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3N07A - The Squeeze

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4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Big Bear Lake, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 05/05/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

A short but exciting off-road trail, 3N07A is a great little trail that offers a unique obstacle at the Coyote Crag rock formation in Holcomb Valley near Big Bear Lake, California. If you have a good spotter, or your vehicle is rather narrow, you will likely squeeze between the boulders from which this trail got it name with no problems, but if you get off the line just barely, well you might lose a mirror or worse, add some character the body of your vehicle. Needless to say, when passing through Holcomb Valley or if you are out exploring 3N16 – Holcomb Valley Road, make sure you swing through and enjoy the natural beauty of this amazing, moderate difficulty trail.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (25)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/15/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

I ran this trail from South to North. The articulation spot at waypoint 3 is a little tricky when you're climbing it but with the right line you don't need to articulate much to get through it. You will need a rig with some decent clearance though. The Squeeze obstacle is pretty easy in an XJ with stock axles but the bigger your rig the more tricky it becomes. Just go real slow and pay close attention and you should be fine. Other than those 2 spots the rest of the trail isn't too complicated. Fun trail with some small camping spots along it.
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Open
Visited: 05/05/2023

Trails are officially open https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf
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Temporary Closure
Visited: 03/18/2023

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
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 10/24/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

If you looking for a great short trail to test you 4X4 out on this is the trail for you. i completed this trail solo and if you run this trail in reverse you can jump right into little john bull.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/30/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

My second time here. Such a marvel to behold with the scenery around Coyote Crag. Nothing overly difficult here but a lot of fun and very scenic.

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