Burnt Pine Trail
3.3 mi
Distance
981 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 36m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Burnt Pine Trail is a point-to-point trail in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in San Diego County, California. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 981 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Descanso, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,591 ft |
| End | 3.3 mi | 1,890 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Descanso, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- San Diego County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Cuyamaca Rancho State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(760) 765-3020
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