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Courtesy of Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce
The San Jacinto mountains offer about 200 miles of dirt roads and more than 40 miles of trails that are open to mountain bike riding.
Safety Tips
• Keep your eyes and ears open to equestrians and hikers on trails and to vehicles on roads
• Helmets are highly recommended
• Control your speed
• Avoid riding after dark
• Carry a map
Regulations
To ensure the safety of riders and to protect nearby natural resources, the Forest Service has established regulations that all mountain bike riders must follow.
• Ride bikes only on established roads and trails
• Bikes are not allowed within the San Jacinto or Santa Rosa wilderness areas or along the Pacific Coast Trail
• In addition, if you park your vehicle on Forest Service land, the vehicle must display an Adventure or Recreation Pass. You may purchase a daily or annual pass at the Forest Service office in town or at a number of local vendors.
Recommended Mountain Bike Trails
Coyote Run - EASY 2 miles
Starts at the north end of Hurkey Creek County Park and ends at the waterfalls on Hurkey Creek. This scenic ride is on a dirt road closed to vehicles.
Fobes Ranch Road and Spurs - VERY EASY TO MODERATE 2 miles
Starts 3 miles south east of Lake Hemet off Highway 74 in Garner Valley.
South Fork Trail - MODERATE TO STEEP 2.5 miles
Starts on the south side of Highway 74, four miles west of Mountain Center near the gravel bin turnout. Ends at the South Fork of the San Jacinto River.
Thomas Mountain & Ramona Trail - CHALLENGING 17 miles
Starts 1 mile south of Lake Hemet on Highway 74, six miles east of the Highway 371 junction. The dirt road ascends from an elevation of 4,500 feet to more than 8,700 feet in 13 miles to Toro Peak. Enjoy incredible views of the desert and the Salton Sea below. One of the best rides in the area.
Saw Mill Road - ROUGH AND STEEP 6 miles
Starts at Highway 74 near Pinyon Flats where the old Forest Service road links up with the Cactus Springs Trailhead. Offers scenic views of the Desert valleys to the north and east.
Hiking Trails Open to Mountain Biking
You may ride your mountain bike on the following hiking trails, provided you show courtesy to pedestrians and others using the trails.
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail - EASY 2.6 miles
Start at Fern Valley Road, just before Humber Park. Beginning at 6100 ft. and crossing streams along the way, it descends 600 ft.
May Valley and South Ridge Trail - MODERATE TO DIFFICULT 4 miles
For more mountainbiking info, please visit www.MountainBikeBill.com/idyllwild.html
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