East Blue Ridge Road

Visited September 22, 2023 with a quick stop at the information center to check on fire levels and if any wildlife spotting. Even with having bears in the area, we were told there had not been any recent sightings. Trail was open with nothing difficult. Few new washout spots in the broken up paved sections, but nothing to worry about. Just watch for new 'pot holes'. Easy passable in 2wd. You could see some what looked liked workers at the bottom of the Ski Slopes from where you cross under the lifts. Blue Ridge Camp was busy, and fuller than I've seen. I ended up at Guffy Camp ground. There was only myself and one other group in camp. The temp dropped much colder than anticipated. The winds picked up and temps dropped to the 40s on my gauge. But, what would to be expected at around 8300 ft level. Fires in a ring where allowed. The camps were visited by Game Wardens as hunting season is set to open 9/23. No big deal, just small chat. Lupine gate was open, however I did not venture down.

Despite what the CalTrans website says, Highway 2 is open between Wrightwood and Vincent Gulch. Therefore the trailhead is accessible and the trail is open.

Per Caltrans Highway 2 is still closed as of June 16, 2023

Per Caltrans Highway 2 is still closed as of May 27, 2023

Highway 2 is still closed at Big Pines on May 14th.

As of April 10, 2023, the trail remains inaccessible. Highway 2 is still closed just past Big Pines.

The trail is still closed due to the large amount of snow this year.

Super easy drive on the way to a good hike. Great scenery on a beautiful day.

Very scenic back road trail. It was cool to see the ski slopes with no snow. Nice shady picnic area just past the pond/reservoir.

Easy trail with a cool photo opportunity. You do get to pass under the chair lifts. All gates were open on 5/1/22.

It is the first day of Spring, March 20, and the gate is still closed.

Checked yesterday and the gate is still closed and there is a snow storm expected for the next two days.

Seasonal closure. Look forward to coming back to complete this trail.

I visited this on a Sunday in April 2021 and just heads up this gate isn't open yet. Seems like it's a seasonal closure and might open by the first week in May but I couldn't confirm that with the Ranger. I'm basing that on the closures of the nearby campsites and their posted signs. Godspeed to you and yours. Travel safe :)

Guffy is by far my favorite local campground. I've had so much fun over the years tent camping there. We've seen bighorn sheep, mule deer, abundance of bird species, and a lot of different rodents. We even had a raccoon jump up onto our picnic table one night and steal a bag of marshmallows while we were seated at the table! We've camped there out of Honda civics in the past, though the rocks can get rough on the earlier parts of the trail at the beginning of the warm season after the wet seasons rains and snow.

Did this trail with my small hatchback AWD on a stock rims and suspension with All terrain tires. It's a fairly easy and fun dirt / off road trail through the mountain high resort. Along the way you'll see incredible views, ski runs, ski lifts and campgrounds.

This trails was my first "adventure" with off road driving. I had no problems in my stock 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. This is more of a well maintained dirt road, than a "trail". Driving across the ski runs and under the lifts was unusual and fun. There are some really great views along the road. I was able to stop whenever I needed to get pictures as there was very little traffic. I only saw one other vehicle on my way in and out. Both campgrounds looked very nice and clean. Luckily my plan was only a day trip as both Blue Ridge and Guffy campgrounds were full. All in all a great first offroading experience. I will definitely be back with friends to enjoy the campgrounds.

East Blue Ridge trail is closed for winter.

I had the pleasure of meeting and helping Cliff on this trail today. When you come through Wrightwood, you must stop at the Grizzly Cafe for a meal! This is a nice trail above the ski slopes at Mountain High. No problem for 2wd unless the weather isn't cooperating. I'd love to come out here to enjoy some time in one of the two campgrounds along the trail.