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Las Blancas Horsethief Road

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 3.2 (5)
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  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. Cleveland National Forest
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“An old forest service road that skims the edge of the Pine Creek Valley. ”

Russell Hobart
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10.9

Miles

17.6

KM
Doubletrack

3,811' 1,161 m

High

2,155' 657 m

Low

1,795' 547 m

Up

458' 140 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

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 5 votes

#3

in Cleveland National Forest

#22526

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#3

in Cleveland National Forest

#1,854

in California

#22,526

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Beautiful views along the trail.
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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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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