Contact Info
Cleveland National Forest
1634 Black Canyon Road
Ramona, CA 92065
1634 Black Canyon Road
Ramona, CA 92065
- Phone:
- 760-788-0250
Basics
- Length:
- 1.7 mile round-trip
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 1/2 to 1 hr
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5000 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 5000 feet to 5200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 200 feet
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
The trail is a pleasant loop trail which travels through mixed pine and black oak stands. It also traverses a few Penny Pine plantations (replanted burn sites) and offers users occasional benches for resting.
Details
Length:
1.7 mile round-trip
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
1/2 to 1 hr
Trailhead Elevation:
5000
Elevation Range:
5000 feet to 5200
Elevation Change:
200
Season:
Year Round
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From the LA Basin, drive south on I-15 to Highway 76 (Oceanside-Pala exit). Head east on Hwy 76 to S6 and drive north toward Palomar Mountain. Follow S6 to Fry Creek Campground. Trailhead parking is just outside the campground along S6 (trail users may not use the campground for parking). The trailhead is located near the campground fee station just inside the entrance. From San Diego, drive north on I-15 to Highway 76 and follow the above directions.
