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California
6.0 mi
Distance
522 ft
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Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big Pines
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Big Pines Trail offers a moderate day hike through the San Bernardino Mountains with steady elevation gain and scenic forest scenery. This 6-mile route provides a good balance of distance and climbing, making it ideal for hikers looking to build endurance without extreme technical demands. The trail showcases the transition between lower chaparral and higher pine forest ecosystems typical of Southern California's mountain terrain.
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