Wouldn’t recommend 2wd unless you have significant weight over the wheels, serious tires and air down. Entered at Silverwood dam and exited at Miller OHV staging area. You will pass through a narrow shelf road before the next waypoint. Pilot Rock Day Trip. If you're running the easy route as mapped here, this short detour on the more difficult route is a must to get to Pilot Rock ( the actual rock ). The staging area is a quarter mile east of the user-created staging area on Forest Road 2N37 (Miller Canyon Rd. We did the Pilot Rock Truck Trail after coming off 2N17X where it meets 2N33. Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area (2N33) is located in Hesperia, California. This washed-out area can get rocky, muddy, and mildly strenuous. From the sounds of it we may loose access to the entire area above Silverwood Lake. (Includes CA trails information for ATV and motorcycle use) Home > California > Miller Canyon > Trail Map : Miller Canyon: Hesperia, CA Click icons to locate. Dispersed camping is available off Highway 173 near the east end of this trail, in Arrowhead. The Trailhead is about 75 yards east of this location. You definitely need to check this trail out. Very easy some technical off shoots if you want. You will need 4WD right now for some slippery areas. It was a pretty nice day with some wind. Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The trails are mostly wide but hard packed forest roads with occasional loose chunk rock and some elevation changes, making this a good choice for jeeps or dual sport motorcycles. Went up the gatekeeper with open diffs, no problem after picking the right line. Very fun right now. Would definitely do again! Important Note: Non-street legal vehicles must exit 2N33 onto 3W14 just prior to waste treatment plant before State Highway 173. Current trail map and GPS points for OHV riding and camping at Miller Canyon in California. I definitely want to try it during the day time too. You can find more information about Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area (2N33) at www.fs.usda.gov. This trail ends up close to Lake Arrowhead. Supplies are limited. The current OHV trailering site is approximately 2 acres in size between National Forest System (NFS) road 2N37 and the East fork of the West fork of the Mojave River (hereafter referred to as Mojave River), in Section 10 of Township 2 North, Range 4 West. It’s shorter than the other two we have done, but it has the most gorgeous views! Visitors can also access this system via the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area (50 inches or less), which is north of Lake Arrowhead, and via the state park parking lot (during park hours) at the west end of Pilot Rock OHV Road (2N33), which is on the north side of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. Passing by lots of people in Jeeps, a few of them laughing when seeing our little car up there and one guy giving us a salute with a “good luck making it down in that” lol. Fun time though and a locker helps tremendously! I would put it somewhere in the 4-5 rating range. Johnson Valley OHV Area. Back track to Waypoint 17, then 16 to get back on the main trail and continue east. From there you just hike down the road and start on the trail. Whatever your skill level is this is a great trail to cruise with some great views and cool places to pull off and relax. Pilot Rock Truck Trail is a long off-road mountain trail that runs from Silverwood Lake to Lake Arrowhead. I never felt uncomfortable with the trail and there was plenty of rocks, off camber and rain ruts to have fun with. Trail is well kept. Potential rocks and/or tree stumps less than 5" tall and/or vertical ledges less than 5" tall and/or near vertical ledges or waterfalls less than 6" inches. The trail is OHV rated "Blue" on the signage, which is "More Difficult" but its an easy trail with 1 section that we paused at to pick a line. It will be part of a future installment we have planned. Here are some more pictures to remind you of the view from Pilot Rock. The snow and mud were fun and hit some good puddles but nothing the Outback couldn’t handle! ** See the Nonresident Permit Vendor List (PDF) list for purchasing information. I can't wait to go back with some friends and try some of the alternate routes. We finished up with lunch on the lake. This is such a fun one! So many good views. The turnout here leads to a few other trails, but these are marked as restricted. Continue left ( the northern trail ) to stay on Pilot Rock. View Kathy's Recording. The east half of the trail we did the optional routes and had a great time. The main trail is easy for an high clearance 2WD, however many of the side trails require 4WD. Pilot Rock has a bench for you and your space. https://www.trailsoffroad.com/trails/784-3n34-willow-creek-jeep-trail Some of them provided a pretty good challenge, especially if you took the harder lines (see video). Cleghorn Ridge OHV Road: Highway 138 to I-15, Pacific Crest Trail: Silverwood Lake to Wagon Train Road. Showing results 1 - 90 of 141. As the original mapper stated there are many opportunities to go off the main trail. We headed east from there and did all of the optional offshoots. 2N34 / Tunnel Road / Sawmill Road is on the right / south. This is a good spot to stop for lunch or just take in the view. 2N17X connects to Pilot Rock again on the left / north. Forest Headquarters 602 S. Tippecanoe Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 (909) 382-2682 (Voice) (TDD/TTY dial (800) 735-2922) Barton Flats Visitor Center This part of the Cleveland National Forest offers over 50+ miles of ATV trails, two nice campgrounds and some great views.The trails have a unique feel to them, with sharp turns, fast brush tunnels, and some sections of solid rock.The rock formations are popular with 4x4 off road enthusiasts. The more trail reviews you give and questions you help answer, those points start climbing pretty fast. Here is another intersection with the more difficult, parallel route. Super excited to find this off roading place. The Miller Canyon/Pilot Rock area is a popular Off - Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding area … A right / south will take you on 2N36 which leads down the hill. We mapped a few trails to the south and ended up going west on Pilot Rock from Miller Canyon, I missed the by-pass on the rough section just west of the Rock and wasn't comfortable continuing without an experienced spotter so we turned around. Nothing my AWD with 2" lift couldn't handle. 3W14 is limited to bikes and quads only. Can be steep, but with good traction. Hiked up to Pilot Rock first then went back and drove the Jeep up (stock Rubicon). Surprisingly, I only crossed paths with 4 other trucks, a few OHV's and a couple quads. If you want to skip the path to Pilot rock, Continue to the left and skip to Waypoint 19. Great trail with some amazing views. Decent snow out there still. All problems aside, great day and we managed to drive down without ruining the car. This was our first time doing any type of wheeling and it was a blast! From I15 and Highway 138, take 138 northeast 8 miles. Turn left onto 173 and take for 2.4 miles and turn right just after the damn. Isabelle K. Turn right / west on the alternate route. Followed the trail map we found on this site. This is the second intersection with the more difficult, parallel route. Should be fine to do the harder section. Pismo Beach – Oceano Dunes. The OHMVR Division Off-Highway Adventure Guide has been updated. For individual use only, not to be shared. Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area (2N33) Nick Svengali A. Bryan; Carly A. Fees are $23 per 1 vehicle for the night, however fees increase and a 3 night minimum is enforced on holiday weekends. Open as of 10/08/2020. 16 attendees; Photos (13) See all. The fire road is very easy going except for one section ( See Photo 5 ) towards the end of the trail. The Miller Canyon/Pilot Rock area is a popular Off -Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding area. Starting Point: We take the family out for a day of 4wheelin on Pilot Rock Road in the San Bernardino Mountains. Olancha Dunes. I'm at a 3" lift, 33's" amd rear locker. The Pilot Rock Truck Trail starts at the east side of Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains in the San Bernardino National Forest. Thanks for the replies. For a list of OHV opportunities, please reference the new Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure guide [PDF 3.5 MB]. Meeting time is still 8am, at the staging are if that works for everyone? Ran this trail west to east. Nice views and on a Wednesday it’s relatively empty. It’s an easy trail even with little experience. Message. It was a little sketchy here and there but just went slow and took the easiest route the whole time- made it without any issues. No off shoots taken during this ride, kept it nice and mellow. We came across a rattlesnake sunning in the road at the beginning of the trail. This long mountain trail serves up one amazing view after another starting with Waypoint 6 which overlooks Silverwood Lake from a steep ledge. A few sections are narrow with long drops on one or both sides and don’t leave much room for error. I took the wife, kid and dog up the fireroad. Towards the end of the trail (Arrowhead side) there were some good size puddles to splash in! It’s a fun nice small trail great when you want to be home early. Please do not throw trash out tour car. Definitely going to visit again. Members (90) See all. Explore. Ran as mapped from West to East and continuing down Tunnel Two then finished up through the Miller Canyon OHV trail. Joseph R. Joseph R. and 1 other. The Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area is a great place to air down and check out the view from the Cedar Spring Dam. Continue to the right to stay on Pilot Rock. I don’t plan on reviewing it, but another contribitor might. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Start at the Silverwood Dam and park at the Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area. Camping is permitted at Corral Canyon and Bobcat Meadows, each providing 20 sites that can … Last hill definitely intimidating but nothing difficult after getting off the rig and walking the line. We found that it was easy to see the main trail and keep from inadvertently going on one of these alternate routes. All California Forest trails are temporarily closed due to fire or risk of fire. Nice trail by itself but thinking of combining this with Cleghorn for a full day next time. Off-Highway Vehicle Adventure Guide. william g. Mark K. Marcelo R. Antonio. There are several routes to take that range from easy to difficult. Need 4wd right now (Dec 31, 2020) due to recent snow. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Organizers. The ride thru Millers Canyon is a scenic tree lined trail with water crossings all the way towards grass valley. If you need some more action, go right ( the southern trail ), up the harder router. Pilot Rock ends here at Highway 173. Lots of good off shoots to try and had to put the CRV in the water at the end. Even pick some up . The rock that is big enough, high enough and noticeable enough to claim the name of this entire trail. Hi Joseph! Our vehicle was a lifted Jeep 4 door and in 2wd the entire trail and it was a breeze. Basically where Pilot Rock begins (after the staging area) it splits off 2 ways...go left to take the harder portion (2N17x) or stay right to take the regular Pilot Rock trail. This is where the dirt ends / pavement begins. The trail is somewhat similar to Cleghorn with the main dirt road which is easy, with the more difficult offshoots that can be bypassed if too difficult. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. OREGON OHV PROGRAM. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Exiting 2N63 turn left on 138 and go to the east entrance to Cleghorn ridge (NFS 2N47) and run it east to west with as many or as little side routes as you like. A little mud and snow, but nothing difficult. Great trail to take for my first time off-roading. Did the more difficult leg of this trail (2N17x) back in March, definitely has some challenging rutted out hill climbs. Possibly the most scenic trail in San Bernardino county, Pilot Rock Truck Trail runs between Silver-wood Lake and the small mountain community of Lake Arrowhead. Ruts and shelves and V notched sections are plentiful along the ridge. The high end rating comes from the optional alternate routes. Offroad Staging area/Fishing A great place to unload motorcycle or other ohv's and head up pilot rock truck trail into the San Bernardino Mountains. Continue straight, across Grass Valley Creek. I wouldn’t advise taking a car up there, but it was by mistake. Got close for only having stock Cherokee Trailhawk. Had a blast! Eventually 2N17x meets up with the regular trail about halfway through. When they are gone they are gone https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/cleghorn-ridge-trail Continue straight. JL Rubicon stock, JK Rubicon stock, JL Sahara sport and a Rodeo made it through fine tho the Rodeo had to air down . ), east of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area off Highway 138. The Pilot Rock Trailhead is on the south side of the road and marked as Forest Road 2N33. If you still want more, turn left and head north for 1.2 miles to connect to. Nestled within a shady, pine-oak forest, the new staging area provides direct access to 21 miles of OHV green sticker routes along 2N37, 2N36, 2N33, 2N17X and 2N34, as well as OHV Trail 3W14, which is for vehicles 50 inches … Pilot Rock Conservation Camp #15 is given as the area the fire started and that would put it at Miller Canyon Rd 2N37/Miller Canyon OHV. For those of you that haven't been before the main road is doable in 2wd, but the off shoots vary in difficulty. Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area (2N33) is working in Sports and recreation, Museums activities. I took my wife and our Akita from Silverwood Lake to Arrowhead in my 2020 Subaru Outback Premium (totally stock with stock tires). We entered from the west or the Silverwood Lake end of the trail and you quickly come to overlooks with beautiful majestic views of the lake. Q: Are they open during weekdays and are they still open due to the fires that recently happened? It is easily passable just take it slow and use a spotter if needed and you'll be fine. We ran this trail West - East starting at the Dam as our staging area to air down. You can contact the company at (909) 382-2790. To place an order by mail, download a copy of the OHV Permit Order Form. Didn’t feel comfortable about a section just past Pilot Rock so turned around. Awesome trails, beautiful views. Also, if you've previously ran the trail, what would you rate it? There are two staging areas: Pilot Rock Staging Area on the north side of the lake by the dam off the 173. can't beat the desert views. Some of these are not marked with signage, and some marked as "Open" and some have ratings of black diamond or "More Difficult". The fire trail is as easy as it gets. Internet Specials and Wholesale Corral View our Internet Specials and save some money on new, discontinued and/or overstock items. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. Meant for beginners and Moderate drivers. We started off the 173 at The Pilot Rock OHV staging area and drove to the 2N36 intersection. I can’t wait to come back to this trail again. This campground includes toilets and showers. Q: Do you guys have plans on reviewing 2N17X? Pilot Rock OHV Trail is a 12.6 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Cedarpines Park, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Look out for bikers and quads guys and drive safe. No jeeps or 4x4 vehicles. From there we went right onto Pilot Rock Ridge Rd which brought us down to the 138. Continue left ( the northern trail ) to stay on Pilot Rock. Still a lot of snow on the trail. [10/24/13] State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs) Bureau of Land Management OHV Areas; US Forest Service OHV Areas; Local Agency OHV Areas Show more photos. Get the App. Northshore Workcenter & Ohv Host Post Reconstruction & Development Project. When you get to Hwy 138 turn right and go a little more than a mile turning right onto Burnt Mill Road (NFS 2N63 - it’s an easy route). Pilot Rock park benches provide a comfortable place to sit in a wide selection of styles and materials. Group sites are as high as $300 per night. Most of them are for atv’s. The trail is primarily used for nature trips and ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Was able to do some of the off shoots in my 20 Tacoma (TRD Off-road package). North Shore Campground has potable water and flush toilets. Weather was perfect today, 60s/70s and a clear sky. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. I did 2n17 a few weeks ago in my Cherokee (XJ) The gatekeeper is more intimidating than anything, but if you have a rear locker it's not hard. It’s any easy trail with the opportunity to take more technical lines if desired. I was solo, so I opted to throw a bit of caution seeing the 1-2' depths on the North facing slopes and on the trail in the shade. Ran this west to east (followed TrailsOffroad GPX). There is a serious cliff and an amazing view of the lake here. Here is another intersection with the more difficult, parallel route. It’s not really a hard trail, but it’s steep, rutted and can put you off camber. If Pilot Rock is not long enough for you, combine it with any or all of. We staged off the 138 Highway above Silverwood Lake at the Pilot Rock Conservatory we rode our CRF450's up to Devils Hole via Millers Canyon. Pilot Rock is an awesome fireroad trail. Went last week with a few friends the trail is still open. Area Status: Open. Ended up doing 2N17X about 3 weeks ago and I agree with both of your takes. 2 wheel drive pickup would be fine IMO. A watering system sits on the east of the side trail here. So much trash everywhere. Great views. You are viewing this trail in All-Access Mode. Here is another intersection with the more difficult, parallel route. The Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area will be about 1 mile ahead. Continue left ( the northern trail ) to stay on Pilot Rock. I definitely recommend. I may try it point to point with friends by dropping on car at the other end next time. This road has beautiful views. Was a very nice trail and lots of great views of Silver Wood Lake. Pilot Rock Day Trip. There’s a nice waterfall about 1/2 way for a lunch break. Nice & scenic trail! BTW: Nice all day adventure starts with this route. There's a good amount of water holes to drive through and the staging area is right before the trail. 2N17X intersects with Pilot Rock again at Waypoint 13. The main trail is a simple dirt road. Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33. Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area: Atv Trails - See 94 traveler reviews, 88 candid photos, and great deals for Hesperia, CA, at Tripadvisor. Please. Easy to Difficult depending on which route you want to go. The Miller Canyon OHV Staging Area is located just east of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area on Forest Road 2N37 off Highway 138. https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r5/alert-notices#orders. Cajon Junction, California. Thanks. The Trailhead is about 75 yards east of this location. Having a small lift and off road tires will help your situation, having at least one locker will make your life way easier and less challenging. Miller Canyon Staging Area Various Trails Miller Canyon OHV Road 2N37; Miller Canyon OHV Staging Area; Pilot Fuelbreak OHV Route 2N17X; Pilot Rock OHV Road 2N33; Pilot Rock Ridge OHV Road 2N36; Pinnacles OHV Staging Area; Plantation OHV Road 2N29Y; Rouse Ranch OHV Road 2N25; Skyline OHV Road 2N27Y; Willow Bypass OHV Road 3N34X; Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area Options to choose easy to moderate off shoots. Continue straight to stay on Pilot Rock. Q: How long does it take to run the trail from lake Arrowhead to Silverwood? Instead we are doing Pilot Rock Trail. Kennedy Meadows. For the most part, the main trail is a wide dirt road, but there is a narrow section of shelf road between Waypoints 18 and 19. About 6 miles in, the snow was nicely tracked from vehicles that wore a good path. The North Shore Campground is on the east side of Lake Arrowhead, but this campground is only open from late April through early October. Good tire placement likely. With most of the steep inclines, you will come up to a blind turn so you can either: walk it up first before u drive it, drive it up and make an educated turn based on how much u can see OR look at a map of the trail in reference to where u are and see which way to trail continues. Overall the Trail is pretty engaging with ups and downs from start to finish. Nonresident Use Permits go on sale in October and are valid for the following year. Pilot Rock OHV Trail is a 12.6 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Cedarpines Park, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area (2N33) This 12.6-mile trail near Cedarpines Park is accessible year-round. current OHV trailering site is approximately 2 acres in size between National Forest System (NFS) road 2N37 and the East fork of the West fork of the Mojave River (River), in Section 10 of Township 2 North, Range 4 West. From Pilot Rock ( the actual rock ) at Waypoint 18, you will look out to see a panoramic view of the distant desert fading into the forest covered mountains. I sadly only have a Tacoma 2WD I can’t wait to get a 4x4 to drive harder trail options. We went up the trail yesterday and had a lot of fun hitting some offshoots and looking at the views. Everything was accurate and went very well. Will definitely try this trail again. * OHV Vehicle Day Use Annual Passes may be purchased online at the California State Parks Store. My girlfriend drove this trail & for being a beginner she had a blast. This is an easy dirt road, though there are multiple opportunities to jump on the harder, alternate route that parallels the trail and intersects the main Pilot Rock Truck Trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Very cool road! Dirt and/or rocky road. There is a vault toilet and a couple of picnic tables at the staging area along with ample parking and informational signs.

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