Near Peters Canyon Trail (Mountains to Sea Trail)
Peter's Canyon is a smooth doubletrack that makes for a great run.

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Peters Canyon Trail (Mountains to Sea Trail)

3.0 (2 Ratings)
This trail starts an old reservoir then heads up towards the lake.
2.4
mi
Distance
266
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Trails may be closed for three days after rain.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.44mi
Distance
266ft
Elevation Gain
41ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
586ft
High Point
310ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts by making a clockwise loop around an old 1940s reservoir (now dry). The trail heads north ascending low grades. there are several trail junctions that lead off to the east and west. At about 2.1 miles Lake View Trail junctions off to the west. At 2.6 miles the trail ends and becomes Lake View Trail. Parking fees are $3 per car daily and park hours are 7 am to sunset. This is a multi-use trail so know the right-of-way rules and be aware of other users. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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