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Mount Pinos via McGill Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back
California

Mount Pinos via McGill Trail

Frazier Park, California

15.4 mi

Distance

3,842 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 36m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Mount Pinos via McGill Trail is a challenging 15.4-mile out-and-back trail located near Frazier Park, California. Known for its significant elevation gain of 3842 feet, this trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2687 meters, offering expansive views typical of high-altitude treks. The trail primarily features a dirt surface and traverses through the beautiful landscapes of the Los Padres National Forest, providing a remote and natural hiking experience. The area is popular for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, appealing particularly to those seeking a strenuous adventure.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotential altitude sickness

Elevation Profile

Min:1,831 ft
Max:2,687 ft
1,171 ft
1,171 ft
1,831 ft2,116 ft2,402 ft2,687 ft0.0 mi3.9 mi7.7 mi11.6 mi15.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settinghigh-altitude views

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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