Welcome to Summit Pines
A scenic community along Route 3A and Route 6 in Heterocera
Nestled along the volcanic rim of Heterocera, Summit Pines offers majestic views, winding mountain roads, cascading waterfalls, and fresh donuts that even Philip Linden loves.
"Donut up on the hill there. Sheesh, I just love this place. There's just a donut. A donut through the tree's. It's so good." - Philip Linden
About Summit Pines
Location & Features
Summit Pines is a community nestled into scenic parkland perched along Heterocera's volcanic rim, spanning the Deltote and Nitida regions. Accessible via Route 3A and Route 6, with Summit Ridge Trail running north-south through both regions, our community offers visitors and residents alike a peaceful mountain retreat with stunning natural features.
- Majestic views of the surrounding Heterocera landscape
- Multiple waterfalls cascading through the valley
- Winding carting trails through Rattlesnek Pass
- Jema Mine - a recently reopened lava tube cave system
- The famous Summit Pines donut shop
- Sugar Stop service station for travelers
- The Second Life Railroad (SLRR) passes through on the East side, featuring a historic aqueduct and a walkable bridge
- The Great Wall (accessible via Route 6 South)
A Community in the Mountains
Established at the intersection of historic Route 6 and Summit Ridge Trail in Deltote Region, Summit Pines has for years served as a waypoint for travelers exploring Heterocera. The region hosts various enterprises and community spaces, from residential rentals to specialized processing facilities.
Our location on the volcanic rim provides unique geological features, including Jema Mine. The mine's lava tube system was rediscovered in 2024 after being sealed for decades. Local geologists suggest the caves were extensively used in the past, though records from that period are... incomplete.
Historic Routes & Trails
Summit Ridge Trail serves as the main north-south artery through the Deltote and Nitida regions. From here, several dramatic routes branch off:
- Rattlesnek Pass - The scenic carting route through our valley, popular with caravans
- Dead Horse Drop - A nearly vertical wooden cart path offering a thrilling but safe descent Despite the ominous name, the path is perfectly safe for experienced carters. The name's origin remains... disputed.
- Jema Mine Wash - A dramatic road beginning with a near-vertical descent down the mountain cliff
- Route 6 - Historic route passing through Summit Pines, leads south to The Great Wall
Some older maps from 1947 show different trail configurations. Records from that period are unfortunately incomplete.
Summit Pines Stockyard
Welcome to the Stockyard
Summit Pines Stockyard serves as an introduction to the larger livestock community within Second Life. Whether you're interested in ponyplay, hucow, or other petplay activities, the Stockyard provides a welcoming space to explore, train, and connect.
Focused on the art of being livestock, we offer multiple activities throughout the valley to help you explore various aspects of ponyplay or to show off your talents as a well-trained pony, cow, or farm animal.
For Ponies & Livestock
Looking for a new home or partner? The barn features boards where ponies, cows, and other critters can advertise themselves as available for adoption. Training courses and equipment are scattered throughout the valley, with instruction boards to assist newcomers.
For Trainers & Owners: Need a pony to pull your cart? A cow for some fresh cream? Come visit Summit Pines Stockyard and find your new farm animal today!
Facilities & Training Areas
- The Barn - Adoption boards and community gathering space
- Training courses scattered throughout the valley
- Instruction and tip boards for new critters and trainers
- Information boards featuring various stables and ranches
- Multiple carting trails including Rattlesnek Pass
- Meat Locker - Cold storage facility Temperature controlled. Fresh products daily.
- S.A.P. Plant (Super Adhesive Paste Production) A sticky situation. Closed to visitors. Authorized personnel only.
Summit Pines Stockyard is a space for consensual adult roleplay. All participants must be 18+ and activities must be consensual. Upper areas require the Summit Pines experience to be accepted.
Rentals & Accommodations
Residential Homes
Summit Pines offers residential rentals for those looking to make our mountain community their home. Located on Overlook Loop, our rental office can help you find the perfect property.
- Existing house and landscape do not count against your LI limit
- Residential use only (no commercial purposes)
- Adult content permitted in skybox areas only
- Moderate area - child avatars not permitted
- Items rezzed outside should be on-theme and within parcel lines
- No excessive script use items or breedables
Refunds will only be given for the amount paid over one (1) month. Contact our rental manager, Osakiya, for availability and assistance.
Traveler Tents
For those passing through, we offer free traveler tents for short-term stays. Perfect for caravan participants or visitors exploring Heterocera.
- Free to claim
- Maximum two week rental period
- 20 land impact limit
- General/Moderate content only
- Ground level only (no skyboxes)
- Keep content respectful to theme
- All items must be within 5 meters of tent
- No impeding roads or routes
Preventing or harassing people using the common areas is strictly forbidden. If someone enters your house without permission, please send a screenshot to Osakiya, and the intruder will be permanently banned.
Summit Pines Stockyard Rules
The rules are pretty simple. Be respectful, tolerant, and kind to each other.
We sincerely wish for Summit Pines Stockyard to be a safe place to explore your interests with others and hope you feel at home while staying here. To that end, we have very few but very important rules.
Access & Age
- Ground level is open to all. Upper areas are 18+ only. Please present appropriately.
- Upper areas should only be accessed via teleporters which require the Summit Pines experience to be accepted.
- The age of consent is 18 years of age or older regardless of your jurisdiction. If we reasonably determine you or your avatar to be underage or otherwise incapable of consent, you will be immediately evicted. Second violation will result in a permanent ban and report to Linden Lab for TOS violation.
Consent & Respect
- Everything is consensual. If anyone fails to respect you, ask them directly to leave you alone. If they continue to harass you, please notify any SPS staff immediately.
- If someone asks you to leave them alone, stop all contact immediately. No matter who is right or wrong in the situation, the most important rule is consent.
- Being silly is fine, griefing is not. Respect others.
Conduct
- Do not violate Linden Lab's Terms of Service or any United States law.
- Excessive noise (screaming, music, repetitive sounds) either via voice, gesture, or attached object will result in a warning and possible ban.
- Excessive complaints or violations of these rules will result in ejection and/or ban from the group or land.
Plan Your Visit
Summit Pines welcomes visitors year-round. Whether you're here for the scenic trails, the community, or just to grab a donut, we're glad you're here.
The ground level is open to all visitors. To access upper areas and the full Stockyard experience, you'll need to accept the Summit Pines experience and be 18+.
Events & Caravans
Summit Pines proudly hosts the pony community for regular caravan events. The scenic route through Rattlesnek Pass has become a favorite among participants, with rest stops at the Sugar Stop service station.
For caravaneers, multiple rez zones are available throughout Summit Pines and along the route. Alternative paths are available for adventurous ponies and trainers, including Dead Horse Drop for those seeking a swifter descent to Route 6.
Things to Explore
Take your time wandering through Summit Pines. Beyond the Stockyard, you'll find:
- The famous donut that caught Philip Linden's eye
- Multiple waterfalls throughout the valley
- Summit Ridge Trail and dramatic mountain roads with spectacular views
- Jema Mine - Lava tube cave system Recently reopened after extensive safety surveys. Original closure: 1947. No incidents reported since reopening.
- The Second Life Railroad (SLRR) on the East side, with its historic aqueduct and walkable bridge
- The Great Wall (via Route 6 South)
- Various enterprises including the S.A.P. Plant
- Scenic overlooks along the volcanic rim
Visitor Information
At the advice of our lawyers, the following liability waiver is being provided. Please note, in the unfortunate event of maimed ponies or death, bodies may be discarded at the S.A.P. Plant. Please store them within the slaughterhouse for re-purposing.
Statement of Non-Liability
By entering and/or utilizing the property known as Summit Pines (hereafter referred to as "the Property"), all visitors, guests, tenants, and participants (hereafter referred to as "the User") acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Assumption of Risk
The User understands and agrees that there are inherent risks associated with entering and using the Property, including but not limited to risks of physical or virtual injury, property damage, accidents, or even death. The User voluntarily assumes all such risks, whether or not foreseeable, arising from any cause, including but not limited to activities on the Property, its surroundings, or any facilities and amenities offered.
Release of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the User agrees to release, hold harmless, and indemnify Summit Pines, its owners, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and all other affiliated parties (hereafter referred to as "the Property Owners") from any and all liability for any injury, loss, damage, or accident that may occur on the Property. This includes, but is not limited to, injury or harm caused by the User's own actions, the actions of others, or the condition of the Property, regardless of whether the Property Owners are negligent.
Indemnification
The User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Property Owners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from any injuries, accidents, or damages that occur on the Property, or from the User's use of the Property.
Acknowledgment of Understanding
The User acknowledges that they have read and understood this statement, and that they are voluntarily entering and using the Property with full knowledge of the risks involved. The User further acknowledges that this statement is a binding legal agreement, and that they are waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue for damages in the event of injury or loss.
Everything is fine. Nobody is happy. But everything is fine.
The S.A.P. Plant (Super Adhesive Paste Production) has been operational since 1947, processing raw materials from the pine forest and other local resources into high-quality adhesive products. Coincidentally, this is the same year Jema Mine was sealed following an incident on Dead Horse Drop. The mine was reopened in 2024 following "routine geological surveys." No incidents have been reported since the 1947 closure. Records pertaining to the closure and the missing pony are currently unavailable.
The S.A.P. Plant name is a delightful pun—sap from our abundant pines goes into making the finest adhesive paste. Everything has a purpose at Summit Pines. Nothing goes to waste.