Bear Valley Trailhead

Bear Valley Trailhead

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

National Recreation Pass or 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 roadbed 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 accessible 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 (3348 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 91901) 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