Mescal Canyon Road

Total Miles
3.0

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail can be approached from South to North or North to South. North to South will be more challenging because it is going up hill. Mainly dirt and small rocks make up the trail. The main road is wide enough for a vehicle to move aside and let others pass if needed. It is a two way trail, so watch for oncoming traffic. There is also potential for several small creek crossings, so rocks on the hill can get slippery. In spring and summer, the trail can be done in 2WD with decent ground clearance. Cell service is good for the most part and the town of Wrightwood is near the South end of the trail.

Photos of Mescal Canyon Road

Want to see more?

Difficulty

The trail was mainly flat with sections of small rocks and a small creek crossing. Can be done in 2WD.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Not that much snow yet on the trail. When this trail has snow it is fairly smooth. Rocks are a tad bit more exposed due to recent rains so it’s a bit bumpy near the creek crossings. Also there is a dog/wolf on the trail. Seems to always be around the 1st and second water crossings. Seems to want to guide you somewhere but then won’t go far from the water crossings. Looks like it needs some food so maybe bring some if you decide to take this trail. I have seen it twice now on two occasions. Please drive slow in these areas as not to hit the dog. Saw some UTVs that said hi! Great day overall on the trail!

Fully open no snow creek low amount of water as usual. Saw a dog on the trail. Just be sure to air down and you should be fine.

lots of fallen rocks. Did some trail clearing, would not recommend a 2wd unless you are well experience to navigate one here

Started south to north, trail was bumpy and no water at the creeks. Definitely recommend starting from south to north if you’re 2wd.