Santiago Peak Finale
Yesterday my son Jared and I hiked our final peak for this challenge, Santiago Peak! We drove up to Maple…
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All logged hikes for Santiago Peak (Southern California).
Santiago Peak With Off-Roading
The Holy Jim Trail was closed when I drove up to the entrance of the national forest. I then decided…
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#9 Santiago Peak (with Modjeska Peak bonus)
This hike can either be relatively short and easy or a long slog depending on the vehicle you drive. The…
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SoCal Hike #2 in 2025
I couldnt find a partner on this one, so I went solo. It was warm, but not excessively hot. Fortunately…
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Driving and Hiking Adventure
The adventure includes about 7 miles of dirt road to reach the trailhead which is half the fun. The hike…
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Saddleback Mountains 2 for 1 peaks
6 of 6 in SOCAL 6POPC!! After the fires, Santiago is finally open. But lots of closures near by…we hiked…
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Slippery Santiago
Santiago Peak is now open according to the May 25 updated Airport Fire closure map. Took the single track from…
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Return to Santiago
With Maple Springs Road being reopened after the Airport Fire, I jumped at the chance to drive up to my…
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Sixth peak on Santiago!
This was my SIXTH PEAK!!! Santiago peak was stunning today. Being new to hiking, I was surprised by the rough…
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Modjeska and Santiago in the heat of the Santa Ana’s
Hot hike in the Santa Ana’s This hike is really exposed – bring way more water than you think you…
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Santiago Peak is Open!!!
Santiago Peak has finally reopened after the recent fire! Although the fire caused significant damage, the trail is thriving with…
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Unusually Pretty Santiago
My friend learned a day or two ago prior to the hike that Maple Springs is now open. We scheduled…
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