3N17 - White Mountain - California Offroad Trail

Tony Pogue

100

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 09/27/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Fun trail Mandatory is at least a 4

Wayaway

200

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 09/17/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

We took a wrong turn on what was supposed to be a chill overnighter on our way to Horse Springs Campground. I was using Google Maps instead of Trails Offroad (I know, I know). The road was really rough, lots of exposed rock, ruts down the center and drop-offs. Parts of the trail were also very narrow - I ended up with lots of new pinstriping on my F150.. and my buddy did, too on his fresh to him Tacoma. We were both in new-to-us pickups, so this was a good test, just unexpected! Insane views, fun road.. just be ready for it.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Wayaway

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Mark R Wallace

100

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 07/30/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Easily over the mandatory 3 difficulty rating.

Ej Mour

200

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 07/25/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Trail is washed out with some rock slides making this almost impossible for a stock vehicle.

paul

600

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 06/26/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Ran this as a clockwise loop from Fawnskin with 3n14 and 4n16. It's very steep in sections, sometimes with loose gravel. We planned to go further, but bailed out at 3n11 after a number of exhilarating moments.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - paul

Mike Manning

200

Open

Visited: 06/13/2023

I tried to get to White Mountain from the north using Grapevine Canyon Road. Grapevine Canyon Road is washed out. There's a sign at the start that says it's washed out; however, a couple of hundred yards up from that sign is a minor washout, which we went around easily. A few miles later we got to the real washout. We couldn't get around it.

Matt

6550

Open

Rated 4/5

Visited: 06/06/2023

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Ran this backwards/downhill and it was fun and the views are great….. definitely not a hard route at all but steep and loose in areas.

Josh Noesser

Official Crew

125600

Open

Visited: 05/05/2023

Trails are officially open https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf

Josh Noesser

Official Crew

125600

Temporary Closure

Visited: 03/18/2023

The forest service has deemed the San Bernardino Forest unsafe for public off-roaders to use until June 30th. For more information on this: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1095216.pdf If you disagree with the complete forest closure, please call (909) 382-2682 and ask to speak to the head ranger. You can also contact the head office in Washington,DC, and voice your concern there. (202) 912-7055 Another person you could contact your senator and express your feeling - (949) 598-5850 (Alex Padilla) or (202) 224-3121 (DC switch board) If you are unhappy with this at all, please make sure you sign up for the local off-road collations (Cal4wheel, and Corva). Feel free to reach out to them and ask what you can do. Cal4Wheel - (916) 381-8300 CORVA - 916-710-1950

White JK

600

Impassable

Visited: 08/06/2022

Followed .gpx exact (west to east). A couple of washed out section along the way to the trail head (not on White Mountain trail). Must be from recent rain storm up that way. Only a few miles of following .gpx to get to trailhead, second washed out section of the fire-road was impassable. It was very sketchy. We never made it to the trail head. Turned around, headed back out and did Gold Mountain instead.

Josh Noesser

Official Crew

125600

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 05/25/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Just ran the trail with some stock jeeps. It was the easiest I remember it. Even the one required obstacle was so easy it wasn't even noticeable. Only challenging parts are the optional stuff.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Josh Noesser

Thaddeus Love

300

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 05/21/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

The rains/snow this year has washed/rutted out this trail pretty significantly compared to earlier this year, main trail is doable with at least 33s and some scraping. Frustration hill was difficult event for a 3.5" Lift and 37s(had to winch)

Samuel Colon

1000

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 03/19/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Accidentally did ******* hill going down FUN!!!

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Samuel Colon

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Samuel Colon

1000

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 03/19/2022

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Wow views pictures can’t capture and memories of a awesome trail I’ve learned a lot on this trail like looking for the bypass and read the FULL trail description love this app and I love my new ride

Emil

400

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 12/22/2021

Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

We took this trail in 12/20/2021 from west side up to big bear hell of snow when we get to half a way. And couldn’t compleat to other side becoz other fellows had stock Tacoma off-road and stock montero. We headed back from white mountain. It was fun and good experience 1st time.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Emil

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Oleg flaksman

400

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 10/23/2021

Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

One section now going from west to east is very rutted out. Did it in stock 4runner but you will need at least a rear locker and a spotter.

Paul Crawford

3650

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 08/22/2021

Great intermediate trail. Mostly calm, with a few challenging sections along the way. I was running my stock Gladiator Rubicon, but other were running Gladiator Sport (no lockers), Mojave (rear locker), and even a few F150's with no lockers, but 35's. Could be done with most stock 4x4's, but you will need a spotter to help you pick the best line on the last technical section of this video (you'll see our spotters). Lockers made it pretty easy compared to those without. Video does not do the inclines justice. It was a bit intimidating to look at, but we made pretty easy work of it.

George Karpouzis

1100

Open

Visited: 07/26/2020

Excellent backcountry trail in SoCal. I’d say the best overlandibg trail the area has to offer. It’s long enough for a half day adventure as it’s 10 miles of forest road to the trail head and a few miles to exit. A great step up trail for those looking to take their off roading to the next level. The main trail isn’t very difficult but requires 4 low and a small lift with solid off road tires. The offchutes (3 of them) require lockers.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - George Karpouzis

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Frank The Tank

3200

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/06/2020

Did this trail as part of an Overlanding Trail in a 2019 Jeep Sahara with 33 BF KO2 and A 1.5 Inch lift. I was out there by myself so it was a hell of a workout to climb the hills and pick my lines. I was able to do it well with the sway bar disconnected and it was a blast. Saw no one on this trail at all and found a really nice camping spot. I will say this! The trail itself is nice but if you want to just get a camping spot with the view of the desert then enter from the end of the trail as the trail can be done with an SUV for the first mile from this direction. All the best!

Allan

300

Open

Visited: 05/09/2020

We jumped on to 3N17 from 3N56 only experiencing the tail end of the trail before getting back on 3N16 Holcomb Valley. That last technical climb we took the trail on the left. A spotter would be good on this section. The portion before this was pretty rocky. The view was amazing.

Josh Noesser

Official Crew

125600

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 04/05/2020

Trail was a little wet, put it in 4wd in spots to be safe. I was up there looking for camping spots.

robert

850

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 10/26/2019

Did this in a 98 cherokee with 35’s long armed on a 6.5” lift and lockers. Didn’t have any issues, but had to ditch my buddies Tacoma at the trailhead and come back for it after. We also had 3 JK’s, a CJ7, and a 4 runner with us. I was the only one to attempt suicide hill, and made it, but probably because everything was dry and there was no loose soil or rocks. Fun trail, will definitely do it again!

Steve Decker

700

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 10/06/2019

Trail was open and perfect weather! We had 7 vehicles 4 JK, 1 JL, 1 ZJ, and a 4 Runner. Everyone made it through with now issues. Two of us went up suicide hill, it was a bit loose but we made it up.

Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Steve Decker

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Josh Noesser

Official Crew

125600

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/18/2019

Quick run out for fathers day. Ran into some amazing people there out overlanding. Such a cool trail.

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Denny Duan

Official Crew

1100

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 11/24/2018

I took my STOCK 2018 wrangler unlimited base RENTAL( LOL I know) to this trail coming down from big bear, it was my mistake because I thought I was on 3n14( original plan) for a while. We were so lucky we made it down in one piece, without damage. Downhill on 3N17 is way easier than uphill. I do not recommend inexperienced drivers and this trail should not be travel on your own. Great scenery, defiantly will comeback with prepared rig.

David Beas

300

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 09/29/2018

Had a challenging and fun time on this trail. This was my third time off-road and made it through with a friend spotting some of the more difficult areas. I am in a 18' GC Trailhawk and was with an 18' Tacoma off-road and 16 Wrangler 2-door. The Wrangler had a pretty easy time for most of the trail. The Tacoma and I had to pick our lines a but more delicately.

emmi

100

Open

Rated 3/5

Visited: 07/15/2018

Very nice and challenging trail. Good for intermediate drivers. Lots of rocks so keep an eye out or you might accidentally hit your sidewall or axle. Managed to make it up Suicide Hill in my stock TJ w/ 31s but I probably wont do that again. Dont forget to stop by the summit to take in the views.

Marc Nitz

Official Crew

4850

Open

Rated 5/5

Visited: 06/23/2018

This trail provides the most epic views of Lucerne Valley on a clear day. I love this trail! We traveled from west to east this time but I've done it two other times going from west to east.