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Hiking - Cajon District Trails
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PC 2000) - 30.1 miles, moderately difficult. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) extends between Canada and Mexico for 2600 miles. Although a few marathon hikers have gone the distance in one trip, most take the trail in segments over a period of years. The PCT traverses over 30 miles of the Cajon Ranger District. It enters along Boundary Ridge north of Cleghorn Mountain and exits at the border of the Angeles National Forest south of Wright Mountain. The trail is for horse and foot traffic only; motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are prohibited. Entry and exit points are numerous, which makes the trail ideal for short walks, half-day hikes, day hikes, or for overnight hiking. The most commonly-used points of entry and exit are Forest Road 3N28 in Lone Pine Canyon, Gobbler's Knob, the County blacktop road south of the intersection of Interstate 15 and State Highway 138, and from Forest Road 3N66 leading to Little Horsethief Canyon.
Cucamonga Canyon Trail - 2.3 miles, moderately difficult. Beginning elevation 2960 ft. This trail begins on Forest Road 1N35 approximately 1 1/2 miles west of the junction of Forest Road 1 N35 and 1N34, north of the community of Rancho Cucamonga. The trail winds its way up Cucamonga Canyon through thick chaparral by a number of climbing turns which gradually gain in elevation. At the highest point on the trail you can look north and some distance away you will see Cucamonga Falls. The trail then descends with several switchbacks leading to the rocky streambed at the end of the trail.
Lytle Creek Interest Trail - .3 mile, easy walk. Beginning elevation 2720 ft. This trail begins at the Penny Pines plantation at the eastern edge of the Lytle Creek Ranger Station parking lot. it can be easily walked in IS minutes; you may want to take longer however to enjoy its features and setting. The trail weaves through a pine plantation planted in the 1960's, native chapparal of the canyon floor, and near the Starke Forest planted in 1935.
Mormon Rocks Interest Trail - 1.0 mile, easy walk. Beginning elevation is 3360 ft. This trail was built by the Forest Service fire engine crew in 1975 to provide easy access to the many forest visitors wanting a closer look at the unique and historic Mormon Rocks (Rock Candy Mountains). These striking sandstone formations are riddled with small holes and caves; home of the owl, lizard, and pack rat. The trail begins at the Mormon Rocks fire station located on Highway 138 just west of Interstate 15. The historic Mormon Trail of the previous century passed through this valley of geological curiosity.
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