Santiago Peak

Took the long route up Joplin to Santiago Peak. 17.28 miles with 4949 elevation gain! It was a continual climb with quite a bit of

Distance – 9.49 mi Elevation Gain – 1,493 ft Moving Time – 3:25:13 Avg Pace – 21:38 Calories – 1,780 Total Time – 3:31:36 Hot

Drove my Jeep up the fire road to the trailhead. There were a few bikers and motor bikes we encountered on the way. Basically walking

Although technically a truck trail (road) it was fine for the Honda Pilot we traveled in. Minimal traffic and easy to hear vehicles approach. A

Although technically a truck trail (road) it was fine for the Honda Pilot we traveled in. Minimal traffic and easy to hear vehicles approach. A

We took I5 north from the 76, off at Oso.  When we reached the Maple Springs Visitor Center we continued up the paved road, then