Mescal Creek Road is yet another beautiful but lesser-known trail that takes you from the desert floor up to the mountains. Starting in Pinyon Hills and ending at Jackson Lake, this short but beautiful connector offers a waterfall, two water crossings, and gorgeous views of the San Gabriel mountains in the Angeles National Forrest. While dispersed camping is not allowed in this area, the trail ends near Lake Campground, with Mt. Oak Campground just around the corner.