6S06 - El Cariso Truck Trail

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6S06 - El Cariso Truck Trail is in the Cleveland National Forest above Lake Elsinore. The lower half of the trail is seldom used so it is a great off road trail that is 4x4 worthy. Lake Elsinore, to the northeast is a prominent feature as you navigate the trail. The trail ends at 3S04 Main Divide R...Read More
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Highlights of 6S06 - El Cariso Truck Trail

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2652 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
6S06 El Cariso Truck Trail
Nearest Town
Lake Elsinore
Nearest Services
Lake Elsinore
Management Agency
District

Overview

6S06 - El Cariso Truck Trail is in the Cleveland National Forest above Lake Elsinore. The lower half of the trail is seldom used so it is a great off road trail that is 4x4 worthy. Lake Elsinore, to the northeast is a prominent feature as you navigate the trail. The trail ends at

3S04 Main Divide Road

. Ortega Highway/Highway 74 is 100 feet to your left, the best viewing of Lake Elsinore is to the east 1.1 miles to "The Lookout Roadhouse". A short distance to the west on Ortega Highway will bring you to various campsites including the

Ortega Oaks "Candy Store"

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
31 Community Reviews
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