Patrol
Mountain in California · 869 ft
The hike up Patrol
The route starts at Santa Margarita County Preserve — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Patrol?
Patrol is 869 ft above sea level and lies in California. Its prominence is 194 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Patrol?
From Santa Margarita County Preserve it is about 1.1 mi one way with 571 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 2 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Patrol?
The nearest parking is Santa Margarita County Preserve (northeast of the peak) — 1.1 mi on foot · ↑ 571 ft · about 1 h 2 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 1.2 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Patrol in Conquer?
Yes — Patrol is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Patrol in the app
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