Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Bear Valley Trailhead
Pets Allowed
Yes
Fees
Hike/Ride Time
Full day
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Best Seasons
Fall, Spring, Winter
Location
Off I-8 at Pine Valley Road
Ranger District
Descanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235
Bear Valley Trailhead is located off of the Pine Valley Rd. exit of I-8 and is one of the closest OHV opportunities in the Greater San Diego Area. Bear Valley Trailhead provides ample parking for larger vehicles with trailers. The trail leaving Bear Valley is an old road bed and provides a small loop in the end with a pretty vista. This trail was designed for beginners but provides a connection to the Corral Canyon OHV Area via Kernan Cycle Trail which has a variety of difficulty trails to ride.
Available at this location are 2 portable toilets and picnic tables. There is no potable water. Passes can be purchsed at the local ranger station or at stores in Pine Valley and Lake Morena
For a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide
32.81667, -116.53194 · 32°49'0.0"N 116°31'55.0"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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