Hike Log

Dreamed of this for decades

Trailhead:

Maple Springs

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road recommended for high clearance only

Bugs:

No bugs

Snow:

Intermittent snow – not hard to cross

I have wanted to summit Santiago Peak since I moved here in 1994. Today I achieved my goal with Christine Anzell Carrell.  It was cold and windy at the start and on the peak. However it was hot on the way down (we picked a day that was in the 80's, of course). It was a beautiful clear day and the scenery was amazing. What Views!! The people we came across on motorcycles and vehicles were all very nice. One even offered us water.

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  1. Hi Adrian. Congrats! I just asked Christine this same questions but I thought I would ask you too.

    Can you tell me more about parking? I’m confused as to where to park. I have read that you can park at Maple Springs visitors center but it puts an additional 3 miles on the hike and I read that if the gate is open you can park up the road a bit. What did you do and if you parked up the road a bit, can you tell me about it and can a tesla park there without off roading?

    Thanks for your help. I am hitting #2 which is Strawberry on my list on Monday then I am hoping to hit up Santiago.

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