Cookes Peak - FS 25S21
Total Miles
4.3
Technical Rating
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Cookes Peak (FS 25S21) departs and returns to Rancheria Road North, running along a shelf road with consistent views down into Lake Isabella, the valley below, and the mountains across the way. The dirt and sand surface narrows to as little as one vehicle wide in places. Evidence of the 2021 French Fire is visible throughout alongside stretches of surviving forest.
Photos of Cookes Peak - FS 25S21
Difficulty
Ruts appear along the route and represent the primary technical obstacle. Muddy conditions are possible in early spring and after heavy rainfall, adding variability to the otherwise manageable dirt and sand surface. The shelf road narrows to one vehicle wide in sections, requiring attention on blind corners.
Status Reports
Cookes Peak - FS 25S21 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Cookes Peak - FS 25S21 Map
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