Smarts Ranch 3N03

Total Miles
7.4

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Smarts Ranch 3N03
5

Trail Overview

This is a less often traveled trail close to Burns Canyon and 18. Although there are not any vistas, there are a few points to stop and enjoy the solitude. The section closest to Burns Canyon contains some jagged rocky sections on a grade that might intimidate a novice driver, but a little confidence and route planning makes easy work of it.

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Smarts Ranch 3N03
Smarts Ranch 3N03

Difficulty

Mostly dirt and rock road with a few sharp jagged rocky sections.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Ashton Fera
May 16, 2025
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
The rocks on the trail are extremely exposed compared to past seasons. Some big rock ledges you need to go over. I would rate the trail a 4.
Max Mabile
Dec 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
The part of this trail furthest from the road needs high clearance. The remainder of the trail is very mellow. If you are coming from the road you will be fine until you hit the grade. If you are taking this back to the road from the eye of god trail beware that you will be met with some rock crawling when going down the grade.
Captain Enoch
Jun 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Raunacq Raaj
Jun 11, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Great trail. The entry to cactus flats is deteriorated. Only recommended for high clearance. Sandy section are great. Pass needed

Access Description

Turn right off 18 above Big Bear Lake or take it on your way across Burns Canyon for a change of pace.

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