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Indian Creek Trail – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Penny Pines Trailhead

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United States
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San Diego County

Indian Creek Trail – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Penny Pines Trailhead

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15,037

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Indian Creek Trail – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Penny Pines Trailhead

02:12

17.0km

360m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.55 km

Indian Creek Trail/Noble Canyon Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

This junction connects Noble Canyon Trail and Indian Creek Trail. It is a good marker for longer hikes moving east to Laguna Meadows or Mount Laguna, or moving north towards Pine Mountain.

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2

3.59 km

Indian Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Indian Creek Trail connects Cuyamaca State Park with Pine Mountain and Noble Canyon in the Cleveland National Forest.

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6.79 km

Champagne Pass Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

8.38 km

Pine Mountain

Highlight • Summit

5

10.9 km

Pioneer Mail Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead area could be the perfect spot for pitching your tent if you are hiking the PCT. Unfortunately, camping is not allowed here, but there are plenty of sites …

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B

17.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

3.57 km

234 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

234 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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Sunday 8 November

21°C

11°C

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The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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