Name: Acorn Trail
Rating: 4.0

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During spring runoff there is a stream to cross.

Runner Notes

The trail is runnable. In fact, it is the first segment of the Angeles Crest endurance run that covers 100 miles from Wrightwood to Altadena.

Description

The trail climbs 1,600 feet in 2.8 miles to the Pacific Crest Trail. Turn left at the junction and you are headed to Mexico; turn right and you are headed to Canada.

Flora & Fauna

The trail runs through pine and oak forest.

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Land Manager: USFS - Angeles National Forest Office

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Brent Whittlesey

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4.0 from 4 votes

#4

in San Gabriel Mountains

#11999

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The last sunlight atop Blue Ridge at the junction of Acorn Trail and the PCT.

Nov 30, 2025 near Wrightwood, CA

Jul 28, 2018 near Wrightwood, CA

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Acorn Trail

“The Acorn Trail runs from Wrightwood up to the Pacific Crest Trail. ”

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3.3

66%

8,237' 2,511 m

6,740' 2,054 m

1,560' 475 m

63' 19 m

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Dogs Leashed

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