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An interesting hike with abundant representations of the regional geology and flora.


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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

5,967' 1,819 m

High

5,859' 1,786 m

Low

118' 36 m

Up

99' 30 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

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Features Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A short and interesting trail with flora and geology.

Adventure Pass required for parking.

Need to Know

Adventure Pass required to park at trailheads and day use areas.

Description

This is a nice short hike suitable for families with small children that shows both the geology and flora of the area. The trail is reached by hiking the paved road a few hundred yards east of the Windy Gap Trail #9W06 parking area to the signed trail marker.

The trail starts in a well shaded canopy of oaks and Jeffrey pines and reaches the loop junction. The left fork rises through a thick forest with many large boulders the size of trucks indicating substantial sliding that created the slope.

The trail ascends a broad ridge, and the forest gives way to an open field of native grasses, pinyon trees, and yuccas that are more commonly found on the northern slopes of the range. In spring there can be nice wildflowers here. The trail reaches a high point then drops back down and re-enters the forest back to the fork. Take your time!

Flora & Fauna

Oaks, Jeffrey pine, sugar pine, pinyon, yucca. Deer forage in the area.

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Shared By:

Alan Coles

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Forest residents near Tototngna Trail.
Feb 16, 2018 near Wrightwood, CA
Dry slope with pinyon trees and yucca with Jeffrey pine, white fir trees beyond.
Feb 16, 2018 near Wrightwood, CA
Meadow along Tototngna Trail.
Jun 26, 2023 near Wrightwood, CA
Start of trail on closed campground loop.
Feb 16, 2018 near Wrightwood, CA

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