Tule Divide

Total Miles
14.0

Elevation

1,276.27 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Trail Overview

The Tule Divide is an easy, pretty drive through the Sierra Pelona Range. The trail mostly follows Burns Canyon Road and other forest routes, which can be linked to other local trails for more off-road enjoyment and sightseeing. On a clear day, you can see the Tehachapi Pass Wind Farm to the north, Santa Clarita to the south and the Bouquet Reservoir to the east. Access either end of the trail from San Francisquito Road. If attempting this trail in the winter or late rainy seasons, bring tire chains, as the asphalt on San Francisquito Canyon is subject to icing. High-clearance 2WD and 4WD vehicles recommended.

Photos of Tule Divide

Tule Divide
Tule Divide

Difficulty

The road is well maintained, but be advised of small ledges and ruts during the rainy season.

History

As you approach the southern end of the trail, the Bouquet Reservoir is visible, along with piping for the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which provides a substantial amount of water to the large population in the Los Angeles area. The dam was completed in 1934.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Ian Borella
Jul 22, 2024
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
I've done this trail several times over the years but the latest rainfalls have severely deteriorated it. The initial decent into the wash basin is normal for the most part but the entrance to the river is much steeper. The exist from the river to the actual trail is nothing short of WICKED! Its a 35-40 Degree climb, off camber at 25-30 deg. with 12-18" boulders. Once you have that done, you ascend to a heavily off-cambered trail with a 24" ledge. Low Range, 10" of ground clearance, and a rear locker is probably a must. My Grand Cherokee Trailhawk with 32" BFG and 11" of clearance did it but it was unnerving.
Crystal Renfroe
May 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Not to bad until end of trail with water crossings and an off camber drop into creek bed. Highly recommend having a spotter for the last water crossing.
Mike Champs
May 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Muddy/Wet
Trail was not bad. Pretty much flat with minor to moderate rutts. some rocky areas. I drove this trail in my lifted GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 truck and it has no problems. 2 minor concerns (for me anyway because of my overall length) was a large ditch where in ground drainage pipe crossed the trail (as pictured in 1st photo). Trail was washed out from above the pipes to it made for a large gap to traverse, but certainly not impossible. Another pretty technical area was towards the end of the trail for me. It was about .2 miles in from San Francisco (south trailhead). The trail was pretty washed out and the creek was flowing through. Pretty sudden rough terrain to get through, was on 3 wheels for a bit, but made it through with a spotter. Forgot to take a photo of it, but thought I'd mention it.
David P
Apr 27, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated

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