Silverado Canyon/Maple Springs

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,826 ft
Elevation

Maple Springs Trailhead

Distance

10 miles

Pets Allowed

Yes

Fees

Adventure Pass Required

Hike/Ride Time

2 - 8 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Best Seasons

Year Round

Location

31330 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, California 92676

Ranger District

Trabuco Ranger District - (951) 736-1811


The Maple Springs trailhead provides a connection to other areas of the forest through the Santa Ana mountains. For those adventurous users, the trail, if taken long enough, can reach Santiago Peak leading down to Holy Jim Falls, adding significant distance, incline and difficulty. Though the creeks in the area are dry due to drought, recreational users will still find natural tranquility passing through oaks and sycamores, small meadows and chaparral along the way. This is a great trail for beginning hikers as the paved road is relatively flat and well manicured. This area is also used by off road vehicles, bikers, and equestrian, so please be considerate of others on the road.

 

Getting there

33.72010, -117.59580 · 33°43'12.4"N 117°35'44.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.44.02.41.20.50.10.10.00.20.81.53.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Silverado Canyon/Maple Springs

Can you reserve a site at Silverado Canyon/Maple Springs?
No. Silverado Canyon/Maple Springs is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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