North Fortuna Peak is the third highest peak in Mission Trails Regional Park, behind Pyles Peak and Cowles Mountain. This is a fun hike and an easy extension when hiking to South Fortuna Peak via the same route. There’s more than one way to reach the summit of North Fortuna Peak, but South Fortuna Trail is by far my favorite.
Note: The hiking distance and time estimates are based on a round trip hike following the South Fortuna Trail route from the trailhead. There are a variety of options available for hiking out and back, so your actual distance and time may vary accordingly.
North Fortuna Peak trail info.
- Distance: 6.5 miles (round trip)
- Hiking time: 4 hours
- Type: Out and back
- Elevation gain: 1600’
- Difficulty: 7/10 (distance)
- Elevation: 1291’
- Rank on 100 peaks list: 96/100
- Usage: Hiking, Trail running, Dogs allowed
- When to go: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Agency: Mission Trails Regional Park
Map & directions for North Fortuna Peak
- Trail map
- Directions to trailhead (via Google Maps)
More trails near North Fortuna Peak
Related posts
- Cowles Mountain Trail: San Diego’s 2nd Most Popular Hiking Trail, and the Highest Peak in the City
- Kwaay Paay Peak Trail Hike
- Pyles Peak Hike -There is Life Beyond Cowles Mountain
- South Fortuna Trail Hike to North & South Fortuna Peaks
- Take on the Mission Trails 5-Peak Challenge
Additional links & resources
- Article: San Diego Reader
- Trail report: 100Peaks.com
- Trail report: HikingSDCounty.com
Photos of North Fortuna Peak
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Robb Keele
Robb is a native San Diegan and avid hiker, backpacker, picture taker and 52 Hike Challenger. He created Getgo Outdoors with the goal of giving back to the outdoor community and inspiring others to get outdoors.
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