Big Bear Forest Fest Trail Descriptions

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Devil's Hole

Description: Travel down to Devil's Hole and have lunch next to the refreshing water before heading back out. The trail is scenic and can be challenging in places for some. Time permitting (and traffic allows) you may travel back to camp via Dishpan Springs.

Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements: Minimum 31” tires & a locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.

Dishpan Springs

Description: Because the challenges on this trail vary based on your direction of travel, we will travel from East to West and then turn around and run from West to East. Dishpan Springs trail is probably the most difficult trail on the mountain when run from West to East. More rollovers have been witnessed on this trail than any other trail in the forest. The real test is about halfway through the trail at the obstacle officially known as Devil Slide or more often referred to as the waterfall, wall or ballbuster. Although open vehicles have been known to make it up this obstacle with a little effort, in the interest of time and safety no open vehicles will be allowed on this run.

Difficulty: Difficult

Requirements: Minimum 31” tires & a locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.

Gold Mountain/Burnt Flats/Little John Bull

Description: Some highway driving will be required. There will be an opportunity to air down at the trailhead. Although Gold Mountain Trail is rated "Most Difficult" by the Forest Service, it can be traversed by most stock 4 wheel drives. The views of the Big Bear valley are incredible! After the Gold Mountain Trail you'll explore the historic Holcomb Valley.

Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements: Stock high-clearance 4 wheel drives with low range. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks. Locker

Historical

Description: Trail Boss & crew will lead this scenic sport utility run through the back country of Big Bear. The highlight of this run will be a historical tour of Holcomb Valley's rich gold mining history.

Difficulty: Easy

Requirements: Stock 4 wheel drive with no lockers

Holcomb Creek

Description: Holcomb Creek trail offers a variety of terrain from scenic valleys and water crossings to moguled hill climbs and challenging rock gardens. Although a locker is not required, it is highly recommended. The rock gardens and moguled hill climbs can create embarrassing (and dangerous) moments for the drivers of the unlocked vehicles as they are left searching for traction when their tires leave the ground. There are only by-passes for a couple of the hills and no by-passes for the rocks.

Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements: Locker Required

Horsethief Flats/Gold Mountain

Description: Some highway driving will be required. There will be an opportunity to air down at the trailhead. Although Gold Mountain Trail is rated "Most Difficult" by the Forest Service, it can be traversed by most stock 4 wheel drives. The views of the Big Bear valley are incredible! After the Gold Mountain Trail you'll explore the historic Holcomb Valley.

Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements: Stock high-clearance 4 wheel drives with low range. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.

John Bull

Description: Highway driving required. There will be an opportunity to air down at the trail head. John Bull, often called the "Mini Rubicon" is one of the most challenging trails on the mountain. It definitely has some of the best rocks. The trail has been known to challenge even locked vehicles. No open (no traction device) vehicles allowed on this trail.

Difficulty: Difficult

Requirements: Minimum 31" tires and a locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.

Mottino Wash

The trailhead is located in the eastern reaches of the Big Bear Mountains and is a tributary leading out of the scenic Rattlesnake Canyon. The journey from Big Bear to Rattlesnake takes you down 2N02 through some stunning scenery.

Difficulty: Difficult

Minimum 33: tires and both axles locked. Low ground clearance vehicles are not suitable for this trail. The trial is known to tear tire sidewalls and test all of your driveline components so be prepared!

Onyx Summit

Description: The trail consists of several sluices, rutted hill climbs and great views of the high desert. Highway driving will be required. There will be an opportunity to air down at the trail head. Highway driving will also be required to get back to camp so keep this in mind when airing down. Because some time will be involved to get from camp to the trail head and the trail has several obstacles that would require some time to get open vehicles over, no open vehicles will be allowed on this trail.

Difficulty: Moderate

Requirements: Minimum 31" tires and at least one locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks

**FULL TANK OF GAS REQUIRED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE**


Pilot Rock - 2N17

Description: Highway driving will be required to and from the trail. There will be an opportunity to air down at the trail head. The 2N17X/Pilot Rock trail can be as challenging as you want to make it, especially when run from West to East as we will. Most of the hill climbs have more than one line with varying degrees of difficulty. The trail consists of steep rutted hill climbs, off camber sections and a few optional rock obstacles near Pilot Rock that will challenge even well set-up rigs. The trail starts at Silverwood Lake and runs along a ridge providing great views of Silverwood Lake and the high desert. There are several options for the trip back to camp ranging from pavement to "most difficult" trails. The trail crew will choose the most challenging return trip that time allows.

Difficulty: Difficult

Requirements: Minimum 31” tires & a locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.

**FULL TANK OF GAS REQUIRED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE**

White Mountain

Description: This trail is rated most difficult by the Forest Service. It was closed for several years due to fire damage. The trail has been re-furbished by local clubs like the Inland Empire 4 Wheelers and the Forest Service. You will experience lots of scenery and unique vistas of the San Bernardino Mountain range and the high desert.

Difficulty: Difficult

Requirements: Minimum 31” tires & a locker. Low ground clearance vehicles are likely to get scraped on the rocks.