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3N32 - Union Flat

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5/5 (11 reviews)
Big Bear Lake, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 08/14/2023

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Highlights

An easy to mild trail, 3N32 offers the quickest route to the legendary John Bulls GateKeeper. Along the route, you will find lots of small rocky areas and an articulation spot that is great for a new driver. While traveling to John Bull, you will pass by some great climbers areas including Coyote Crag and the turnoff to The Squeeze. Due to the remote nature of this trail, there is some great places to dispersed camp when looking to get away from the crowds.

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Trail Reviews

5/5 (11)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/14/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran up the trail to get to john bull. This trail is rough, but still easy.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/08/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Trail is smoother then normal. Made for a nice drive going to JB
Trail Review: 3N32 - Union Flat - Josh Noesser
Trail Review: 3N32 - Union Flat - Josh Noesser
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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 5/5
Visited: 10/24/2020

Just ran the trail as we went to join bull. Getting a little torn up

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