Parking is not available at the trailhead. Runners will be shuttled from a roadside dirt lot owned by St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado. Take Silverado Canyon Road for about 1.5 miles. The dirt lot is on the right side of the street, directly across the street from The Silverado Community Center at 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd. If you see the abbey on the left, you’ve gone too far – time to turnaround and look for the Community Center. A shuttle sign will be posted at the shuttle stop.

Elevation gain for the 10k is approximately 1,384 ft.

  Runners will take the asphalt road up Maple Springs Road alongside the creek for about 1.5 miles. At the dirt road, runners continue up Maple Springs Road for some spectacular forest views. The 10k course turns around at Deadman's Curve while half-marathoners climb the switchbacks up to 4 Corners for far reaching views of The OC and Inland Empire. From 4 Corners, runners continue up to N. Main Divide and turn left to continue on for about a half mile before the turnaround. Except for the small climb back up to Maple Springs Rd, the return trip is all down hill! Aid stations will be at miles: 3.1, 6.55, and 10.