You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — traveling out and back on this route covers 9.6 mi. ... The drive to the start of this is along the Maple Springs Truck Trail. The drive to the start of this is along the Maple Springs Truck Trail. I would rate the road as beginner/novice level. Clearance suggested, 4WD optional. First 3 miles are paved, next 4 to this parking area are dirt. Very busy road with deer hunters and weekend off-roaders. The rest of the hike is on dirt roads. Ther

5S01 Indian Truck Trail to Santiago Peak, went down Maple Spring Road. Easy single width road that’s a little overgrown. A full size rig can fit but might get pinstripes along the trail. A few offshoots on 5S01. Trail can be completed in 2HI, a few offshoots will need 4WD. I started this MTB ride at the end of the Maple Springs paved section, which cuts off about 6 miles off your ride. The road was gradual most of the way and easily bikeable, just you have to watch out for cars coming down and up. There were some nice views throughout, and the road through the Airport Fire burn scar was fully

This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Maple Springs Visitor Center: 31330 Silverado Canyon ... I started at the end of the paved section of Maple Springs, which cut off about 6 miles roundtrip off my milage, so this ride was more like 13 miles to Modjeska. The views are really nice from the top and along the trail, and you get some shaded sections on Maple Springs, which is quite nice. Just wa