Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Williams Canyon, California

Tucked amidst the hustle and bustle of Southern California's heavily-populated coast is a slice of heaven called the Cleveland National Forest. This mountainous region is undeveloped, save for a few great trails connecting world-class views to cozy campgrounds. The North Main Divide Road enters the ...
Learn more about North Main Divide Road

The Main Divide is composed of 3 sections, all of which are easy going trails that can be done with any high clearance 4x4 or a low clearance AWD vehicle with care. This trail offers some of the most amazing views of the Temescal Valley below and Los Angeles beyond. On a clear day you can see all th...
Learn more about 3S04 Main Divide to Santiago Peak

Maple Springs road offers a fun, relatively easy route with scenic views of the Cleveland National Forest. Vehicles should have some ground clearance. At the end of the trail is an elevated patch of asphalt that appears to be a helicopter pad. The trail is shared with dirt bikes, hikers and riders o...
Learn more about Maple Spring Road

Scenic trail from the 15 Freeway to Santiago Peak. The dirt road is hard-packed and easy to navigate, but does have a few sections with sharp rocks and a few ruts. The road has multiple stop locations for great views towards Riverside. This area is also popular with dirt bikes and hikers.
Learn more about FS 4S03

5S01 Indian Truck Trail is a 7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Indian Truck Trail ascends 2,500 feet over the 7-mile drive from the Temescal Canyon to the North Main Divide. This is a limited access trail restricted to st...
Learn more about 5S01 Indian Truck Trail

This trail is a rough dirt road with mostly hardpack dirt, gravel, and small-sized rocks. There is some overgrowth, so plan to collect some pinstripes! The overgrowth gets worse as the trail progresses and is severe past the campground. This is an out-and-back trail ending just past the Joe Elliot Y...
Learn more about Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34

This trail goes from Gray Pine Pl. up to 3N31. Starting the trail off of Gray Pine Place you will find yourself in a subdivision, the access is between two houses and is marked as such. Please respect the neighborhood, don't make a mess, and keep noise under control. This trail can be best described...
Learn more about Edison Road Section 3 - 1N32

This trail goes from the East side of Lytle Creek Road up to 3N31. There is a bit of a wash area at the start, and it slowly works its way up in elevation. Starting at Lytle Creek Road, you will come to a Y, stay to the right, and start climbing in elevation. If you go left (straight) you will end ...
Learn more about Meyers Canyon - 1N33

2N79A takes you from 2N79 to an outlook point looking South, overlooking the city. There are some offshoots and alternative social trails along this route that should not be followed in order to maintain the integrity of this local trail system. The terrain is mostly hardpack dirt and goes past a co...
Learn more about Renstock Ridge Spur A - 2N79A

The easiest way to start this trail is off the 15 Freeway and Glen Helen Parkway Road to Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. There are a couple of residences on the right-hand side of the road just before the trail begins, so please be mindful of this when airing down/airing up. The trail begins shortl...
Learn more about Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31

This is a 1.4-mile, well-maintained, easy gravel spur road that connects Lytle Creek Road and Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. This spur road is a convenient way to access Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31, which is an 8.5-mile fun, scenic ridgeline trail above Lytle Creek.
Learn more about Old Cc Spur - 2N57

2N79 goes from Lytle Creek Rdoad to 3N31. This trail is mostly hardpack dirt and should offer no difficulty to even novice offroaders. There are quite a few unsanctioned offshoots on this trail that should be avoided to protect the area and surrounding trails. This trail offers great views of the wa...
Learn more about Renstock Ridge - 2N79

The trail consists mainly of dirt, rocks, and some roots. It is wide enough for one vehicle, but there are turnouts for passing throughout the trail. Stock height 2WD SUV and truck-type vehicles are capable of completing this trail. There are some soft and loose dirt areas, but they are not an issue...
Learn more about Upper Lytle Creek Divide

Stockton Flats is a scenic and easy-to-moderate off-road trail located in the Lytle Creek area of the San Bernardino National Forest. The trail is generally 2WD-friendly, though it is rocky in some sections, so a vehicle with a bit of ground clearance is recommended for a smooth ride. The trail wind...
Learn more about Stockton Flats

This is a great, straightforward dirt road that treats you to some amazing tree coverage and a rad forest vibe. It acts as a perfect, scenic shortcut right into the Crestline area, making it the go-to route if you need to quickly jump into town for gas, food, or supplies. The path is wide and clear,...
Learn more about Windcarved Ridge

Sheep Canyon is an ideal route for beginner offroaders and drivers of stock SUVs seeking a scenic, low-stress connection between Lytle Creek and Swarthout Canyon. This easy, dirt track winds through the rugged chaparral of the eastern San Gabriel Mountains, offering scenic vistas of the surrounding ...
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2N40 Cloudland is a short but beautiful trail with great views of San Bernardino and the mountains beyond. It is doable in 2WD during dry conditions, but 4WD may be required when wet. Closures can occur during winter months for safety reasons. This is a great starter trail with plenty of changing te...
Learn more about 2N40 Cloudland Truck Trail

Starting in Highland, 1n16 is a fairly easy dirt road with some parts rutted out, but any 4x4 can make it through the trail easily. Many parts of the trail are single-vehicle wide, but there are plenty of places to pass along the way. Coming from Highland, the trail ends on 1n16, giving you the choi...
Learn more about Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16

This is a a fun, quick trail that leads you up into the mountains from the creek bed below. After heavy snowfall, ice could make for very dangerous conditions. If snow is present 4WD is a necessity. Street legal vehicles only.
Learn more about Slade Canyon

This is a beautiful, scenic route that offers a great contrast in views, looking out over Silverwood Lake on one side and the vast high desert on the other. The trail has a fun, natural flow and takes you through some nicely wooded areas that provide plenty of cool shade—a welcome break from the sun...
Learn more about TLD Chainsaw

The easiest way to start this trail is off the 15 Freeway and Glen Helen Parkway Road to Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. There are a couple of residences on the right-hand side of the road just before the trail begins, so please be mindful of this when airing down/airing up. The trail begins shortl...
Learn more about Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31

This is a 1.4-mile, well-maintained, easy gravel spur road that connects Lytle Creek Road and Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. This spur road is a convenient way to access Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31, which is an 8.5-mile fun, scenic ridgeline trail above Lytle Creek.
Learn more about Old Cc Spur - 2N57

This trail is a pretty drive along Blue Ridge in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. The trail overlooks Mount Baden-Powell, Vincent Gulch, Pine Mountain/Pine Mountain Ridge, the Mountain High ski resort, Wright Mountain, and of course, the towering Mount San Antonio. The trail begins along CA Highwa...
Learn more about Blue Ridge Truck Trail

Rainbow Trail (FS 2N59) begins inside the Silverwood Lake State Park area, where pavement gives way to dirt as you transition from the park roads onto the Forest Service route. The west-to-east run starts out relatively smooth, with a decomposed granite base, light washboarding in spots, and scatter...
Learn more about Rainbow Trail - FS 2N59

The easiest way to start this trail is off the 15 Freeway and Glen Helen Parkway Road to Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. There are a couple of residences on the right-hand side of the road just before the trail begins, so please be mindful of this when airing down/airing up. The trail begins shortl...
Learn more about Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31

This is a 1.4-mile, well-maintained, easy gravel spur road that connects Lytle Creek Road and Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31. This spur road is a convenient way to access Lower Lytle Creek Divide - 3N31, which is an 8.5-mile fun, scenic ridgeline trail above Lytle Creek.
Learn more about Old Cc Spur - 2N57

This popular entry point provides off-road enthusiasts with quick access to some of the closest OHV areas in San Bernardino. Located right off the 15 freeway, the trail begins with a bumpy access road that leads to a spacious staging area. Approximately one mile in, you’ll find public restrooms, mak...
Learn more about Baldy Mesa Staging Corridor

This trail is a pretty drive along Blue Ridge in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. The trail overlooks Mount Baden-Powell, Vincent Gulch, Pine Mountain/Pine Mountain Ridge, the Mountain High ski resort, Wright Mountain, and of course, the towering Mount San Antonio. The trail begins along CA Highwa...
Learn more about Blue Ridge Truck Trail