Pioneer Mail Picnic Site
Distance
2.3 miles with connecting trail options
Pets Allowed
Yes
Fees
Hike/Ride Time
Half to Full day
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Best Seasons
Fall, Spring, Winter
Location
On Sunrise Hwy between mile marker 29 and 29.5
The Pioneer Mail Picnic area is a great place for visitors looking for a day of outdoor recreation. Not only does this area access several popular hiking trails, but each picnic table has a view of the Anza Borrego Desert, shaded by old oaks and pines. Visitors can access the Pacific Crest Trail on the north end of the parking lot, or hike north to reach a gorgeous vista on Kwaaymii Point at 5440 ft. Across Sunrise Highway, Pine Mountain Trail can be reached which leads visitors to connecting Noble Canyon and Indian Creek Trail.
No overnight camping is available at this location. However, the Laguna Campground is 3 miles away and open year-round.
General Information
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Adventure Pass Required: To purchase a pass for this location visit a Cleveland National Forest office, find a local Adventure Pass vendor or purchase online at https://www.recreation.gov/.
Address: 3348 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 91901
Phone: 619-445-6235
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.DescansoRD@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.9244
Longitude: -116.4811
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Groups
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr