3N10 – John Bull (10.71 miles away)
Big Bear, California
Stellar Road aka Skull Rock
Scout Route
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A unique side attraction when visiting Johnson Valley is Skull Rock, which is located on a sandy wash at the end of Stellar Road. The road to get to this hand-painted boulder is an easy, hard-packed dirt road just south of the popular Cougar Buttes area. You first pass several private property parcels before entering the Johnson Valley Open OHV Area, where the road becomes a bit sandier as you continue straight towards the rocky hills. As is typical of routes within Johnson Valley, the trail splits in several directions as you come to the edge of a sand wash, up against the base of the hills. Head northeast to the start of the wash, and there you will find the skull, north-facing, hidden in the desert landscape.
Dispersed camping is allowed throughout Johnson Valley, and there are plenty of wide-open, level areas to fit any type of camp setup and any group size. Cougar Buttes is very close and a popular area for camping, with decent wind protection.
