Bear Valley Trailhead

Bear Valley Trailhead

FOREST FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in effect! 

Forest Order NO. 02-25-01

NO campfires or open flames allowed anywhere in the Corral Canyon OHV Area or OHV campgrounds.

Date(s): Jan 9, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Elevated Fire Restrictions:

• Use of a campfire, or charcoal fire not allowed.
• No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building or within a developed recreation site.
• No welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
• No discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun.

USFS approved Spark Arresters are required year round.

Green sticker riding season is year round.

Red sticker riding season is October 1 - April 30. (This also applies to OHVs that are registered out of state.)

Pets Allowed

Yes

Fees

Federal Recreational Lands Pass/Adventure Pass Required

Hike/Ride Time

Full day

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Best Seasons

Fall, Spring, Winter

Location

Off I-8 at Pine Valley Road

Ranger District

Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235

Bear Valley Trailhead is located off of the Pine Valley Rd. exit of I-8 and is one of the closest OHV opportunities in the Greater San Diego Area. Bear Valley Trailhead provides ample parking for larger vehicles with trailers. The trail leaving Bear Valley is an old road bed and provides a small loop in the end with a pretty vista. This trail was designed for beginners but provides a connection to the Corral Canyon OHV Area via Kernan Cycle Trail (Note Corral Canyon OHV area accesible only to vehicles LESS than 53 inches wide) which has a variety of difficulty trails to ride.

Available at this location are 2 portable toilets and 1 picnic table. There is no potable water. Passes can be purchased at the local ranger station or at stores in Pine Valley and Lake Morena

For a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide