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Split Finger - Cougar Buttes

5/5 (3 reviews)
Lucerne Valley, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 03/18/2023

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Highlight: Split Finger - Cougar Buttes
Cougar Buttes, in the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area, is home to a number of rock crawling trails. Split Finger is one of the few that stand out. This tight, steep, off-camber, rocky trail is short but will push you and your rig to your limits. Split Finger is a serious 4x4 trail that is likely to bend, break, dent, and possibly roll your rig. From start to finish, the rock obstacles here are continuous and BIG. Boulder, after boulder, after hard rock notch, this trail will keep you in low range, with your head out the window watching your tire placement.
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