Pioneer Mail Picnic Site

Pioneer Mail Picnic Area Trail Views [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd516646.jpg] [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd516412.jpg]   Distance 2.3 miles with connecting trail options Pets Allowed Yes Fees Adventure Pass Required [http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation] 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 Ranger District Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235 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 Anzo Borrego Desert, shaded by old oaks and pines. Visitors can access the Pacific Crest Trail [https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/cleveland/home/?cid=FSEPRD488307] on the north end of the parking lot, or hike north to reach a gorgeous vista on Kwaaymii Point [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=47572] at 5440 ft. Across Sunrise Highway, Pine Mountain Trail can be reached which leads visitors to connecting Noble Canyon [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/recarea/?recid=47484&actid=51] and Indian Creek Trail. No overnight camping is available at this location. However, the Laguna Campground [http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=47476&actid=29] is 3 miles away and open year-round. For a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide [http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/cleveland/explore]