California · Hiking

Mcgill

7.6 mi
round trip
1,388 ft
climb
7,565 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mcgill open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Los Padres National Forest.

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McGill is a hard hike in California's Los Padres National Forest, within the Mt. Pinos Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,156 feet to about 7,565 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,388 feet over a route of about 7.6 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the climb. The route is rated hard, and the climb is the main challenge. The trail starts close to McGill Group I and II campground and the Exploration Trail, both about 0.1 mile away. Mt Pinos campground is about half a mile off, and the Bukit Timah USA climbing area is about 0.8 mile away.