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.

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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

MJ Gale

Jul 11, 2026

2024 Ford Bronco

Open

NormalDusty

Easy trail but be sure to turn around and go back once you reach the end of the charted Orosco trail. The gate blocking Guejito Truck Trail has been removed at some point in the last year so nothing is stopping you from spilling onto a heavily water eroded, umaintained trail. That trail is closed on one end by Hwy 78 due to boulders falling over the trail so it isn’t maintained for vehicle traffic.

Oside Kayak Guy

Jun 20, 2026

Open

NormalDustyRough/Deteriorated

Took the Prius out on Saturday (2wd), lots of people walking the trail, but we didn’t come across any other vehicles. Bottomed out several times along the trail, especially on some of the rocky features. Unfortunately, the trail didn’t go all the way through as there was a closed gate at the end.

Taylor W

May 03, 2026

2025 Ford Bronco

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Nate t

Apr 11, 2026

2004 Lexus Gx470

Temporarily Closed

Closed Gate

Ed B

Apr 09, 2026

2022 Toyota Tacoma

Temporarily Closed

Closed Gate

TheTruckCamper 1

Apr 05, 2026

2026 Toyota Tacoma

Open

Normal

Trail is open but further down near Guaijito trail, the gate is closed. So at that loint you turn around. Nice trail. Easy. Good with family.

Mike Schaefer

Mar 19, 2026

Open

DustyWashboard

Nice morning ride, heat started coming up. The trail was in good shape, some rutts and possible pinstriping.

Joel Addikted RC

Mar 08, 2026

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Open

Great sunset and chill vibe all the way up and back.

Bryan Allbaugh

Mar 01, 2026

Open

Washboard

Open and 100% dried out after the rain. Big rain ruts so be careful if you’re on a bike.

Sean Getty

Feb 26, 2026

2018 Toyota Tacoma

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Open but a bit rough, small but annoying ruts from the rain. Had a blast though, didn’t see anyone else.

andy aguilar

Feb 14, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Weather Event

Closed due to rain

Frank Van Brussel

Jan 28, 2026

2023 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Normal

Didn’t see another car on a weds. Rutted but not too bad.

Brad Peyton

Jan 24, 2026

2012 Jeep Wrangler JK

Open

Normal

Nice, easy trail. A little bit rutted from recent rains but nothing even a slightly lifted vehicle couldn’t manage. We did the whole route in 2WD.

burly

Jan 22, 2026

Open

Normal

Steve Skinner

Jan 03, 2026

2024 Ford Bronco

Temporarily Closed

Weather Event

Trail temporarily closed due to wet weather. Road also apparently has damage after recent storms.