Near Pioneertown Mountain Preserve Indian Loop
The descent
Near Pioneertown Mountain Preserve Indian Loop
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Near Pioneertown Mountain Preserve Indian Loop
Olsen Ruins
Near Pioneertown Mountain Preserve Indian Loop
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Pioneertown Mountain Preserve Indian Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
A near perfect ~7 mile loop in a mountain preserve a short drive from Pioneertown
6.5
mi
Distance
1,110
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.47mi
Distance
1,110ft
Elevation Gain
1,110ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
5,288ft
High Point
4,400ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Check out the Pioneertown Mountain Preserve website for more information and a trail map. The trail heads out the western end of the parking lot and follows an obvious path alongside the creek. Once you reach the Olsen ruins, you need to back track just a bit and head into the willows to follow the wash proper. After dodging under branches for a bit, you'll start heading up a steepish canyon. Once you top out, it's a wonderful downhill with endless variety and views. A few short portions are steep enough where you need to slow down but most of it is a blast. Website: https://wildlandsconservancy.org/preserves/pioneertownmountains

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