https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mt-pinos-via-mcgill-trail
Hello Fellow Hikers,
Okays it’s time for some forest therapy. This is a really popular backpacking trail as your surrounded by lush pine trees and gorgeous mountain peaks. Once we reach Pinos peak will take a snack break and pics as this peak does have signs. This is one of the easier peaks to reach with the summit being at 8,847 ft (and the highest point in Ventura County) and a great stopping point for a break before heading back. Carpooling at our same meetup spot will be offered for anyone who wishes to carpool or follow to the trailhead (Best donuts located 2325 Kuehner Dr # 127 Simi Valley off the 118 freeway at 6:15 am) I have attached the AllTrails link for stats, directions and photos. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mt-pinos-via-mcgill-trail
Trail out and back
Miles 15.4
Rated hard
Elevation Gain 2939 ft
Parking Dirt lot
Dogs allowed but must be trained for a longer harder hike
As of now there is no sweeper for this hike so please know if you feel you can not finish for any reason please turn back early
Please check back on hike info as rain, heat advisory, strong winds or low attendance may cause the hike to be rescheduled
We will always follow Jim’s Golden Rules:
1. Hike your own hike
2. Please stop at every junction and split to wait for others to catch up
Please remember to bring all essentials you’ll need for a hike (water,hat,sunglasses,hiking boot/hiking shoes poles if needed snacks)
Liability Disclaimer:
And last….The Organizer, Co Organizer, Assistant Organizers and Event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the Organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for an Event is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guest. Remember this is your hike. All responsibilities are of your own once you attend. Please be aware of your limit. During outdoor activity you can encounter bodily injury, snake bites, sunburn, overheating, etc. This is not within our control and we ask that you are prepared for any of the above once you sign up for an Event. If you need to take several breaks (not counting quick breather breaks) and stops throughout a hike, the hike maybe too much for your ability. Please check each event for miles, elevation gain, and difficulty rating. The higher the elevation gain means more incline and less leveled off sections. We offer all levels of hikes from moderate to hard to advanced only. We encourage everyone to not give up work on your core by joining our easier moderate Events and then joining our harder hikes once you are ready. 😊
