Magic Mountain  

​​Hike: Magic Mountain 
Trailhead: Pine Creek Canyon — marked
Distance: 4.5 miles (both peaks) — up and back
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet 
Elevation peak: 5,350  feet
Time: 3 to 4 hours (up and down)
Difficulty: 3
Class: 3 (Summit block Class 4)
How easy to follow: 3
Children: no   
Fees: Red Rock Canyon Pass. $7.00 per car; $30 annually. Golden Eagle accepted.
Best season: Spring and autumn

This is a great winter hike: It’s short, east facing, and relatively low elevation. The route twists and turns appearing to dead end before reaching the summit of Magic Mountain. From there you have the option of bagging Crabby Appleton, which is about 20 minutes away. The descent is down the climber’s gully, which is much faster than retracing your steps. Photo 1 is Magic Mountain from the trailhead. 

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