Tin Mine Canyon — Local services in California

Probably my favorite local hike. You start at the skyline trailhead and walk about a mile in before you reach the Tin Mine Canyon trailhead. The trail is partially shaded by oak trees for the next half mile. You can see tree poppies, matilija poppies, sugar bushes, toyon, buckwheat, and all sorts native plants. After 1.5 miles you enter the canyon portion where you're completely covered in shade. You can see an old mining entrance in the hillside. If you walk far enough you can find heavily shaded areas with ferns and running water, even in the summer. Right now (after 13 atmospheric rivers and local snow) the streams are running and make a wonderful, melodic sound during the hike. Its an out and back trail, so you get to experience it all over again on your way out, which is great! I highly...

Nice little hike! Maybe a mile from the switchback on skyline drive, there's a set of three benches in a shaded flat spot that makes a great picnic spot. We were able to make it to the mine area with a 3-wheeler stroller, but had to turn around just after that because the trail got a bit too...

This is a great hike, next to Skyline Dr and into the lower canyon where it is shaded. This is easy to navigate with or without mapping and the end is clearly marked. Bring more than 1 bottle of water as many ppl were without on the return trip. 1 liter is plenty or if you drink a lot...