Pineview Trails

The old double tracks and the newer single tracks on the slopes of Coal Hill and Ironmask Hills have been hiked on for many years, but they have also been areas of mining (since the 1890’s) and ranching.   Over various decades, access has changed, new fences and signage has come and gone, and new developments have changed the area.   The Pineview Valley development brought many hikers and mountain bikers to the area, starting the newer single tracks.   Ownership of the lands changed again so hikers could follow some of the tracks up to fence lines.   In the last years, the mountain biking community has reached a tentative agreement with KGHM (Ajax) and Sugarloaf Ranches to use some of the existing trails, and upgrade additional connector trails.   The agreement is still in process so maps may change over time. At this time there are lots of signed multi-use trails used mainly by mountain bikers but hikers also use the trails.

Driving Directions/Trailheads:

There are 3 trailheads.

  • The main access route for hikers is to follow the green space trail off Lodgepole Drive.   Go west on Highway 1, then turn off at Copperhead Drive.   Follow Copperhead Drive south and then turn right onto Lodgepole.   A green space is found at the bottom of the hill.   Park on this road and take the trail leading east.
  • A second trailhead is found nearby.   At the Copperhead – Hugh Allan junction, turn right onto Hugh Allan and follow it to the end.
  • A third trailhead is found on the Lac le Jeune Road on the left.   This is sometimes called the Ironmask Hills trailhead (our favorite.

 

Trails:

There are many possible trail combinations to take.   Signage is posted at trailheads and along many of the trails so hikers are encouraged to use those.  Since access is still changing, please note and comply with the posted signage.

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