Mission Trails-Schleife

This is a great loop that climbs both South and North Fortuna Summits. I added two small out-and-backs along the route for some extra hill training and a bit of extra mileage. It can get very hot in the summer months so be sure to take plenty of water. Also in the summer, you will likely spot a rattlesnake or two ascending or descending north Fortuna. I only rate this as “hard” for the section of climb up to south Fortuna known as the “Stairway to heaven.” Otherwise most of this trail is not too technical.