2N47 - Cleghorn Ridge

Did this trail again today, running just the main fire road this time as I had my family with me and didn't want to scare them too bad. Parts of the road are definitely pretty rutted maybe more of a hard 2/10 or even an easier 3/10. You could probably still run the whole fire road in 2WD though if you have enough suspension flex. The western side is still closed, so we ran it west to east, coming in from the staging area on the north side. Took us around 1 hr 45 minutes to run the whole thing, including a couple short stops along the way.

Ran this trail east to west, cutting out north at the closure towards the western end. Went on a Friday and only saw one other vehicle out there the entire time. My friend drove a newer 4 door Wrangler with a 4-5" lift on 37s, with front and rear lockers (which he said he didn't end up using). I drove our 2006 Toyota Sequoia (4WD, 2" lift, 33s, open diffs with ATRAC). We did most of the offshoots, but skipped a couple of the harder ones like Cleghammer 2 and the Chute. My friend would have been able to make it I'm sure, but he didn't want to risk it, and the rock sliders I ordered aren't ready yet so I definitely didn't want to risk body damage. Next time we'll try some of the harder obstacles, and might also try running it west to east. There were a bunch of hill descents we did that looked like they'd be fun to climb instead. Note, just like other reviewers have said, the parts of the main fire road are heavily rutted in many places due to the rain last winter. Based on similar trails I've done elsewhere, I'd rate it 3/10.

I would like to clarify that the west side (via 15 cajon pass) is still officially closed per forest order. My apologies for any spamming.

I went and scouted the trail today, Cleghorn is so fun after the winter storms! Some popular obstacles are a lot easier, but lots of water washed out a lot of the V-Notch obstacles! I entered from the east at lake silverswood and followed through to west side. thankfully it was open today, and I spoke to a firefighter at the west side gate who assured me it was okay that I followed through! The washout just after the popular electrical tower obstacle has gotten worse since February, I’ve added a photo for reference. I’m not sure how long this Cherokee has been off the side of the washout, but please be careful the dirt is very soft in this area!

Front County Ranger District Closures until December 31st, 20203 include “Forest Road 2N47 from the 15 freeway East to the intersection with Forest Road 3N22”. You must enter and exit this trail from the east side.

Went over today and the ranger’s had it completely closed at the entrance off the 15 fwy. FYI.

There is a massive washout on the west side of the trail. You can enter and exit by the trails that are of the east side. See the below photo back in Feb; its much worse now

Trails are officially open https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf

The forest service has deemed the San Bernardino Forest unsafe for public off-roaders to use until June 30th. For more information on this: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf If you disagree with the complete forest closure, please call (909) 382-2682 and ask to speak to the head ranger. You can also contact the head office in Washington,DC, and voice your concern there. (202) 912-7055 Another person you could contact your senator and express your feeling - (949) 598-5850 (Alex Padilla) or (202) 224-3121 (DC switch board) If you are unhappy with this at all, please make sure you sign up for the local off-road collations (Cal4wheel, and Corva). Feel free to reach out to them and ask what you can do. Cal4Wheel - (916) 381-8300 CORVA - 916-710-1950

There is a washout just past the powerlines. So you have to enter from the north and exit from the north. I believe you can use 3N22 to make a loop but not confirmed.

I've been waiting for the right day to come along to finally run this trail. It always seemed to be a little less interesting than other options for a day on the trail. That said, Cleghorn was mostly what I expected, if not a little more exciting due to current conditions. We ran the trail from I15 to Highway 138 the day after heavy rain. Most of the optional offshoots were pretty entertaining but nothing too tough; until, of course, we made it to The Chute. Had we known what it was like in the mud, we definitely wouldn't have attempted! Both Jeeps (YJ no lift and 31-inch MTs, TJ 4-inch lift with 35-inch MTs) were unable to keep our bodies from riding along the muddy hillside. The TJ even suffered a puncture in its fiberglass top from a protruding tree root. We'll have to come back again when The Chute is less of a slip-n-slide and try our luck again.

Still my favorite trail. Ran west to east and took all but one obstacle (the one with the skull "do not return" sign) and I wish I had taken it in hindsight. Ran with a small group of people and had a blast. The punch bowl had about two feet of water from the recent rains and mud and water on some of the off shoots made for extra fun. Great for anyone looking to test their skills or just have fun.

Super fun trail, nice views and takes only few hours to complete. The first half of the trail ( going toward the lake ) can be as hard or as easy as you like since you can choose to stay on the fire road or take the hard lines. 2nd half of the trail ( descending down to the lake ) gets more and more interesting and will put you in some sever off camber situations ( as you can see in my picture ). The clay wall is right next to you so you can’t really roll over but it could be intimidating. Smart tire placement and / or a good spotter will make this trail safe while keeping up the fun factor and the adrenalin gushing … Somewhat busy on weekends and due to its technical nature I wouldn’t recommend it if there’s snow on the ground. Flexy suspensions and good articulation will make your life easier on this trail. Take it easy on the throttle and choose your lines wisely if you don’t want to joint the long list of people who flipped their rigs on the Cleghorn trail ! See the video I’m attaching to this review.

This is a great trail. We ended up skipping about 1/3 the off-shoots, since we've no rock sliders on our vehicle yet, but the choose-your-own-adventure format of this trail is pretty interesting. You won't be able to turn around on pretty much any of the off-shoots though, with the exception of the chute (you can turn around just before going down) so make sure you keep an eye on your track and take the turns you want.

Went up here for my first time yesterday, on the 4th of July. I had avoided this place because of the crowds and I figured it was all rutted up from side by sides and Toyotas... it was super rutted up, especially the obstacles, but it was damn near empty out there. Perhaps everyone was home BBQing or something, but it was a ghost town up there and made it a lot more fun than what I was expecting. Close to home, and we had fun.

We ran Cleghorn today! Incredible beautiful trail. We found a tipped over Jeep stuck in the Chute on Waypoint 13. This must have happened today.

Cleghorn is a fun easy trail with plenty of optional off shoot trails. Take your time and know what you are getting into before heading down an off shoot. Take a walk and see what lays ahead. The flow of traffic tends to move from South to North from the 15 fwy up to Silverwood. You can also enter from the 138 and head towards Silverwood Lake. A lot of family fun.

Ran the route from West to East. Stock TRD off-road 5th gen 4Runner (with AT's and skids/sliders) did well on most of the west end off shoots; accidentally took the offshoot towards the Cleghammer II and had to turn around. I would not recommend the Cleghammer II if you do not at least have a lift and bigger tires and preferably body protection as well. Really fun and scenic trail though, went on a Saturday and there was a decent amount of people out but not terrible

Tan this trail for the first time Black Friday. It wasn’t too busy and a great day for views. Didn’t run any offshoots this time but had a great time none the less. Definitely recommend for those in the area - easy on and off too

A good portion of the main fire road has been recently (there was a dozer sitting on the side of the road) graded. I would say the fire road is probably a 2 (easy) at this point. The offshoots still looked difficult.

Ran this on a night run last night with my FB group. The main road is way more rutted than the last time I ran it and while I didnt run all of the offshoots (it was my first night run up there) the ones that I did run were fun. We ran it E to W and the hardest one that I did was the Chute. Thankfully had a good spotter that helped navigate the big rocks and definitely used the rock rails last night. We had a couple of of built XJ's that tore up all of the offshoots. This is a great trail for all levels of offroaders

Poor road conditions. Still super fun. 2021 Cherokee Trailhawk stock. The first half of the trail from I-15 is very easy. Any AWD SUV or crossover or 2WD pickup will make it easily. FWD SUV should be fine just need momentum over a couple of spots. The offshoots definitely require 4 Low and clearance. A few are easy enough that RWD pickups should make it easily. Wouldn't recommend for AWD SUVs although I did see a Subaru Outback manage one of the easier ones. The second half of the road beginning around the Dust Bowl (mile 9 from I-15) is in very poor condition, especially between miles 9 and 13. Very washed out with some ruts and rock obstacles. I actually dented a skid plate on one of them, although in hindsight, I could have picked a better line and avoided that. I would not suggest taking a 2WD or anything with low clearance or no underbody protection past mile 9. I know a lot of reviews are calling the main road easy but there's a long portion of it that has degraded to the point I would say it's not for novices in typical AWD SUVs with no underbody protection. Hopefully the Forest Service will grade the road soon and it will be more accessible but for now, I would say nothing less capable than a Subaru on the main road, preferably one with skid plates, unless you're experienced and very confident. That being said, it was the most fun I've had on a trail in my short time off-roading. The offshoots were super fun and it was easy to tell from the main road which I could take and which were above my capability. I will absolutely go again and be better prepared now that I know what the road looks like.

If you have a rig and you want to test it, this is the place for you. This place is wide open to all and I would consider it the best starting point for any offroader. From complete novice to more experienced trail riders, this place has a main surface road that's easy to drive up and stretch your 4x4's and contains plenty of off-chutes that provide a challenge to the vets. Definitely a great spot to hang out with friends and family.

Ran the trail with a friend in his XJ. IT was cold and windy so we didn't stick around very long. But we still ran all the offshoots. Looks like that truck that was dragged down the hill on the roof was left out there. I hope someone calls the police and shows them that video. Don't leave your trash behind.

Did a quick run of the trail to see how it is. The main path is pretty torn up and would expect the forest service soon to regrade it. All in all it is a little worse then before. Increased the lower rating to a 3 from a 2 and leaving the hard rating at a 6.

Ran it from West to East, took all the options with the exception of the second hill (very wet a muddy, my trail partner could not get any traction so we just went arround). Every other option was in great shape. The 2007 JKU 2.5" on 35's did it all, with just a few slips, a few rock rail slides, and some choice lines. The first little fun hill has lots of options so we did them all. The most difficult was the far left with a 3' wall in the middle of the climb, needed to inch to the left even more and made it over with the right front tire flying in the air. Most of the optional spots are on the left going up to the summit, then on the way down most options go to the right. By far the hardest hill was the last one heading out to the 138. As I ran W to E I went down it and few spots I was thinking what did I get myself into :), but just added to the fun. I'm glad for the upgraded teraflex breaks, the jeep felt in control while I was dropping off some required boulders. We were pretty late in the day, so not sure of the edicate here, but you would not want to meet anyone on this hill going the oppsite direction as you. Next time maybe I'll try running it East to West or drive arround then go back up in the East to West direction.

I’ve been on both the easy and extreme parts of Cleghorn. It’s a great trail for beginners who want to feel out their rig or people who want to get a little sketchy. I tend to stay away on the weekends because it’s usually overcrowded and a small trip can turn into an all day event, so pack a lunch.

Easy trail - we started where the coordinates took us to start but someone told us it’s wrong and to start the other way. 🤷‍♀️

Traveled west to east. Chose not to take any of the optional stuff since we were solo in a 30 year-old rig. Looking forward to trying some on our next trip. Great temps for summer excursions as well as great views. It really is like an amusement park in that you can choose your obstacles or just drive past. Did not see any other vehicles on the trail.

Still doesnt disappoint

Trail is in great condition. First time running it and I started at the west trailhead and went east. Super fun little trail with a lot of great looking optional lines to take. Amazing view down to Silverwood lake!! Will definitely return when im not driving it solo and try the optional lines. Not a single person seen on the trail, took a little over 3 hours with various stops for pictures mixed in. I have a Cherokee Trailhawk with a 2” lift and some 31” tires, kept it in auto for 99% of the trail. If you stick to the main trail any 4wd can make this. For those newer to off roading like myself, this is a great trail to test your skills and become more comfortable with your rig without much fear of damage. And side note, most of the trail seemed to have cell service

Trail is in good condition, but there were some sections on the main fire road that required 4wd. Two vehicles I was following got stuck in a section about 3 miles in from the west trailhead. One of the guys had a 2wd truck and the other guy was driving an AWD SUV of some sort. Had to be pulled out, then both had to turn around. 2wd might make it, but you need ground clearance, and choose your line more carefully. I went through in an F250 Tremor and just bulldozed through everything! Took some of the easier offshoots, as my truck is probably too big and wide for the tighter trails like the Chute. But all in all, a fun trail. And plenty of traffic and people willing to help you out if you get in trouble. So going alone is ok, as long as your vehicle is in good working order. Getting stuck would be ok, but annoying. Breaking down would be a nightmare. It is a long trail. Expect to be on it for a few hours. And make sure you get out of the way for faster traffic like dirt bikes and side by sides. Just take it slow, and you will be just fine on this trail.

We're newbs to all this, but we are totally HOOKED!! We had a ton of fun on this trail yesterday!! Considering this was our first time out (aside from fooling around at Azusa OHV), I stayed on the fire road all the whole way through. We started at I15/Cleghorn Exit and ran East. The majority of this trail is pretty easy, while some rutted areas were a little tough. But I've been watching plenty of videos provided by all the Awesome people on TOR.com and some on YouTube, so I had decent understanding of what kind of line to take. There was a really bad rut a couple miles before the end of the trail that tested my nerves. I had to reconsider my line three times so we didn't flop... luckily we escaped unharmed. I will definitely run this trail again, next time we'll travel west from 138. F150 4x4 ProComp 6" lift with level ProComp 35" A/T Sport Tires

One of my favorite Fun trail with a awesome view. Lots of technical areas with by passes.

I've done the trail 2x within the past month. Each time I've been exploring the offshoots more, but each time the fireroads have gotten more and more rutted out making it even better. I still have a lot more offshoots to do, but I won't be doing all of them.

The tail was in good condition I was able to finish the trail before the rain came in. Very few times had to go into 4 wheel drive.

Amazing trail. Great way to challenge your skills and to learn more about your vehicle. There are ruts but very drivable and the offshoots were at times smoother but take your time and enjoy.

The rainfall we had last winter made for some deeper ruts and would probably rate this more of soft moderate for that reason, but relatively easy 90% of the time. Ran the main trail at sunset into night. Trail is still well kept otherwise. Would definitely wanna do this again and try more challenging options. (JKUR 3” lift w 33s”)

I've ran this trail maybe a half-dozen times under different weather conditions and it's always a good time. You can stick to the fire road and enjoy the views, this makes it a very easy trail or you can hit some of the offshoots for more fun. Ran it stock a couple of times and was able to do a decent amount of the easier off-shoots (some not shown here closer to the 15fwy) with a little pucker factor since I was just learning the ropes. I've since added a suspension lift to my rig and tackled more of the offshoots and they have really challenged me but I made it through with no issue or body damage. I feel I need rock sliders and go in a group before tackling the tougher ones. I will say in the snow/rain it is very slippery and feels super sketchy as you ride next to the cliffs even along the fire road.

Ran this trail today to put my 2-door JL's new 2.5" lift and bigger tires to the test. Had a lot of fun! I've done this trail many times and always do it in the reverse of what's listed here (I go eastbound). It's in good shape, though a little more warn that I remember in the past. It doesn't detract from its variability though. It's one of my favorites to do for beginners and experts alike. Stick to the main road and it's very easygoing, or take one of the brief offshoots and get in some serious flex. Not too far outside the city, great views, and perfect for an easy day trip without getting home too late. Going eastbound you end with a gorgeous view of Silverwood Lake dead ahead as you descend.

Quick inspection run. The trail has gotten a bit easier but still dangerous. Be safe, have fun.

Awesome place to enjoy a day out on the trail! Went on Jeeps Birthday so what a great way to celebrate. The trail is easy enough for a stock 4x4 ( 2WD w/ no playtime on the off-shoots ) and enjoyable enough for even a built rig running 37's. We went the West to East Route ( Cleghorn Rd Off the 15 switched over to the Cleghorn Ridge Trail then to the 138 ) I bypassed a few of the obstacles but we did end up taking "Hells Highway", Whether you're built or stock that final route ( Or First ) is awesome! Definitely take your time and enjoy the difficulty of it. My Jeep is nearly stock but I made it down just fine with the right line. I got some pin striping which will buff out easy LOL, rock rails did their job and my exhaust is no longer a circle but it was all worth it!

This review is from the RZR riders point of view. We are new to the off roading scene, so we chose to bypass the bonus challenges and just stuck to the easier route. We started at the east end (SR138 by Silverwood), traversed the entire trail to its terminus by interstate 15. Over-all the trail is in good shape, with one or two exceptions. I was not able to plot a location, however, if you are traveling east to west there are two areas of collapse that would be pretty damaging if struck. They are both on the right (south) side of the trail, the first approximately 10 miles in. It is on the edge of the road, unmarked, somewhat hidden, and easily large enough to swallow the front tire of the RZR. The second is at around mile 12.5. It is somewhat marked, but encompasses about 1/4 of the road and if you fall into this one, it is a long tumble down the hill. The views up the east side of the mountain are beautiful, you can take in a fantastic view of Silverwood Lake, surrounding mountains, and some of the high desert. As you reach Cleghorn peak you can see the forest and some trails (Sugarloaf, I believe) which are also very nice. The view on the west side of the peak is dominated by interstate 15 and the Cajon Pass (Cajon Junction), however you can also see the east side of the Mountains that lead to the LA forest. All in all a great ride for “newbies” I felt there was enough to keep us occupied and interested without being boring. Of course, there is always the alternate, more challenging bonus route if you need a challenge.

First off-road trip in an 85 CJ (6cyl, 5 speed) we've owned for 6 months. This was a shakedown run to test 4 hi and lo and NOT break anything on what is, let's face it, my wife's toy. In from the East I needed 4 lo almost immediately. 1st gear is a bit tall with oversized tires. The 32 inch BF Goodrich All Terrain tires slipped a little more than I expected on the steep sandy areas. The going got a steep and rough at around marker 13 (not really sure). My daughter and I were literally all alone on the trail so we decided to head back to the starting point and roll into Arrowhead for lunch. Arrowhead is a 30 minute beautiful twisty mountain drive away. The trail was green, beautiful and silent except for the wind.

Started at the 15 and traveled east to Silverwood Lake. The main trail is easy and in great condition. Lots of offshoots to have some fun. The wildflowers are still blooming. Stopped for lunch to enjoy the views. Nice easy 4 hour trip for us.

We started at the East Trailhead and took the trial west until we ended up at the 15 freeway at Cleghorn exit. If you stay on the main 2N47 this is a very easy trail. With that being said there is still plenty of fun to have while driving the trail. There was some off camber sections with decent climbs uphill, rain ruts and some rocky sections. There are several offshoots you can take that provide a more difficult wheeling opportunity that will bring you back to the main trail. This trail is a ton of fun with great views and cool places to pull off and relax. If you stick to the main trail it will take you around 3 hours to complete. 🤘🏻

Started off the 15 entrance. Trail is pretty flat, the offshoots aren’t bad until you get to the chute and Hells Highway toward the end. For those two wouldn’t recommended anything under 33’s and skids. My XJ with a 6.5” lift and 35’s and long travel did it no problem, but it was a little hairy and we had to help get a couple JK’s down who didn’t have spotters. Will definitely be back though!

Fun trail all year round with bypasses fun for everyone at all skill levels

Always super fun. Have done this trail in both stock 2wd ranger and 4wd rigs in the past. It's always awesome. Great views. And not so far away to have to trek to the trail. Can be a little crowded at times. Motorcycles, side by sides and other 4x4

Ran the trail with the group from JStar and had a ton of fun... Its been a while since I have ran this trail which makes me wonder why it been that long.... Can't wait to go back again.

Ran Cleghorn west-east from the I-15 entrance. First time for this trail, and it was superb! Good technical spots (Rocky Ridge and Chute, I'm looking at you) and the evening view was spectacular. All off-shoots were open as far as I could tell. I'll be back for Cleghammer II, that one I didn't do. 2018 Tundra, 6" lift and 35's

Fun trail , love it . It was actually the first trail I’ve ever been to ever. And I can say it was great. Great for beginner/moderate 4x4 owners

first time going on dirt with my 2018 Tacoma (completely stock). I was very surprised that there were very few vehicles present. I arrived at 8:30 am and struck a conversation with 2 older guys like me who were deflating their tires. I ended up following them and 2 very cool old Broncos followed as well. The bottom half of the trail had just been graded which made it very smooth and soft. I used 4 high thru this. The second half was rutted out in a few places and required a little more patience to cross. I ended up in 4 lo most of the second half. I enjoyed this trail and would travel it again because its really not a huge journey to get to. The 2 fellows I met continues on past the 138 and I went home. It took a total of 4.5 hours because we stopped several times to enjoy the views...

What a great day on Cleghorn... I was fortunate to wheel with some great people. As I continue to test out the new tires, I wanted to see how they would handle on slippery mud in more extreme locations... Boy, was I impressed. The new Falkens are great tires. The jeep is working great... Next stop, Johnson Valley.

We had a great time doing Cleghorn. This was my second time on the trail, and my first time tackling "The Chute." Big ruts and a fair amount of off camber areas are what make this such a fun trail. Your rig will get a workout in terms of full flex. The trail can change quite a bit from one trip to the next. Some might feel like the more difficult sections on Cleghorn deserve a 7 rating instead of a 6, especially going backwards (the way indicated by Trailsoffroad...east to west) especially up The Chute. Great trail for all levels of experience since virtually every offshoot is optional.

We completed Cleghorn Ridge going the opposite direction as noted here; basically, west to east. We took all of the difficult routes and had a great time. There were a few trails closed near the beginning for restoration, but for the most part, all of the more difficult trails are still open.

FUn, easy & close to home. Stock rigs did this with no problems at all. Just make sure you watch out for dirt bikers as they seem to run in to your brand new truck, and then try to flee with out exchanging proper information....Other then that, its an awesome beginner trail

A friend and I decided to head up Cleghorn Ridge to see if we would have access to some snow. Unfortunately there wasn't any, but the area was really wet and muddy. There are some signs of erosion due to the couple of storms that we have had in the past weeks. They don't pose a threat to the trail. On some areas the mud is about 8 inches deep which might be an issue for 2wd vehicles. Other than that you have that nice cool breeze with the smell of wet soil. Posted a picture of the aftermath of the trail.

On this day my wife and I enjoyed the challenge of 21 miles of off-road terrain, which took 4.5 hours to complete. Met some great people, and distributed tracts to fellow off-roaders. “Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth” (Proverbs 5:18).

My son and I headed up to Cleghorn to do some wheeling. The last time we had been up here was in November 2015, before what little rain we got. There seems to be more ruts on the fire road due to rain, but nothing too bad. We also ran most option trails and they didn't seem to have much runoff damage. All and all the road and option trail are in good shape.

Ran up to Cleghorn last night for a pre run of the trail to check conditions and access for 4x4 training class I'm hosting this weekend. Glad to report that even after a huge fire, the area of the trail is completely fine! We just blasted through the fire road and checked all entrance and exits of the option side trails, all legal trails are open. Overall the trails looks great with no trash and no burn areas. Stay safe and remember to TreadLightly! Also if interested on an off road tour of off road training check out my website at www.SCORschool.com

On our recent visit to Cleghorn, we took our newly acquired Nissan Xterra Pro-4x, with 32" tires, a rear locker, and fancy traction control working the front axle all from the factory and felt confident enough to tackle all of the optional difficult trails. We made it unassisted throughout the entire trail with some creative line choices on a few specific obstacles where ground clearance could prove to be an issue. Unfortunately we did end up going home with some rock rash on rocker panel, but nothing a new set of sliders wont cover up! Along with us came a few more modified rigs which had zero issues with the trail but still had an awesome time. Due to the large off-camber ruts, Cleghorn will test your suspension flex to its limits, and for me in my bone stock Xterra it tested my 3 wheel balancing abilities as well!