Cleveland National Forest

Trailhead: The lower trailhead is in Hot Spring Canyon 3/4 mile past the San Juan Fire Station.  The upper trailhead is at Blue Jay Campground 4 miles north of the Ortega Highway on Long Canyon Road.

Trail Notes:  Entering the trail at the east end adjacent to the Blue Jay Campground. The trail climbs a very steep set of stacked switchbacks from the floor of Hot Springs Canyon. It then traverses briefly before steeply ascending a ridge toward Sugarloaf Mountain. Large boulders, chaparral, brush, and nice views. The trail first intersects the Viejo Tie Trail and then junctions with the Chiquito Trail before a steep climb and then continues to the end at the North Main Divide Road, just south of Blue Jay Campground. This trail is very popular with mountain bikers.

Maps and Information: Forest and trail maps available at Trabuco Ranger District Office.