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Stay right at a fork in 0.1 mile. The trail soon reaches the edge of a vast burn area. In hot, dry, and windy October 2003, much of Southern California was aflame; it was the worst firestorm in recorded state history. The Cedar Fire was started by a lost hunter who lit a fire to signal rescuers. The blaze was driven by fierce Santa Ana winds and firefighters were stretched thin by fourteen other major fires burning at the same time. The Cedar Fire soon grew to consume 280,278 acres, killing 15 people and destroying 2,232 homes. The Laguna Mountains were one of the casualties of the fire. The trail leads through ribbonwood and other chaparral that is recovering well in the first stage of plant succession. However, the forests may not return for decades.

In 1.1 miles, cross Pine Creek Rd., then recross it twice more soon after. Continue on Noble Canyon as it climbs slightly onto the edge of a hill, then descends to meet Indian Creek Trail. Turn right and follow Indian Creek Trail northwest through a burn area for 1.0 mile to reach the grass-lined creek. Indian Creek is rarely more than a trickle. Drinking the untreated water is not recommended.