Horse Riding and Camping
The Cleveland has many options for the recreational equestrian user. For a more in depth list of equestrian friendly trails, please see our Recreation Trail Guide and look for the horse icon next to the trail names.
Horseback Riding
Horse riding on a trail on the Cleveland National Forest can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. There are more trails listed on our National Forest Visitor Map which you can purchase from the National Forest Store.
Horse Camping
Explore equestrian facilities at Boulder Oaks Campground and Dripping Springs Campground.
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Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead
Site Open
Distance1.8 - 2.3 miles (one way) depending on trail connectionPets AllowedYesFeesNational Recreation Pass or Adventure Pass RequiredHike/Ride TimeFull dayDifficultyEasy to Strenuous - dependent on…
Bear Canyon Trail Loop
Access to the Bear Canyon Trail will be limited due to Caltrans closures every other weekend. Please click the link for more…
Bluewater Trail
Best times of year for this trail are spring, fall and winter. The Bluewater Trail is a tie trail between the Verdugo and San Mateo Canyon Trails. This trail is most adaptable to a two-day…
Boulder Oaks Campground
Site Open
Boulder Oaks is the only equestrian site on the Descanso district, offering 17 horse stables, 24 camp sites, and local access to the Pacific Crest Trail
Clark Trail (5W06/5W13)
The west Clark Trail climbs 1,300 feet to Indian Potrero in 1.25 miles. Check with Ranger station.
Corral Canyon OHV Area
Site Open
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…
Cutca Trail
In the Agua Tibia Wilderness; best time of year Spring to Fall. The first .5 mile is downhill through switchbacks. The trail then climbs back out of the small valley following the bottom of a small…
Dripping Springs Campground
Site Open
TrailsOver 30 miles of local trails using Wildhorse and Dripping Springs trails, with Palomar-Magee and Cutca trail connections. See "Nearby Trails" section below for more…
Dripping Springs Trail
Elevation Change2975Distance13.2 miles when using connecting trailsPets AllowedYesFeesAdventure Pass Fee RequiredHike/Ride TimeFull dayDifficultyModerate - DifficultBest SeasonsFall,…
Espinosa Trail
A portion of the trail is located in the Pine Creek Wilderness. The eastern end of the trail is non-wilderness and goes through chaparral. Best time to visit is Winter and Spring. The western end of…