Trail Overview

Delamar Mountain - 3N12 is a short, beautiful trail that provides access to Holcomb Valley and its extensive network of trails. The trail features tree coverage throughout its length, with opportunities for dispersed camping and yellow post sites along the way. At one point, the trail opens up to reveal a stunning view of a quarry nestled in the mountains across the valley. Toward the end, it transitions into the vast, open plain of Holcomb Valley, where you can continue your journey by turning left or right onto 3N16.

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Difficulty

3N12 is an easy trail that can be accessed by most vehicles, including 2WD and 4WD, as long as they have some ground clearance. For the most part, it's a smooth dirt road with small dips and rocks scattered along the way. Weather conditions can increase the difficulty, so the trail is best and safest to explore during dry seasons, especially if your vehicle is not equipped for harsher conditions like mud or snow.

Technical Rating

Andy

May 24, 2026

Open

Not sure why this is a 2-3 if Holcomb and Burns are a 4. A few rutted areas with some off camber spots. Fun drive! Arguable should be a 4 though

Ben Shea

Apr 04, 2026

Open

Trail was good for the most part. Some of the cutouts were a little tough. Trail had some washed out areas but my stock jeep had no issue going through them. Awesome views, but way colder than we planned for (that’s on us). Played a lot of card games on our Flex Deck Playing Cards. All being said, we’ll definitely be back.

Huey Steven

Mar 02, 2026

Open

This part of drive was pretty awesome.Lots of camping siites.Snow was still around but melting making mud and snow slush which made it fun.Very nature easy road.We seen deer and some camp sites had overlanders.Fun family road.We found a area with lots of snow still to sled since big bear city snow was melted.

colbyjack taco

Jan 18, 2026

Open

Steven Nadaskai

Nov 22, 2025

Open

Very Icey at the 3N12E split. I turned around at the point where there was another group further that had an accident from sliding on the ice. Be cautious.

Adam Stackhouse

Oct 21, 2025

Open

A little bit of narrow shelf driving.

Aidan L

Oct 05, 2025

Open

Rafa El

Sep 21, 2025

Open

Victor Testa

Aug 11, 2025

Open

Stephen Jones

Aug 02, 2025

Open

Jorge Partida

Jun 21, 2025

Open

We used this trail to get to Holcomb Valley from Hanna Flat Campground. 5 cars in the group, 3 of which were 2wd. smooth ride but it is narrow most of the way up, was a bit busier than usual but not bad.

Eli Goble

Jun 14, 2025

Open

Daniel C

Apr 14, 2025

Open

J I

Feb 16, 2025

Open

Snowy today! It was great. Kept my Jeep in 4WD just to be sure as I was solo. Beautiful scenery and very easy trail. Ran into another Gladiator. Few water puddles nothing crazy. Will be coming back!