| Activation Date: 27 May 2017 | |
| Transport: Run/Hike | Distance: 7.8 miles |
| Elev. gain: 2,200ft | Time: 2.2 hours |
| Rig(s): VX-2R | Band(s): 2m FM |
| Antenna(s): MFJ Long-ranger | |
| Cell Service: Marginal (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Free | |
| Trailhead: Carmel Valley Ranch, Oak Pl Ln | |
| Fees/Permits: None | |
| Route: Huff n’ Puff, Snively’s Ridge trails | |
| Dogs: Yes | Toilet: No |
Pinyon Peak is an as-yet unactivated peak. I was in the area for the weekend, so it was calling to me. I decided to do this one as a trail run, since I needed to do one for training/exercise, and because the other route to Pinyon Peak looked a lot steeper. My friends and family thought I was crazy for wanting to get up early to go run up hills when there were perfectly good beach trails nearby. What can I say? I’m a mountain man.