Bear Valley Trailhead

About Bear Valley Trailhead

Bear Valley Trailhead Pets AllowedYesFeesAdventure Pass RequiredHike/Ride TimeFull dayDifficultyEasy to ModerateBest SeasonsFall, Spring, WinterLocationOff I-8 at Pine Valley RoadRanger DistrictDescanso Ranger District - (619) 445-6235Bear Valley Trailhead is located off of the Pine Valley Rd. exit of I-8 and is one of the closest OHV opportunities in the Greater San Diego Area. Bear Valley Trailhead provides ample parking for larger vehicles with trailers. The trail leaving Bear Valley is an old road bed and provides a small loop in the end with a pretty vista. This trail was designed for beginners but provides a connection to the Corral Canyon OHV Area via Kernan Cycle Trail which has a variety of difficulty trails to ride.Available at this location are 2 portable toilets and picnic tables. There is no potable water. Passes can be purchsed at the local ranger station or at stores in Pine Valley and Lake MorenaFor a list of more trails to explore in your area, please see our Recreation Trail Guide

Plan Your Visit to Bear Valley Trailhead

Heading to Bear Valley Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)