Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Total Miles
18.9
Elevation
1422.54 ft
Duration
4 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Trail Overview
Difficulty
Moderate: Mostly easy except for the section between Waypoints 02 and 04. This portion is narrow, steep, brushy and rutted in spots, but suitable for high clearance stock 4x4 SUVs.
History
Los Pinos' is Spanish for 'The Pines,' which you'll see in abundance from the Forest Service fire tower at the top of the mountain. The tower, originally built in the 1920s and replaced in the 1960s, is one of few remaining in California manned full time.