5S21 - May Valley Road

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5S21 - May Valley Road is another beautiful off-road trail in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California. It currently is a short (1.7 mile) out and back trail due to the 2013 Mountain Fire. When the closure is lifted it is a 5-6 mile trail, continuing southeast to Hwy 74. It is an easy... Read More
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Highlights of 5S21 - May Valley Road

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Highest Elevation
5809 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
5S21 May Valley
Nearest Town
Idyllwild
Nearest Services
Idyllwild
Management Agency
San Bernardino National Forest
District
San Jacinto Ranger District

Overview

5S21 - May Valley Road is another beautiful off-road trail in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California. It currently is a short (1.7 mile) out and back trail due to the 2013 Mountain Fire. When the closure is lifted it is a 5-6 mile trail, continuing southeast to Hwy 74. It is an easy drive with many spots to pull over for a lunch stop or photography. You will travel through pine, oak, cedar, manzanita and sage. Watch for deer, bear, rattlesnakes and other critters that make this area their home.

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