3N69 – Gold Mountain (7.62 miles away)
Big Bear City, California
Bessemer Mine Road
Scout Route
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Located east of Lucerne Valley, Bessemer Mine Road starts on Bureau of Land Management land and, after a 1500-foot climb, crosses into the San Bernardino National Forest. Near the end of the trail is a once heavily mined area, which still has the fascinating ruins of a large mining camp to explore and expansive views of Fry and Johnson Valleys. Over its length, there are many other intersecting trails to explore.
Bessemer Mine Road is an easy but rocky trail requiring a high clearance two-wheel drive vehicle and would be enjoyed by a beginning offroader.
Dispersed camping is allowed in the mine camp area when following the San Bernardino National Forest Dispersed Camping Guidelines. Several dispersed campsites can be found around the mining camp. Campfires are generally prohibited, and if you plan to camp, you are responsible for knowing the campfire restrictions. Operating a camp stove requires a campfire permit.
