and Southern California Edison, among others.[citation needed] In September 2024, the Airport Fire, which originated in Trabuco Canyon, burned to Santiago Peak and damaged parts of the radio infrastructure.
The Trail to Holy Jim Falls
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