Anywhere to wheel during lockdown?

[Maverick909]

I think the motive is to prevent the draw of people from 2-3 hours away coming through and possibly pumping gas/visiting a store in a small community where spread can happen. I did Anza Borrego+Sandstone Canyon mid-march the weekend before the closure was announced and it was incredible, but I see their point to an extent. We got gas with a fresh from the package disposable rubber glove near the entrance to the trail and that's the only stop we made out there. You may be careful but there may be 10 others who aren't as careful.

That being said, I really do want to go rip through the snow up in Holcomb valley in San Bernardino forest on Saturday but I'm concerned about the risk now that we're deeper into the pandemic. Holcomb Valley Road is still listed open. Anyone still wheeling or is the dream dead for a minute?

all San Bernardino mountains are closed to the public. no stopping on the roads, no parking in the big bear public parking is closed all hotels are closed as well as of 4-9-2020 notice was sent out too all residents. i would double check with the ranger station before heading up as you will more than likely be turned around. thus there is not a direct order for offroad use. here is the link to the news report https://www.sbsun.com/2020/04/09/sa...se-for-snow-play-due-to-coronavirus-concerns/

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[jessedacri]

all San Bernardino mountains are closed to the public. no stopping on the roads, no parking in the big bear public parking is closed all hotels are closed as well as of 4-9-2020 notice was sent out too all residents. i would double check with the ranger station before heading up as you will more than likely be turned around. thus there is not a direct order for offroad use. here is the link to the news report https://www.sbsun.com/2020/04/09/sa...se-for-snow-play-due-to-coronavirus-concerns/

Hmm - the route I took last time kept me pretty much completely away from big bear city and arrowhead village.

Pilot Rock from silverwood lake is still open which takes you from outside the SBNF to near-ish lake arrowhead:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=74148

Then I drove to the entrance to Holcomb valley road which is also still open if these forest service pages are to be believed:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=74161

That one takes you 25 miles all the way east past big bear lake and out on the east side of where lake Baldwin is. I ran out of light last time but my intention was to then hop on the trail right next to the end of holcomb that takes you out of the SBNF out towards Pioneertown.

Sounds like this route is still possible - I didn’t get gas or stop anywhere in the mountains or on any paved roads last time and this might just be the ticket for a day of easy wheeling. The worst part of it is the 9-10 miles of paved roads between the end of pilot rock and the beginning of Holcomb valley road. I’ll update if I end up going but right now it’s likely I won’t - a good route to have in the back pocket for when we’re really going crazy during this.

 

[KSwilly]

Brand new owner here! 2020 JLU Willys. Looking to get a little dirty this weekend on an easy and legal trail. Where was your first time out in the dirt? Think it’d be open?

 

[gm920]

Brand new owner here! 2020 JLU Willys. Looking to get a little dirty this weekend on an easy and legal trail. Where was your first time out in the dirt? Think it’d be open?

Heading out to Superstition OHV tomorrow just for a day trip. Less than 2 hours from my house. Lots of people going there and Glamis, the wash road is open. Gecko Rd and Osborne Overlook are closed. Most Forest Service or BLM trails are open.

 

[jessedacri]

Brand new owner here! 2020 JLU Willys. Looking to get a little dirty this weekend on an easy and legal trail. Where was your first time out in the dirt? Think it’d be open?

I’d recommend pilot rock or cleghorn OHV routes - both open. Happy wheeling!

 

[gm920]

Superstition OHV (BLM) Easter Sunday

 

[PegFundy]

I live near Giant Rock & we've gone out in Landers every day, done trails in Giant Rock area & surrounding hills/mountains many times & haven't seen any enforcement. No great challenges to be had out here (sans Johnson Valley) but plenty of fun trails.

 

[Ruby Mike]

We just received notification that Corral Canyon OHV area is closed until April 30. All developed areas in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area are also closed, this includes all campground, overlooks and other areas. Trails for hiking are, for now, open. Parking lots are closed. This is a crazy time.

 

[jessedacri]

We just received notification that Corral Canyon OHV area is closed until April 30. All developed areas in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area are also closed, this includes all campground, overlooks and other areas. Trails for hiking are, for now, open. Parking lots are closed. This is a crazy time.

Crazy is right - Angeles National Forest just released the same statement closing all trailheads until April 30. I'm gonna go hit Cleghorn and Pilot Rock tomorrow in the SBNF and probably again this weekend in case they shut down as well. Haven't been out of the house for nearly a month and need some forest isolation wheeling time.

 

[Ruby Mike]

Just to let everyone know, ocotillo wells OHV area is closed. Apparently our governor decided all state parks and recreation areas are closed for all vehicles. No word on when anything will open.

 

[gm920]

Just to let everyone know, ocotillo wells OHV area is closed. Apparently our governor decided all state parks and recreation areas are closed for all vehicles. No word on when anything will open.

Yes since April 3rd. And it's
"Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area"

UPDATE (April 3, 2020): In an effort to prevent visitation surges and prevent the spread of COVID-19, State Parks has taken the following temporary safety measures to date: closed some parks fully, meaning all vehicular access, trails and restrooms within these parks are closed; closed vehicular access at all parks, including for off-highway vehicles and recreational boats; closed all campgrounds, museums and visitor centers; and cancelled all events. Some parks with vehicular closures remain open for locals provided they practice safe, physical distancing of 6 feet or more and are visiting parks near their primary residences. This is not the time for a road trip to a destination park or beach. A list of closures is available at www.parks.ca.gov/FlattenTheCurve. The list is dynamic and is updated as needed.

 

[Bandana]

Was out in the Angeles Forest over the weekend and 4N18 was closed off of Upper Big Tujunga Road

 

[Ruby Mike]

In San Diego county all forest service roads, campgrounds, picnic areas, scenic lookouts and main trailheads are closed. This kinda reminds me of what happened in the late 90's when the majority of "secondary" roads were considered unnecessary and were gated. I honestly wonder if the April 30 date to open will actually happen or be extended for who knows how long. As far as the state parks go, IMO, don't hold your breath.

 

[bikenutty]

did 3N17 to white mountain yesterday coming from Hesperia, came out in big bear, Coxey road was busier than I've ever seen it, once on the trail, only saw 1 other vehicle in 2+ hours.

 

[jessedacri]

did 3N17 to white mountain yesterday coming from Hesperia, came out in big bear, Coxey road was busier than I've ever seen it, once on the trail, only saw 1 other vehicle in 2+ hours.

Is the snow all gone on 3N17 and all surrounding trails? Imagine it got pretty warm up there this past week.

You did White Mountain as well or exited near there?

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