Southeast of Big Bear, California in the San Bernardino National Forest and directly off of CA38 is this lone trail leading up the hill and ending just short of May Spring. Known as May Van Canyon, 2N22Y travels through this lush green section of the forest adjacent to private property as it climbs the mild hills leading toward the spring. A spring-fed water trough just outside the private property fence line is visible from the end of the trail where the greenery around it shows recent water flow. May Van Canyon is a good trail for a beginner looking for a little bit of a challenge.
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From Big Bear Boulevard and Pine Knot Avenue, head toward Knickerbocker Road, for 6.1 miles to Green Spot Boulevard/CA38. Turn right/south on Green Spot Boulevard. Follow Green Spot Boulevard for 3.5 miles to the 2N22Y Trailhead.
A short little trail in the Big Bear area, but one I like to check out on occasion. Some rocks and roots in the road, and a lot of opportunities for pinstripes. Nothing really technical, just a rough forest 2 track.
There is a new forest order overwriting the previous closures. Most trails, including this one, are open again.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1105593.pdf
Fun little out and back trail, winding through the forest. Remaining ice from old storm turned into boiler plate ice just prior to the end of the trail, and we uncontrollably slid backwards! Luckily we stayed in the tire grooves and stopped when we hit dirt. Buddy with us had the sense to back out of the way as we slid. No damage, just ego. Easier trail without ice...
The Forest Service has temporary closed all of the National Forests in California. This closure will is from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
All California Forest trails are temporarily closed due to fire or risk of fire.
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G. Martin, gm4x4 on Youtube , is a California native, born and raised in northern California and now living and wheeling in southern California. He enjoys exploring new trails and setting up camp in the remote outdoors.
You may come across him in the middle of the Mojave Desert, the mountains of Big Bear, in the central Sierras near Shaver Lake or any other dirty, rocky road in the southwest.
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