Charred black tree stumps stand witness to the frequent wildfires devastating the area. One beautiful teaching moment might be the pine resin that has been squeezed out of the toasted tree trunk to form some kind of natural amber, at least looking like the precursor to the fossilized form we normally find millions of years later.

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1. Pine Canyon Trailhead to Hikertown via the PCT — Angeles National Forest

20.7km

06:01

550m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mojave desert vista – Hikertown loop from Hiker Town

14.5km

04:09

340m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 980 m

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Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Forest fire created amber

1. Pine Canyon Trailhead to Hikertown via the PCT — Angeles National Forest

2. Mojave desert vista – Hikertown loop from Hiker Town

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