Santiago Peaks via Maple Springs

Never been to Santiago Peak via Maple springs. Wanted to go tomorrow was wondering if it’s open I read that sometimes the close the trail. Not sure if this is true. Would be a bummer to drive all the way out there from LA for it to be closed. Does anyone have any info on this spot?

 

@WileECoyote can you answer this?

 

Yes, my family and I have ran this trail for some time and it does close on occasion. Really bad rain this week so they may just due to flash flood risks. I plan to run this trail next week so hopefully someone here and a little closer can let us know!

 

See below for information...

Hey brotha man!!!

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner.

Here is a link/site I use to check open/close information. They will typically close the trails due to rain and such.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/recreation/ohv/?cid=stelprdb5340229i

As of today, apparently the main trails going to the peak are closed for now due to the recent rains. Likely they will remain closed for the next few weeks since it is likely going to be raining next week as well.

I'd be happy to lead a group but my rig is out of commission and will be for quite some time.

In either case, it's a fire road, but very cool trail to run and if you're a newbie it's a good trail to get your feet wet and learn basics without it being dangerous.

Overlooking OC and you can see Catalina Island off in the distance.


The radio towers...


At night on one of my solo night runs... Overlooking OC...


Hope this helps and safe travels...

 

For those that don't know, this is the trailhead for Maple Springs Road and ultimately to Santiago Peak...

Trailhead address:
Maple Springs Visitor Center
31330 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Silverado, CA 92676

NOTE: you're on pavement for a couple miles or so before you hit actual dirt...

 

Aw man these pictures bring back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing those!