Santiago Peak Night Run "Perseids Meteor Shower"

August 12th 2023

Description

This is an easy night run to catch the Perseids Meteor Shower.

Perseids is expected to peak on Aug. 12, and the view won't be hindered by a full moon like last year. The Perseids are considered the "best meteor shower of the year" by NASA, with about 50 to 100 meteors seen per hour under ideal conditions. 

A reclining chair or cot may be the most comfortable as youll want to be lying on your back to watch the sky.

We’ll meet at the Maple Springs Trailhead parking lot at the end of Silverado Canyon at 11:00pm and begin working our way up to the peak.

Rendezvous       MAPLE SPRINGS TRAILHEAD


 

 

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire

Additional Notes

All are welcome

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 1+

Difficulty Level: 1+

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ 31332 Silverado Canyon Rd, Silverado, CA 92676

We’ll meet at the Maple Springs Trailhead parking lot at the end of Silverado Canyon at 11:00pm.  

Participants

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