3N10 – John Bull

5/5 (46 reviews)
One of the must do off-road trail in Southern California and maybe even the United States. 3N10 - John Bull is a legend in the off-road community and there is no question why this epic offroad trail is on the Jeep Badge Of Honor App. Often used as the proving grounds when planning for legendary tr... Read More
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Highlights of 3N10 – John Bull

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Highest Elevation
8137 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
3N10
Nearest Town
Big Bear City
Nearest Services
Big Bear City
Management Agency
San Bernardino National Forest
District
Mountaintop Ranger District

Overview

One of the must do off-road trail in Southern California and maybe even the United States. 3N10 - John Bull is a legend in the off-road community and there is no question why this epic offroad trail is on the Jeep Badge Of Honor App. Often used as the proving grounds when planning for legendary trips the Rubicon or the Dusy-Ershim, this trail will test a vehicle to their breaking point and further. If you are thinking about attempting to conquer this extreme 4x4 trail, you can expect large boulders over 36 inches round, loose rocks that love to do body damage, and big trees that seem to jump out of nowhere and kiss your vehicle and leave a body damage mark that you will get to tell stories about for a long time. But be warned though, this trail will put the driver to the test just as much as the machine. So if you are in Southern California and looking for an amazing yet challenging trail, look no further then this difficult trail, 3N10 - John Bull Trail in Big Bear's Holcomb Valley settling within the San Bernardino's National Forest in Southern California.

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
46 Community Reviews
1 Video
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