| Activation Date: 22 June 2017 | |
| Transport: Run/Hike | Distance: 5.6 miles |
| Elev. gain: 1,400ft | Time: 1.5 hours |
| Rig(s): FT-817 | Band(s): 40m, 20m SSB |
| Antenna(s): Home-brew end-fed half-wave | |
| Cell Service: Decent (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Free, on side of road, near trailhead | |
| Trailhead: Main Maguire Peaks trailhead, on Welch Road | |
| Fees/Permits: Park fee, $5. Welch Rd permit, free. Not needed on weekdays. | |
| Route: Maguire Peaks Trail, Maguire Peaks Loop Trail, Use Trail | |
| Dogs: Yes, $2 fee on weekends | Toilet: No |
I’ve done Maguire Peaks twice. Last time I did it has a normal hike (rather than a run). That was toward the end of last year. That trip was cold-ish (around 45F). This trip was the opposite. Much of the southwestern United States is in the midst of a nasty heat wave. This includes Northern California. So I started early. Continue reading →