Hill Ranch Road

With easy access from Highway 38, Hill Ranch Road zigzags through the quiet and beautiful dense forest of the San Bernardino Mountains.  Turnouts on the road emerge from the dense forest and provide wonderful views across a wide valley to the distant mountains and Snow Summit. Creeks cross the road in two places, providing ideal spots to stop for lunch and enjoy the peaceful gurgling water, as well as watch for deer. Connected to the road is Stetson Hollow 1N86B, which is a fantastic addition to the journey. The road emerges onto the paved Glass Road, providing access to many other trails to the north or an exit on Highway 38 to the south.

Dispersed camping sites can be found at turnouts off the road, mostly near the north and south ends of the road. These large cleared areas, in the deep shade provided by the surrounding tall pines and oaks, would have room for two vehicles and their tents. These sites have no fire rings as campfires are prohibited in the forest.

Upon entering the road,  Forest Service road markers indicate an “Easiest” difficulty level. The road is maintained, graded flat with a few protruding stones easily avoided, and is wide enough to allow passing vehicles. A two-wheel drive vehicle with some clearance and a beginning off-roader would enjoy this road.