The Noble Canyon National Recreation Trail begins along Pine Creek Road north of the community of Pine Valley and travels through scenic chaparral, riparian woodlands and forested areas. It terminates at the Pacific Crest Trail near Oasis Spring in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
This 10 mile trail ranges in elevation from 3740 feet at the Pine Creek Trailhead to 5420 feet at Oasis Spring. The trail can be traveled by either foot or horseback. Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Noble Creek, which flows year-long through Noble Canyon, was important to gold miners in the late 1800's. Remnants of an old flume and arrastras (ore grinding mills) can be seen along the trail.
The Noble Canyon National Recreation Trail is one of 47 National Recreation Trails in the National Forests of California.
Designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1982, portions of the trail were constructed by miners and ranchers in the late 1800's, the Forest Service took over management of the trail in 1908. It was reconstructed and relocated to avoid private land in 1980.
Direction to Trailheads
Pine Creek Terminus Take Interstate 8 to the Pine Valley turnoff and turn north 1/4 mile to Old Highway 80. Turn left and drive 1.2 miles to Pine Creek Road. Turn right (just past the bridge) and drive 1.6 miles to the trailhead turnoff. Turn right and drive 1/4 mile to the trailhead. Parking, restrooms, tie racks, information and water for horses is available.
Laguna Mountain Terminus From Interstate 8 take the Laguna Mountain/ Sunrise Highway (S-1 ) exit and drive north 14.3 miles to the trailhead just north of the cattleguard. The Pacific Crest Trail is several hundred feet to the east from the trailhead. The Noble Canyon Trail crosses the Sunrise Highway here and travels to the west towards the head of Noble Canyon.
Keep in Mind
Camping is permitted along the trail with a visitor permit. These permits can be obtained free from any Forest Service office.
Campfires, barbecue and hibachi use is not permitted. Solid or liquid fuel stoves can be used in cleared areas.
Carry all the water, you will need. There is no potable water along the trail.
Please pack out what you pack in. It you can spare the time and have the room why not pick up items that careless visitors neglected to carry out.
Trail etiquette - horses have the right-of-way.
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