8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure… Learn more about 8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Nate Harrison Grade
Nate Harrison Grade is a dirt backroad into Palomar Mountain State Park. This trail leads from typical Southern California scrubland scenery up to lush forests and mountain views. You'll encounter loose rocky areas and several… Learn more about Nate Harrison Grade
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hixon - Bautista Trail (2E43)
The Hixon - Bautista Trail is an ATV/Dirt Bike Trail in San Bernardino National Forest. This trail includes a significant amount of elevation gain from Bautista Canyon to Red Mountain. The fantastic views stretch from… Learn more about Hixon - Bautista Trail (2E43)
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood
Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood is a trail that scales Rouse Ridge/Thomas Mountain using Cottonwood (6S18) and Thomas Mountain Rd (6S13). This trail offers stunning views in all directions as you ascend and descend the mountain.… Learn more about Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail
11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail is an 11.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Lusardi Truck Trail ascends the Carney Canyon between the Black Butte (west) and… Learn more about 11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi
5S06 Idyllwild Control
5S06 Idyllwild Control is a 6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the San Bernardino National Forest, San Jacinto Ranger District. 5S06 climbs from Highway 74 nearly 3,000 feet, ending at the intersection… Learn more about 5S06 Idyllwild Control
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over… Learn more about Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)
San Jacinto Ridge is a two-way trail running East to West between the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway (SR 243) and Bee Canyon Road (FS 5S07) in the San Bernardino National Forest. Comprised of mostly hard-pack dirt,… Learn more about San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and… Learn more about Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Indian Mountain Trail
Indian Mountain is a two-way trail between the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway (SR 243) and the San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09) in the San Bernardino National Forest. Comprised of mostly hard-pack dirt, the trail weaves… Learn more about Indian Mountain Trail
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Black Mountain Road
This is an easy trail that most stock vehicles could tackle. There are some really beautiful views, and the high point is the lookout, which gives a breathtaking view of the sunset. There are 5… Learn more about Black Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Black Mountain
This is a well-maintain fire road that takes you up to boulder basin group campsite. On the way there, you'll see some turns-outs for rock climbing and overlanding. During the winter months, trails may be… Learn more about Black Mountain
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Idyllwild Mountain Road
Beautiful trail overlooking the neighboring town of Banning and the surrounding mountains. The deserted mountain scape is chock-full of secluded camp spots with some wind cover and appears to occasionally be used for shooting. The… Learn more about Idyllwild Mountain Road
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Oriflamme Canyon Loop
This trail starts and ends in Banner and loops around Chariot Mountain and goes into the Oriflamme Canyon. The trail is open to all types of 4x4s and dirt bikes, although the entrance through Banner… Learn more about Oriflamme Canyon Loop
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hidden Dinosaurs
This trail leads to two dinosaur sculptures that are often missed by visitors to the area due to the fact that the sculptures are located farther off the highway and unless you know about these… Learn more about Hidden Dinosaurs
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
North Main Divide Road
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… Learn more about North Main Divide Road
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
5S01 Indian Truck Trail
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… Learn more about 5S01 Indian Truck Trail
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16
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… Learn more about Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Valley Road
This out-and-back OHV trail is open to all types; 4X4's down to dirt bikes. There is a small parking lot at the beginning of the trail, right off the freeway. A displayed adventure pass is… Learn more about Bear Valley Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Heart Bar Peak 1N38
Heart Bar Peak, or 1N38, is a fun out and back trail off Highway 38 in the San Bernardino Mountains. This trail makes for a great addition to a Big Bear trip or for those… Learn more about Heart Bar Peak 1N38
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
3S04 Main Divide to Santiago Peak
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… Learn more about 3S04 Main Divide to Santiago Peak
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
1N09 City Creek Trail
A long overland trail with plenty of recreational activities such as site-specific shooting areas, yellow post campsites and creek crossings. This is a well-maintained dirt road with some minor ruts, rocks and shallow creek crossings.… Learn more about 1N09 City Creek Trail
Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
The first part of this loop to the fire lookout tower has been paved since our last visit in 2002. ATVs are not allowed on this portion. The remainder of the loop is all dirt… Learn more about Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Maple Spring Road
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… Learn more about Maple Spring Road
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
Ocotillo Wells SVRA
This trail passes west to east through the heart of Ocotillo Wells SVRA and provides an introduction to the area. You'll get a feel for the obscure terrain and have access to many side roads… Learn more about Ocotillo Wells SVRA
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
NF 2NO1 Broom Flats
This is mostly a graded forest road with sections of varying degrees of obstacles such as ruts, shale, and washes. You will come across pine trees to cacti. There is potential snow in the winter… Learn more about NF 2NO1 Broom Flats
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eureka Peak
This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and… Learn more about Eureka Peak
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Long Valley Loop Road
This loop is the second half of this out-and-back OHV trail. It's open to all types: 4X4's down to dirt bikes. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections, to ruts,… Learn more about Long Valley Loop Road
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wrangler Trail (901)
Wrangler Trail is part of the Corral Canyon OHV Area in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego County. Corral Canyon is one of the only remaining OHV areas in San Diego, which attracts offroaders of… Learn more about Wrangler Trail (901)
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Gunslinger Trail #11
Gunslinger Trail #11 is a 1.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in the Corral Canyon OHV recreation area. Corral Canyon OHV is located roughly 30 miles east of San Diego and it offers… Learn more about Gunslinger Trail #11
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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