3N14 - Coxey Road

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4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Big Bear Lake, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 06/05/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

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Desert Category Icon Desert
Forest Category Icon Forest
Mud Category Icon Mud
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
At 19 miles long, this dirt road takes you from Fawnskin to Hesperia and is a popular dirt route up the north side of the mountain range. Along the route, there are many trails splitting off such as 3N93 (Holcomb Creek) and 3N16. While traveling on 3N14 on the south side, there are several shooting areas and campgrounds. Please plan accordingly when traveling this area because it can get very hot on the low side in the Summer and still be snow on the ground once you reach high elevation.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

At the second most traveled dirt road in the area. 3N14 is a common byway to get into the Holcomb Valley area. Besides being a connector, this trail will also take you down the mountain heading north, dropping you halfway between Hesperia and Lucerne near Deep Creek. On the lower half of the route expect a rutted road, while on the upper half, expect mud and snow in the winter.

Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (46)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/07/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This is a great trail for cruising, nothing difficult, some small ruts but mostly just amazing scenery.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/06/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Went on this trail reverse from Apple Valley on up to Fawnskin in my 4WD built out 144 base Sprinter Van. I’m sure a 2 rating is spot on for a Jeep, but it’s more like a 3 or 3+ for a van. Would have had a tougher time if I didn’t have a suspension and lift upgrade. There were quite a few steep sections with and washouts from the recent tropical storm. But the van did admirably and a ton of fun though it was a slow crawl having to be in 4LOW/1st or 2nd gear all the way. Gorgeous trail and views, too!
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Definetly awesome trail to start and can be done with 2 wheel drive but a lift is probably recommended in my stock Tacoma I scraped from on one part but other than that good time
Trail Review: 3N14 - Coxey Road - Adam Spencer
Trail Review: 3N14 - Coxey Road - Adam Spencer
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Rode from Fawnskin to Big Pine Flats Campground. Started off with some fun mud puddles then the rest was a nice leisurely drive.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/05/2023

Ran the trail from Fawnskin to Holcomb, which is where the damage on the trail is usually. Overall no worse then last years trail. It won't hurt to take a grader to the road parts but overall a RV can do it. Just have to take it slow. As for past Holcomb Valley Campground. I would still tow my trailer down there but I wouldn't want to take my RV. I know people that have done it but not sure how they did it.
Trail Review: 3N14 - Coxey Road - Josh Noesser
Trail Review: 3N14 - Coxey Road - Josh Noesser
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