Indian Trail Loop at Pipe’s Canyon

The hike will begin at the Pioneer Town Mountains Preserve parking lot at an elevation of 4400 ft. The first part of the trail follows a canyon that supports a riparian woodland. After about a mile, we will encounter ruins of a settlers’ old stone house. We will continue hiking beside water and groves of cottonwoods and rushes. After another half mile, the trail will veer left climbing steeply to a saddle then continue upward through pinyon pines topping out at about 5300 ft elevation with spectacular views of Flat Top and Black Hill.

We will stop at the top for a break and enjoy the views before then proceeding downhill along the steep Indian Trail with scree and switchbacks, back to the Preserve.

For those who are interested; we will have lunch in Pioneertown after the hike.

Be sure to bring plenty of water & snacks, and extra layers of clothing since temperatures are usually 10-20 degrees cooler at this elevation. Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles are recommended.