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Bee Canyon Truck Trail
Thursday, February 15, 2024
| Other Names | San Bernardino National Forest, San Jacinto Ranger District, San Jacinto Ridge, Indian Mountain, Idyllwild |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed |
This part of the San Bernardino National Forest features about 20 miles of easy to moderately challenging forest service roads that form several forks. All vehicle types are permitted but the area is especially popular with the dual sport and 4x4 crowd.
The terrain ranges from smooth to rugged hard pack with sandy washes that wind through narrow canyons. There are several creek crossings and a small waterfall that makes for a nice picnic area. To reach the waterfall from Bee Canyon follow San Jacinto Ridge east about nine miles.
The trails are open year-round but may close on short notice during and after poor weather conditions, so check with the ranger station before heading out. During the winter months be prepared to encounter some snow as you go up in elevation.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 5/31 |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2000 to 5000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | Shell (909) 927-1046 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Shell (909) 927-1046 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Thousand Trails RV Resort and Campground (951) 659-4137 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Thousand Trails RV Resort and Campground (951) 659-4137 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Thousand Trails RV Resort and Campground (951) 659-4137 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Stone Creek Campground (800) 444-7275 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Shell (909) 927-1046 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Hemet, CA | ||
| Address | 47962 State Hwy 74, Hemet, CA 92544 | ||
| From: Hemet, CA
1) Take US-74 East about 8.5 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto paved road then immediate left onto dirt road, trail begins here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | San Bernardino National Forest - Idyllwild Ranger Station 54270 Pine Crest Idyllwild, CA 92549 (909) 382-2921 mailroom_r5_san_bernardino@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Bee Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/19/2015 (Thanks!)
Bee Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/19/2015 (Thanks!)
Bee Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/27/2015 (Thanks!)
Bee Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/16/2016 (Thanks!)
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