First hike in OC
First solo hike, felt good. Started at 7:40 am and weather was perfect in mid 60s and very light wind. …
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All logged hikes for Santiago Peak (Southern California).
Hike number 11 out of 12 peaks challenge.
I’m so glad I participated in the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Challenge in 2026! I enjoyed it to the…
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2 peaks in 1 – Modjeska & Santiago
I bagged Modjeska Peak on the way…because why not?!? The trail is gorgeous and loaded with wildflowers. I somehow lost…
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Perfect day for a Santiago summit
Maple Springs gate at the visitor center was open today finally! Drove up to main divide and hiked to Santiago…
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Can you say Poodle Dog Bush?
Met up with my good friend Mary to hike Santiago Peak from the Maple Springs Truck Trail and the North…
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Clouds and Flowers
I’m the official spokesperson for hiking up Maple Springs Road to Santiago =) It’s 24 miles roundtrip if you…
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Friend had to get rescued
First hike for this challenge! It was long and hot but not difficult. Make sure you have a vehicle that…
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Get to the chopper!
We decided this would be our first Six Peak Hike challenge! I was excited and ready to get on a…
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OC High
Starting the hike from the Maple Spring dirt lot was a challenge as if you dont have a high clearance…
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Santiago Peak – Valentines Day
Valentines day on Santiago Peak. We only do this hike once a year. Only saw one other person since there…
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Santiago Peak
An easy but monotonous hike. Must have been gorgeous up here before it all burned though! Tons of poodle-dog bush…
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Santiago – No. No.. No… Ah, solitude…….
The most challenging (and fun) part of this hike for many will be the drive to the (upper) Maple Springs/Harding…
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