3N17 - White Mountain

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4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Big Bear Lake, California (San Bernardino County)
Last Updated: 05/05/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

White Mountain off-road trail offers some of the best views in the San Bernardino Mountain Range. Close to Big Bear, it is a great trail for the type of 4x4 / wheeler that likes steep hill climbs offering alternate routes from moderate to extreme. This is also a good trail to run for the people who are looking for a enjoyable drive along the northern spine of the mountain range. The views along this trail are unique as for you can see Johnson Valley, Lucerne Valley, Cougar Buttes, Apple Valley, Barstow, Calico, and at night see lights of Las Vegas.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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Trail Reviews

4.6/5 (30)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/27/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Fun trail Mandatory is at least a 4
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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
Trail Review: 3N17 - White Mountain - Wayaway
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Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 07/30/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Easily over the mandatory 3 difficulty rating.
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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.
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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

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