Pine Mountain via Ballantine

25.7 mi5,223 ft Rating 6/10Difficulty 9/10

6,227 ft 2,257 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 2,257 ft at its lowest to 6,227 ft at its highest.

Long, arduous hike that follows the Ballantine Trail past the boulders, to the rock tank, over the back of Pine Mountain, and drops off at FR 143. Forest roads and bike trails can connect the loop.