Trail Overview

Holcomb Valley Road offers a scenic drive through pine forests, historic mining sites, and desert terrain. The dirt route includes rocky patches, mild grades, and varied landscapes. Highlights include a mountain pass, amazing meadow homestead, and a stunning Baldwin Lake overlook. Limited cell service; be sure to download offline maps.

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Difficulty

The trail is mostly easy with some rocky sections, mild ruts, and uneven grades. The western portion is smoother and more forested, while the eastern side becomes a bit rougher with fallen rocks, steeper edges, and weathered segments. Occasional mud and loose terrain may require attention, especially during spring time. Also keep an eye on intersections to stay on this road.

History

This trail is in the historic gold country of San Bernardino National Forest that was once thriving with activity during the gold rush of the 1860's.

Technical Rating

Greg Wilkinson

Dec 01, 2025

Open

Large mud ponds that you'll have to go thru 😀 Enjoy

Luke P

Nov 29, 2025

Open

Some mud and water crossing along with some ruts but totally fine in my stock TRD 4 runner. Super fun and beautiful

Mike Wrench

Nov 22, 2025

Open

Snowy, muddy wet. Large puddles/ponds. East side has more snow on the trail.

Carlos Carrillo

Oct 25, 2025

Open

Mostly flats. Fire roads or wash board. Found some mud from previous rain.

J I

Oct 24, 2025

Open

Beautiful day out. Dusty with the usual mud puddles up near the campground.

Aidan L

Oct 05, 2025

Open

Robert Rodriguez

Sep 28, 2025

Open

Christian E

Sep 12, 2025

Open

Harry W

Sep 06, 2025

Open

Human Family

Sep 06, 2025

Open

Michele W

Aug 30, 2025

Open

Jeremy Uhl

Aug 04, 2025

Open

Trail is closed due to the Gold Fire

Stephen Jones

Aug 02, 2025

Open

Michael Strickland

Jul 28, 2025

Open

starting from 3n83 all the way East to the end of this road it is completely accessible by nearly any vehicle the last one mile on the East End of the Road is full of small sharp rocks, about 1 mile up starting from the East side there's a 100ft long section that is a 2/3 but the rest of the road is a 1

Hayden McKenna

Jul 16, 2025

Open

Extremely easy trail as always, just dustier than normal from lack of rain. Definitely not a 4 difficulty, I’ve seen plenty of 2wd sedans on the trail before, it’s just a well maintained fire road