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Penny Pines Trailhead – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Garnet Peak Trailhead

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United States
California
San Diego County

Penny Pines Trailhead – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Garnet Peak Trailhead

Hard

3.3

(12)

67

hikers

Penny Pines Trailhead – Pioneer Mail Picnic Site loop from Garnet Peak Trailhead

05:13

18.5km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

908 m

50 Miles of the Pacific Crest Trail

Highlight • Trail

If you hike northbound, you mastered the first 50 miles of the PCT! Just 2,600 to go.

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2

3.00 km

Penny Pines Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

At this PCT Trailhead you will find a water spigot. Try not to pump, but push it down to make it work. You can also do stealth camping in the …

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3

6.52 km

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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4

6.56 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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9.76 km

Champagne Pass Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

11.4 km

Pine Mountain

Highlight • Summit

7

13.9 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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18.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

3.55 km

346 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

361 m

231 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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