5S21 - May Valley Road

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5S21 - May Valley Road is another beautiful off-road trail in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California. It currently is a short (1.7 mile) out and back trail due to the 2013 Mountain Fire. When the closure is lifted it is a 5-6 mile trail, continuing southeast to Hwy 74. It is an easy...Read More
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Highlights of 5S21 - May Valley Road

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
5809 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
5S21 May Valley
Nearest Town
Idyllwild
Nearest Services
Idyllwild
Management Agency
San Bernardino National Forest
District
San Jacinto Ranger District

Overview

5S21 - May Valley Road is another beautiful off-road trail in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild, California. It currently is a short (1.7 mile) out and back trail due to the 2013 Mountain Fire. When the closure is lifted it is a 5-6 mile trail, continuing southeast to Hwy 74. It is an easy drive with many spots to pull over for a lunch stop or photography. You will travel through pine, oak, cedar, manzanita and sage. Watch for deer, bear, rattlesnakes and other critters that make this area their home.

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1 Trail Concerns
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