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02/21/2021
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My brother and I did a morning run from Apple Valley to Big Bear. (Stockish '94 Toyota 4wd & Honda CRV) The road was pretty dry and water ruts were not an issue. There was a couple of good icy mud puddles to get dirty in. All in all great road with nice views.
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Open
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01/31/2021
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The bottom portion of the trail was fine for most vehicles, but the higher you go, the more muddy and icy it becomes. There was a section of the trail a few miles in after the second gate where it was too icy for my CUV to make it and we stopped to play in the snow. There were quite a few vehicles that struggled in this section and even many true off road vehicles had to use momentum to get past. Under dry conditions, my CUV can complete this trail with few issues. There were large ruts forming on the trail when we were going down due to the water draining from the melted snow. You can get to the snow line in a normal vehicle under current conditions, but don't expect to make it all the way up to Big Bear via this route.
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Open
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01/24/2021
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Let it snow.
Ran up the trail for a snow run. It was a ton of fun.
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Open
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01/01/2021
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Easy trail for sure. Like others, drove from Apple Valley up to Big Bear via this route. Snow made it a 'real' adventure. Plenty of places to pull off and eat/stretch the legs. If you are looking for an alternative up to Big Bear, I would recommend this route.
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Open
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11/07/2020
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First time on this trail this weekend while it was snowing! AMAZING!!!! Very easy trail even in snow. Only the last part of the snow is really getting thick on some inclines might make a beginner nervous. 4H no need for 4lo at all on this trail. Took my JK with 3 1/2” lift on 33’s but any stock 4x4 will do.
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11/07/2020
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Took this trail from Apple Valley to Big Bear first timer. Started the trail Dry and ended up with 6" of snow. My Chevy Colorado Z71 4x4 with Stock A/T tires did the trail with no issues. Visibility was a bit blurry in some areas due to snow, but Amazing views! Loved this trail.
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Open
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05/09/2020
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We started this trail from Apple Valley up to Big Bear. Easy drive and scenic.
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Open
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04/29/2020
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Took this trail out of Big Bear. About an hour going north. Fairly mellow trail. Starting to get hot out in the desert.
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Open
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04/27/2020
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Ran up the trail to avoid people last weekend. The trail was super smooth and was able to go pretty quick. From the bottom to top in about 30 minutes without feeling like we were going fast. Pretty nice.
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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04/05/2020
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Drove part of the trail while I was out looking for some new camping spots. The trail was in really good condition for end of winter
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Open
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12/08/2019
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Took Bowen Ranch Rd to 3N14 all the way to Big Bear. A beautifully scenic, wet, muddy & snowy ride. The start is pretty beat up from recent rains but nothing to really worry about since they are towards the sides of the trail away far enough to miss. Once you start getting into the mountain area snow and mud is present and awaiting a good splash! We ran through probably 15-20 mud puddles on our run and 1 major crossing of mud/snow slush. 4WD used only on steep ascends with mud/snow and aside from that we were on 2WD most of the time. Just make sure to check the forecast prior and travel with a friend. We ended up having to winch out an F250 who was stuck early in the trail. Good times... I don't think I'll ever go up to Big Bear any other way!
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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06/19/2019
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Ran down the trail as we left white mtn. The road conditions are getting better but there is still a lot of work that needs to get done.
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Open
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05/20/2019
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The trail is really tore up compared to normal but not any harder it just takes a lot longer to get down the trail
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Open
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03/24/2019
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This was our first time hitting to this trail, we got a great view after we jump a moderate hill where we decide to sit and eat, down this hill the rocky road was full of snow (virgin actually) we were the first ones to drive on it. Very nice adventure.
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Open
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02/16/2019
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Apple valley to bowen ranch to 3n14 COXEY TRUCK RD. amazing day, trail is full of deep ruts that will swallow you up so be careful, tons of deep puddles and snow as you get towards big pine. bits of snow, here and there, barely used 4wd during run, get out there while the water and snow is plentiful
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Open
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03/17/2018
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Decided on the whim with a coworker to brave the SoCal storm in the Big Bear Mountains. The Coxey road was fully open on March 16th and was completely dry. We decided to stay in the Horsesprings Campground off 4n16 and ended up experiencing a winter storm where we woke up to 1-3 inches of snow with significant wind overnight.
The road was not icey after the storm but was covered with 1 to 3 inches of snow from the 4n16 turnoff to the Big Pine Campsite.
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Open
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03/17/2018
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Decided on the whim with a coworker to brave the SoCal storm in the Big Bear Mountains. The Coxey road was fully open on March 16th and was completely dry. We decided to stay in the Horsesprings Campground off 4n16 and ended up experiencing a winter storm where we woke up to 1-3 inches of snow with significant wind overnight on March 17th..
The road was not icey after the storm but was covered with 1 to 3 inches of snow from the 4n16 turnoff to the Big Pine Campsite.
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Open
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02/17/2018
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Drove the route from from Big Bear Lake (Fawnskin) to Hesperia via Coxey Truck Trail (3N14) and Bowen Ranch Road. The entire route took an hour, but in dry conditions. Unfortunately, there was no snow or anything exciting to report. In these conditions, it's an easy route on a fairly well maintained road.
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Open
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10/08/2017
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Fire road.
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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09/14/2017
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Traveled all the way up from Apple Valley to Fawnskin. No problems.
The road was clear all the way. Took my 17' travel trailer up to Big Pines Flat Campground and stayed four nights. Weather was perfect, warm but not hot during the days, and cool at night with temperatures dipping down to the high 30's overnight. Campground will close on October 15, so, if you plan to go, go now.
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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01/22/2017
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Another great off-road trip up 3N14. We had to put the Jeeps 4x4 to the test with this one. Even though the snow turned us around, we had a great time. We made it to Big Pine Flats were we then headed towards Holcomb Valley. About 3/4 of the way there the snow went from 1-2 feet deep to 4 feet deep and icy.
We all got stuck at one point making a blast. After getting turned around we headed back down the mountain for a enjoyable drive home. Can't wait to do it again.
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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01/22/2017
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Several of the trailsoffroad crew and others for a total of 16 rigs made the run from Hesperia. We all made it to Big Pine Campground. I chose to continue towards Fawnskin with my son in his JK, where the deep snow brought us to a halt on the upgrade between the PCT and Hanna Flats Campground. We made it back and caught up to the group on 3N16 Holcomb Valley because they also had been stopped by the snow. It was a beautiful snowy and rainy day and we all made it back to Hesperia and home.
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Open
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08/01/2016
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Road is in good condition. We were at the Big Pine Flat Group camping site. A bit far from town but nice group site with a vault toilet. Obviously a popular area for off-roaders.
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| Official Crew |
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Open
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02/02/2016
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Went up the mountains to do a little skiing to only find the conditions really bad. So I decided while I was up there I would take an easy drive up 3N14. To my surprise the trail was a large ice sheet and was a mess. Sucks to see the conditions so poor this year, I was hoping for a little fun in the snow.