Mount Magalloway — Local services in Pittsburg

A short, steep hike to Mt. Magalloway. You can do it as a loop hike using both Bobcat and Coot Trails which intersect just below the summit. Bobcat is steep and it was muddy (there's been a ton of rain this year). There's a view before you get to the summit. At the summit is a fire tower which gives you really good views in all directions on a clear day (it was pretty hazy when we were there, probably due to the smoke from the wildfires in Nova Scotia) and a trail along the ridge giving you a good view from the cliffs. The Coot trail is more of an old jeep road, apparently, but it's very steep in places and is kind of a talus slope so it's easier to lose...

Short but full of punch! I took the loop clockwise and highly recommend it—the descent feels more gradual and easier on the knees. That said, the right side on the way down is a bit overgrown. The path is easy to follow, but expect to brush up against some foliage along the way. The viewpoints are small but peaceful, and since it wasn’t crowded, I got to enjoy them in total serenity. And don’t miss the watchtower—climb to the top for a panoramic view. Oh yea - and lots of bugs!! Even if you slather yourself in bug spray you will...

This trail is done best with a long period of dry weather. Any moisture at all and you will be slipping and sliding and prone to injury on this trail. The access road to get to parking is a class 6 with holes and divots. On the trail, the distance is short but the elevation change is significant and no matter which loop you take up or down, there are a lot of rocks and moss and roots. So any rain, and it's tough going. Once at the top, the fire tower is pretty great and the views on a clear day are lovely (you can...