Trail Overview

This mostly single-track trail is hard-packed with some rock gardens and bigger boulders that you can ride around. Starting at the top from the eastern side off of Long Valley Road, the trail begins with some great flowy turns. You're treated to some great views of Lake Morena on your way down. The rocks become more frequent and there are some short rock garden sections. There is a creek crossing just before the trail intersects Corral Canyon Road. The water crossing can be up to 12 inches deep depending on the time of year. Heading west past the road crossing, the trail gets far less rocky and more flowy and hard-packed. There's one small whoop section and a few short steep climbs to conquer. Keep an eye out for rain ruts and two-way traffic.

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Difficulty

There is some exposure to deal with, rocky sections, and in summer, the dirt can get pretty loose. In the winter, depending on the rains, it can very rutted out and muddy.

Technical Rating

Jared Harkins

Sep 27, 2025

Open

Rode my 890 Adventure R from east to west from Long Canyon Rd to Corral Canyon Trail. Fun wide singletrack for the ridge portion, but the decent was loose shale rock and it kicked my behind. Dropped it thrice and was totally exhausted by the time I made it out. I wouldn't recommend on an ADV unless you're advanced. Would be fun on a dirtbike probably intermediate with a decent chance of dropping it in spots. There is some exposure but not usually near the difficult parts.

David H

Jun 21, 2025

Open

I vastly overestimated my skill level and underestimated a 5/10 rating. I stupidly bought a 525 off marketplace and then immediately hit this trail. I've only ever done forest roads with my KLR650. This entire trail is mostly huge rocks that you cant brake in, so my bike went off the cliff. Being alone and near the bottom I was able to bushwhack down the mountain back to the rest of the trail, but boy was that an adventure. Good trail if you're experienced!

Ian LaRiviere

Jan 21, 2025

Open

What a blast! Take it easy around the corners!