Ballantine Trail #283

From the Ballantine Trailhead (TH), follow the north portion of Pine Creek Loop Trail #280 to the junction with Ballantine Trail. The northwest end of Ballantine starts at this junction and climbs upwards into Ballantine Canyon. Once the trail leaves the canyon, it passes to the east of Pine Mountain at an elevation of 5800 feet At this point the trail becomes more difficult to follow and strict attention should be paid. Once past Pine Mountain, the trail descends to 4200 feet at Cline TH.