Cabin Trail - Bristlecone Pine Forest, CA

There are three trails on the trail map at the parking lot near the visitor center at the Schulman Grove. The Cabin Trail is a 2.8-mile hike. The trailhead is adjacent to the pit toilets near the visitor center. The route is a counterclockwise irregular loop that begins at the 10,076-foot elevation. After a short climb, the trail is relatively flat for the next ¾ of a mile.


Near the end of the flat section, there are two cabin ruins and some mining remains. According to my topo map, the mine is called the Mexican Mine. After you pass the cabins, the trail begins to climb and tops out at 10,365 feet. The trail crosses a ridgeling and descends several switchbacks to the junction with the Methuselah Trail, at 10,096 feet.To complete the loop, go left onto the Methuselah Trail. The trail heads back uphill from here to the 10,222-foot elevation, where the trail crosses a ridgeline. The trail then descends to the canyon floor at an elevation of 10,047 feet. The remaining tenth of a mile takes you to the visitor center and a final elevation of 10,079 feet.

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