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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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

Ezio

Dec 22, 2025

Open

Open running east to west, no access (locked gate) at 8N04 / old ridge route.

Ezio

Nov 23, 2025

Open

Closed as of Sunday November 23 2025 in the morning, likely due to heavy rain last week

Nao H

Oct 26, 2025

Open

Matt M

Jul 04, 2025

Open

Very easy trail. Probably doable with any AWD with modest clearance

Steve Meier

Jun 12, 2025

Open

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

Open

Trail is open on the North Side nera Burnt Peak

Louis Oberlander

Apr 19, 2025

Open

K G

Apr 19, 2025

Open

Locked gate approx. 3/4 of a mile from Lake Hughes Rd

Carlos Rodriguez

Apr 13, 2025

Open

Dale Lauterback

Mar 30, 2025

Open

Eileen Santos

Jan 26, 2025

Open

Gabe Pelayo

Dec 28, 2024

Open

jennifer SHEPPARD

Dec 21, 2024

Open

Super easy in a Bronco. Seems like maybe it was recently graded. Beautiful views. No obstacles- all very doable in a much less capable suv.

Kyle Miller

Jul 27, 2024

Open

Entrance off Lake Hughes Road open and can loop around to Pine Canyon Road. Road closed just West of Bear Campground due to fallen tree. Unable to access Old Ridge Route.

Mikro Kosmos.

Oct 01, 2023

Open