Bailey Canyon

Total Miles16.3
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Bailey Canyon is a scenic trail running through the San Bernardino National Forest. There are views of Silverwood Lake, canyons full of trees, and the city near the south end of the trail. The trail is mainly dirt but turns to rock in some areas. Creek crossings are also possible at certain times of the year. This trail can be relatively easy but may be challenging during or just after the wet seasons. There are sections with deep ruts, downed trees, and rocks that came down from the hillside next to the trail. There are also overgrown bushes and trees that cover the majority of the trail areas and will cause pinstriping. There are no bypasses so scratches to vehicles are unavoidable. Cell service is patchy, mainly in the middle of the trail, so downloading maps ahead of time is recommended.

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Difficulty

You will come across deep ruts, downed trees, and overgrown greenery making this trail harder at certain times of the year.

Technical Rating

4

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Peter
Jul 04, 2026
2024 Ford Ranger
Open
Normal
Can be done by stock 2wd. Some spots super tight and some spots will challenge 2wd. I did 99% of it 2wd. Added a few more oin strips. Some over growth and low hanging canopy.
Jonathan Garcia
Jun 28, 2026
Open
Normal
Curt F
Jun 28, 2026
Open
Muddy/WetWashboard
Open. It was misty. Low cloud cover. Surprised at the ruts on the trail. A lot more than I remember. But not a difficult run at all. Just 3 bad spots about 5-6 miles in from the south side (palm Ave entrance). Looks like runoff created a channel thru the trail. Not difficult to traverse. Some ruts uphill and that takes some planning to run. Pick the right line and you're good. And about 6, 7 miles a down hill rut. Go slow, pick a safe line, and you can make it. I was just surprised that it was there as I ran it in. 2WD prerunner a few years ago. But no one was out there. Just saw one jeep as we started. And some dirt bikers as we exited near Silverwood. Some standing water so we did get dirty running the mud. Too bad about the cloud cover as we had no scenic views. But it kept the temps cool and enjoyable.
David Resendez
Jun 26, 2026
2025 Toyota 4Runner
Open
NormalWashboard
Very rocky, be careful with loose cargo.
Chris 88
May 30, 2026
2026 Dodge Ram Ram RHO
Open
NormalDusty
Ben
May 28, 2026
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
NormalDustyMuddy/Wet
Took this trail from the south off of Palm. A few gas stations off of the 215fwy before Palm runs into the trail. Beautiful trail with great views and some large water puddles along the way. Plenty of room to air up/down and either end of the trail. Took about 2 hours.
Matt R
May 24, 2026
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
A bit rocky at times but trails were nice for the most part
Daniel Garcia
Apr 18, 2026
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Trail was great. Normal for the most part. Some challenges in the trail. Definitely will need 4x4 in some areas.
Dave A
Apr 12, 2026
2000 Lexus LX
Open
Muddy/Wet
Nice gatekeeper at the start (south end) that nearly caught us. Took the wrong line and nearly flipped on our side the ruts were so deep! Third try we got through. After that it was an easy trail. Narrow in places and rocky in parts but nothing hectic. Was hoping for snow but we just got most and rain. Camper the night and left this morning out the north side.
Heather S
Mar 15, 2026
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Trail was in good condition. Two sections that were pretty rutted but still easy. Always a good trail for a scenic ride.
Ian Ta
Mar 01, 2026
2006 Lexus GX
Open
NormalMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
Only 2 areas that are pretty rutted out. Overall not too bad.
Jett Muhlhauser
Feb 26, 2026
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Took my 4Runner on the trail. When I almost made it to the peak there was a stretch of 1ft ice on the ground. Tried pushing my way through but then lost all traction and started slipping off the edge. The only thing that saved me from falling off the edge was a tree that my rear end hit. Got super lucky. I recommend not going after a major storm and checking conditions before proceeding.
Christopher Landon
Nov 08, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
I did this trail in my 2006 ford econoline, I am 2wd with a locker but I did not have to use the locker at any point in the trail, my van is just about 11.5 feet tall, I did make it through but I got some pinstripes, the trail itself is not narrow but the trees and branches make the trail super low and narrow in some spots overall pretty easy, there were only a couple of small rocky areas. took me about 2.5 hours to do.
Kyle Wong
Aug 30, 2025
2010 Lexus GX
Open
NormalDusty
Trail is in good condition. Passed by a few SXS and ATVs. had to maneuver a bit to get across if there wasn't a turnout. Some of the brush gets thicker on the side closer to the 138. Large vehicles not recommended. My GX got some trail lines, so anything wider will definitely kiss some of the brush. Overall its mostly a dirt/fire trail. no too difficult. just a bit narrow
Joel W
Jul 28, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Trail was in good condition and fallen trees had been pulled aside. Easy for stock Bronco Two door on 33’s. I was the only person on the trail which was great as this is a narrow canyon trail.

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