Smarts Ranch 3N03

Total Miles
7.4

Elevation

2,069.59 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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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

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
Courtney Chambers
Mar 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
This trail was rated EASY which should suffice for a Subaru Outback. IT WAS NOT EASY! We came off of 2N02 which was rated moderate and 3N03 is way more difficult with sections of full rock climbs. I would say only thr last 2-3 miles before HWY 18 is the only easy spot.
Patrick Kraut
Nov 04, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

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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