Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02

Total Miles
5.6

Elevation

621.93 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

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Trail Overview

This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over some good hills in Pamo Valley. Parts of the trail are very scenic and beautiful.

Photos of Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02

Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02

Difficulty

Starting from Pamo Rd, the first mile is pretty rutted out with several dry ruts across the trail. This trail could become very difficult during or after rain. Traction is not a problem when dry. All of the up and down hills are mild. Most sections of the trail are a narrow 2-track.About 3 miles from the trailhead, you will be making a sharp turn to the right, almost a U-turn. The trail will continue to the left. But, if you want to stay on Orosco Ridge, take the trail to the hard right. Picture of the turn included below.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Abigail Felix
Jul 13, 2024
2019 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Zachary Bakker
Jul 07, 2024
2019 Toyota RAV4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail is significantly more deteriorated. Still passable for high clearance 2WD and 4x4, etc. lots of deep ruts, and some deep holes. Still a great time
Byron Olson
Jun 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
The last two years of rains have made the main part of the Orosco Ridge Trail the roughest I’ve ever seen it with deep ruts and a few 18” to 24” washouts. The Guejito Truck Trail side route is no longer a Blue, I would rate it Black and the main Orosco Ridge Trail is now borderline Blue. The Orosco Ridge Trail is a great backcountry run for local San Diego adventure seekers looking for a close by escape. Orosco Ridge forms the Western rim of the Pamo Valley an area that never disappoints with beautiful grazing land, seasonal streams, ranches with cows and horses, and abundant wildlife from Mule Deer to wild Turkey!
Sean Ferguson
Jun 16, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty

Access Description

From the 78, turn on West Haverford Road. The road will turn left and change the name to Pamo Road. The trailhead is about 2.5 miles from that left turn. The trailhead will be on the left marked with signs.

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