Name: Las Blancas Horsethief Road
Rating: 3.2

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This trail used to be open to 4x4 and other vehicles, but now is blocked off for Forest Service vehicles only. Enjoy this easy ride with the dramatic views of the valley.

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Land Manager: Cleveland National Forest - San Mateo Wilderness South

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Russell Hobart

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3.2 from 6 votes

#3

in Cleveland National Forest

#25567

Overall

3.2 from 6 votes

5 Star		17%
4 Star		17%
3 Star		50%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		17%

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Jan 8, 2023 near Descanso, CA

Sign at 6.9 mile marker: 'Avoid Arrest - Private Property'

Jan 8, 2023 near Descanso, CA

Looking down the first section of the trail

Jul 29, 2019 near Descanso, CA

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Dec 9, 2023

Scott Penn

about 5 percent grade climb for 6 miles. 13.8mi — 1h 52m

May 18, 2020

Jac S

May 10, 2020

Ben Kellman

warning! there is private property at the top of the beautiful climb. this is NOT a through trail. you cannot reach the road or highway without tre…

Oct 6, 2019

Jesse Fox

a good morning leg stretching 9mi

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Las Blancas Horsethief Road

“An old forest service road that skims the edge of the Pine Creek Valley. ”

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17.6

3,811' 1,161 m

2,155' 657 m

1,795' 547 m

458' 140 m

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