Reyes Peak

Reyes Peak is a hard hike in California's Sespe Wilderness, part of the Mt. Pinos Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The route is an out-and-back that climbs about 1,669 feet from a low point of 6,100 feet to a high point of 7,417 feet, covering roughly 10 miles round trip. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced and open year-round. The peak sits in designated wilderness, and the trail is open to horses. Plan for a full day on foot, with the climb broken into a long, steady ascent rather than a single steep push. Nearby, The North Side Boulders (The Meadow) and Enlightenment Ridge offer climbing within about 1.6 miles. Raspberry Spring and Boulder Canyon are hikes within about 2.5 miles. For an overnight base, Reyes Creek campground is about 3.5 miles away.