Contact Info
Cleveland National Forest
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
3348 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
- Phone:
- 619-445-6235
Basics
- Length:
- 13.8 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 9 - 10 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 2200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2200 feet to 3600 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1400 feet
Description
The northern end of the Secret Canyon Trail follows an historic stone shrine. Vegetation is mostly chaparral but there are some sections of oak land and riparian. The Secret Canyon Trail connects with Espinoza in the south. Bring lots of water.
Details
Length:
13.8 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
9 - 10 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
2200
Elevation Range:
2200 feet to 3600
Elevation Change:
1400
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
I-8 East to Japatul Valley Road, Lyons Valley Road to Japatul Fire Station, Horsethief Trailhead. Parking area at the trailhead is suitable for equestrian and passenger vehicles. It is a short hike to the trail.
