Maxwell Road

Total Miles
10.0

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Maxwell Road
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Trail Overview

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lake Fire of 2020, so you will see a large amount of burnt trees and resurgent undergrowth.

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Maxwell Road
Maxwell Road

Difficulty

Some areas are a bit rough, but with moderate clearance and careful choice of lines, a 4x4 vehicle will have little to no trouble on this trip.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Steve Meier
Jun 12, 2025
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Dusty
I started from Lake Hughes Rd and went out to Sawmill CG. The road is very easy, 2wd + standard clearance will get you through it. I never went to 4wd. You get some very nice views from this trail.
Dale Lauterback
May 18, 2025
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Open
Normal
Dusty
Trail is open on the North Side nera Burnt Peak
Louis Oberlander
Apr 19, 2025
Dirt Bike
Temporarily Closed
Ken G
Apr 19, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Locked gate approx. 3/4 of a mile from Lake Hughes Rd

Maxwell Road Map

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