1N09 - City Creek

4.7/5 (86 reviews)
Whether you are into overlanding, 4x4'ing, or rock crawling, the San Bernardino National Forest is a common area for people to seek adventure and memories. On the front side of Big Bear is an offroad route that is still barely known, even though it is right off Highway 330, the main highway up to B...Read More
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Highlights of 1N09 - City Creek

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Mud Category IconMud
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Snow Wheeling Category IconSnow Wheeling
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
4859 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
1N09 - City Creek
Nearest Town
Redlands
Nearest Services
Redlands
Management Agency
San Bernardino National Forest
District
Front Country Ranger District

Overview

Whether you are into overlanding, 4x4'ing, or rock crawling, the San Bernardino National Forest is a common area for people to seek adventure and memories. On the front side of Big Bear is an offroad route that is still barely known, even though it is right off Highway 330, the main highway up to Big Bear. 1N09, or City Creek Road as it's also known, is a magical scenic drive that can easily be made into a day trip or weekend adventure. The trail itself is relatively easy, but as you travel east among the dense forests, you are pleasantly surprised by the many water crossings the trail has. So the next time you go up to Big Bear to do a little wheeling, instead of overlanding on 3N16 again, check out 1N09 City Creek Road for a taste of the mountains' lush forest and tranquil beauty.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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24 Waypoints
74 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
86 Community Reviews
1 Video
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