Bear Valley Road

Total Miles6.9
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeWinter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This out-and-back OHV trail is open to all types, from 4X4s down to dirt bikes. A small parking lot is at the beginning of the trail, right off the freeway. A displayed adventure pass is required. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections to ruts, puddle (water) crossings, and a handful of short, steep grades. Some of the puddles were deeper than others. The trail may become more challenging in wet/rainy conditions. The surrounding landscape is beautiful, with chances of spotting wildlife. The trail either continues to the Long Valley Loop or briefly down the hill to a locked gate, requiring you to return out the same way. The completion time varies depending on whether you do the Long Valley Loop or not.

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Difficulty

The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections, to ruts, to puddle (water) crossings, to a handful of short steep grades. Some of the puddles were deeper than others. The trail may become more challenging in wet/rain conditions.

Technical Rating

5

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ivan hrnjak
Dec 27, 2025
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche
Open
Muddy/Wet
Kole K
Dec 18, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Robert Ramirez
Nov 26, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Gate closed
Keith R
Nov 25, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Zach S
Oct 12, 2025
2015 RAM 2500
Open
Dusty
Mostly dirt bikes in terms of traffic. 2x 3/4 ton trucks on 37’s. 2 wheel drive the whole way. You will get pinstripes on full-sized trucks.
ivan hrnjak
Aug 28, 2025
Open
Muddy/Wet
Matt Reed
Jul 27, 2025
2019 Honda CRF250L
Open
Normal
Dillan Wright
Jul 26, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed GateWeather EventTrail Restoration
Defend! R
May 23, 2025
2022 Land Rover Defender
Open
Dusty
Ed B
May 19, 2025
2022 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Dusty
Jay Ealson
May 12, 2025
2007 Suzuki DR650SE
Open
Most of it is pretty basic and in good shape, probably not more than 2/10, however, there are some areas with loose rock and sand and grade that spike the level up a little bit, I’d say 4/10.
Marlon D
May 07, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Dylan Dobey
Apr 19, 2025
1996 Jeep Cherokee
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Pretty easy cruiser trail. Has some small obstacles to climb, nothing crazy. Did most of it in 4H. Awesome views and spots to pull over and hangout. Gate was locked at the end to drop back into Buckman Springs, you will have to turn around and go back to the trail start.
Scott Luna
Apr 12, 2025
Open
Red Testudski
Apr 10, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate
Gate closed, said it would reopen once dry

Bear Valley Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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