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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
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Pinyon Pines Trail
Sunrise in the high desert paints pastels over the landscape
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
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Pinyon Pines Trail
Santa Rosa Mountains winter morning.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos63 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The Pinyon Flats Loop is located near the Santa Rosa Mountains near the north slope. The trailhead is nestled between the peaceful hamlets of Pinyon Pines and Spring Crest.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos64 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The cholla (pronounced choy-a) is perhaps the most feared and hated cacti in the southwest desert. If you brush up against one, you will know why. The plant has pads that separate easily from the main stem. The spines easily attach to your clothing, your skin, your shoes. Since the plant is covered with spines, it's difficult to grab and dislodge the pad that has found a new home with you.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos58 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The tightest switchbacks with the most exposure are up near the top.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos65 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
Clearing all of the switchbacks makes you feel pretty stoked. This animal clears everything
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos60 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The trail up the hillside has some very tight switchbacks coupled with some exposure.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
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Pinyon Pines Trail
This trail had the widest variety of landscape and plants down the entire length of the trail
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos59 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The view down into Palm Canyon to your left is quite impressive.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos61 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
The terrain of the Pinyon Flats Loop is incredibly rocky, with narrow sections that are surrounded by cactus that are ready to brutally punish riders that do not stay on the skinny path.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos61 views
Pinyon Pines Trail
Many riders have described the Pinyon Flats Loop as an “epic ride.” Gunner seems to think so.
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Encinitas, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos113 views | 1 comments
Pinyon Pines Trail
The Pinyon Flats Loop is located near the Santa Rosa Mountains near the north slope. The trailhead is nestled between the peaceful hamlets of Pinyon Pines and Spring Crest.
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos62 views | 3 comments
Carry plenty of fluids, foods and a spare derailleur hanger
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos54 views | 7 comments
Pucker Zone ahead.
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos38 views | 3 comments
There are many technical spots and the ever present cacti nudging its way into the trail's airspace.
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos51 views | 7 comments
This trail is fairly narrow and clings to the side of the canyon.
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos38 views | 2 comments
View down into Palm Canyon to is quite impressive. Picturesque views in every direction you may find it hard to keep your eyes on the trail.
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Cathedral City, California stoker1223: Trailforks
in: Trail Photos43 views | 3 comments
Option of taking the canyon bottom route or a ridge top route