Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

Total Miles
3.9

Elevation

1,192.66 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This is a short but challenging dirt and gravel trail from San Francisquito Canyon Road to the remainder of the USFS roads in the vicinity of Grass Mountain. This trail is historic in nature as the south portal of the Los Angeles Aqueduct's Elizabeth Tunnel is sealed, but clearly visible from the south end of the trail. From the north end of the trail, views of the Tejon Ranch and the Tehachapi Mountains are visible. Access to the Pacific Crest Trail (hiking only) is easy as the intersection with the USFS roads is right there, and other attractions such as Grass Mountain are nearby.

Photos of Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal
Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

Difficulty

This trail is not well maintained and may have deep ruts requiring the driver to straddle. A high-clearance 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Additionally, snow and/or ice may be present in winter months, so caution must be taken.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Greg Hull
Jul 11, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
We drove our JLU Rubicon with 37” tires in 4-Low and had no issues. Did not use lockers but aired down to 20 lbs and disconnected sway bar to handle the larger ruts and loose rocks better.
Jim W.
Jun 08, 2024
2004 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Great trail with a fun combination of easy driving, some medium-easy obstacles, and nice views. Some areas would be borderline too rough for 2WD vehicles. My 04 LJ with 33s did fine. The southern entrance of the trail looks like it is marked as private property, but the sign does not apply to the trail.
Crystal Renfroe
May 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Crystal Renfroe
Mar 17, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated

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