Last Update 6-14-11

Anyone know the latest update about Mt.Pinos if there's still snow or not?

thanks!

 

Snow level 5500'. It will be there a long time, more snow this week.

 

I can see snow on mountains that are around 5,000 elevation. The bottom of the trail at Mt. Pinos is around 6,000 elevation and the parking lot at the top is around 8,300'.

For reference, Big Bear Lake is around 6,700' elevation and the top of Snow Summit is a little under 8,200' elevation.

 

I just flew over them yesterday - definitely still snow, lot's of snow.

 

Some of my relatives were there over the weekend (at the base, very near the trail head). As of Sunday, there was 2-3 feet of snow on the ground. I'm no Jackie Johnson but it's safe to assume you won't be riding rubber tires there until at least end of March, maybe April. Pic below was from Sunday morning...

 

There is a ton of snow on the mountain. No riding anytime soon.

 

Mt Pinos Trail Conditions?

Anyone know what it's like? Is there still much snow? I'd like to ride it (1st time) this weekend and wanted to make sure it was a go...Thanks.

 

There may still be some snow in the shady areas of the trail. http://www.frazmtn.com/pmcwebcam/

 

Any updates on the snow up there?

Were you able to ride it?

 

Apologies for reviving this.
Has anyone made it up there recently? We've been getting a lot of sun and their snow report says only 0-3" at 8,000'

 

I've been wondering the same thing. I'm sure the snow is long gone, just wondering about the conditions.

 

I would think snow on the north side. We just had visible snow on the front range three weeks ago. MM says 11.5 to 20 feet with lower runs still open

 

busterb happened to post up this webcam view of the north side into one of our group threads yesterday...

http://www.frazmtn.com/pmcwebcam/

hth

- shud

 

LP Peak was snow-free Sunday.

 

Too many LP's to choose from. Which one did you mean?

 

Just shoot me now. I don't know my Piños from Piños...

I guess most people would know the Santa Anas don't have snow now.

 

LP = Little Pine?

 

I have never ridden there. Is it worth the drive from Irvine? I was thinking on checking it out maybe Memorial Weekend.
Anybody has a suggested route?

 

Yes, I'd say it's definitely worth the drive. Here's an RR I did last fall:

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/ride-reports/53899-epic-mt-pinos-epic-epic-epic.html

 

Buncha trail pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/46988139@N07/

In case anyone wants to see the condition of the trail. Its bone dry for the most part, with lotsa pine needles and a few spots with scratchy scrub oak or some other skin clawing thorn bush.

The top from the base down to the first road crossing is kindy sketchy, will keep you on your toes. The snow patches add some fun...and the creek crossing is cold!