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Climbing Mount Pinos from village of Pine Mountain Club in Southern California is a journey high into the serene Jeffrey pine and white fir forests of the Los Padres National Forest, culminating in panoramic views from near the region's highest paved point. After a short approach on Cuddy Valley Road, you'll turn onto Mount Pinos Road for the main ascent. Prepare for a challenging climb of approximately 10-11.5 miles, gaining around 3,300-3,500 ft to reach the road's end near the Condor Observation Site at about 8,550 ft (the actual summit of Mt. Pinos at 8,847 ft is a short hike beyond). You'll experience a steady and often relentless gradient averaging around 6%, with the steepest sustained mile pushing near 8.5% and ramps occasionally hitting 10%, demanding a solid effort at increasingly high altitude. Along the way you'll enjoy the peaceful forest environment with key challenges being the sustained climbing and the very high altitude.

Walker Pass marks a subtle transition from the arid, rugged terrain of the Mojave Desert to the varied landscape of the Sierra. This is a crucial point for PCT hikers needing to resupply, as Isabella Lake is 36 miles away and offers a campground, grocery store, and fuel. Additionally, there is a bus stop at Walker Pass where Line 227 stops three times a day.

This beautiful preserve is a 30-square-mile, almost endless sea of grasslands on the San Joaquin Valley floor. It is home to one of the largest stands of the endangered Bakersfield cactus and protects endangered wildlife, including the San Joaquin kit fox and blunt-nosed leopard lizard. The Coast and Transverse Ranges and the Sierra Nevada, western Mojave Desert, and San Joaquin Valley converge here, making it the largest nature preserve on the West Coast. It's an ecological and geographical wonderland, providing endless opportunities to enjoy exploring this spectacular area.

Walker Pass is a junction between California Highway 178 and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Walker Pass Campground is just to the west of the pass and is a good option for those who are touring and looking for a good overnight spot.

Walker Pass is a junction between California Highway 178 and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Walker Pass Campground is just to the west of the pass and is a good option for those who are touring and looking for a good overnight spot.

Red Rock Canyon State Park's Hagen Trail winds past red-tinged sandstone curtains, rock windows and desert bluffs. Well over 100 movies have been filmed at Red Rock Canyon State Park, including westerns like "Zorro Rides Again", "The Big Country" and "Law and Order" starring Ronald Reagan as well as other hits like "The 10 Commandments", "Jurassic Park" and "Planet of the Apes". Although the main trail is only 1.8km long, it is possible to spend several hours in this area exploring red cliffs and side canyons just off the main trail. Off-trail exploration is permitted, as many of the sights are several hundred yards off the trail. Be careful off the trail, especially on uneven ground, as much of the rock is sandy and weak, and can easily crumble under stress.

This nice lollipop trail leads you into the western area of Red Rock Canyon State Park. Look above you to see the amazing colors of the rock formations even closer. The pilars that were shaped by erosion are a beautiful natural monument.

When you learn about the Los Angeles Aqueduct for the first time, you imagine this water pipe going on for miles and miles. In reality, the stretch along the PCT where you actually walk on or next to the pipe is pretty short. If you don't want to stumble over the pipe in the dark of the night, you can also hike on the road right next to it.