Hill Ranch

Total Miles 3.8
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is an easy dirt road trail that gives access to a few Forest Service cabins, but like any trail, if it has rained recently, it can have a few deep puddles. While on the trail, you should stay on the track to not end up in someone's driveway. Multiple water crossings are easy and not deep. Be ready to squeeze between and around downed trees that have been cut just as wide as the trail. All in all, it is a fun quick drive on the way to Big Bear with nice views.

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Difficulty

Due to the downed trees, you cannot go around or miss obstacles. You will most likely get some slight branch scrapes.

Technical Rating

1

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Overland_Sam W
Dec 26, 2025
Open
The trail is mostly good with a few soft spots due to the rain. There is a small water crossing about a mile in, but shouldn’t be an issue for any lightly modified 4x4. At the end of the trail, where there is normally a nice water crossing, it is washed out bad enough where I didn’t continue with my wife and kid in the car. I didn’t take any pictures, but I should have. The attached picture is from my dash cam, so not the best, I’m sorry for that.
Payton Upton
Aug 23, 2025
Open
Good views, light trial, creek was pretty, and the camping was good
Adam Tissot
Jul 29, 2025
Open
If you’re in the area and want to do something quick. This is the perfect trail. About 30 minutes. One stream crossing. Couple loose climbs. Great views. Couple spot perfect to pull over and have a picnic.
Steve V
Jun 19, 2025
Open
Scenic Drive. I didn’t realize that Clark Summit Road was blacktop until I got to it.
kody callaway
Mar 29, 2025
Open
Took my kids. Our first time here. It was easy and quick which is why we went due to time constraints. It was mostly dry with the exception of one large deep puddle covering the trail from side to side. The weather was nice and the views better.
Tim Kelly
Mar 24, 2025
Open
Trail is mostly dry some puddles and muddy areas. one large puddle covering the entire road about 2 feet deep 4x4 required. Some deep ruts due to resent rain. Great scenery along the way and some wildlife.
Nick Rangel
Mar 09, 2025
Open
Good amount of snow on the trial ,were a couple downed trees ,and muddy
Daniel Kellick
Feb 01, 2025
Open
Wayne Taylor
Sep 09, 2024
Open
Trail closed until November 30, 2024 per Forest Order No. 05-12-00-24-09.

Hill Ranch Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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