55 min
Overview
The Los Pinetos trail connects the Angeles National Forest to the Placerita Nature Center park. It is a very tough climb from the Placerita Nature Center so most climb the Santa Clara Truck Route from the South end of Newhall Avenue and then come down the mountain via the Los Pinetos trail.<br><br>The trail is very steep, loose, and rutted at the bottom. But near the top the trail is shaded by oak trees and very pleasant to ride ... up or down. It's a bitch to climb, but great fun to descend. 100% singletrack.<br><br>Los Pinetos is very popular with hikers and equestrians. So be very careful coming down. There are countless blind corners. It's not uncommon to find a hiker coming up around a corner when you're on your way down.
Trail Stats
3.7 km
0 m
952 m
552 m
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Photos
Wilson Canyon Saddle, to the right is Los Pinetos, around the corner is Santa Clara Truck Trail.
Wilson Canyon Saddle, to the right is Los Pinetos, around the corner is Santa Clara Truck Trail.
Nice purple flowers surrounding the trail.
Nice purple flowers surrounding the trail.
About halfway up Los Pinetos.
About halfway up Los Pinetos.
Easy dh thru the fire road for a 1/4 of mile.
Easy dh thru the fire road for a 1/4 of mile.
Placerita - on Los Pinetos Trail
Placerita - on Los Pinetos Trail