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      The May Valley Trails were historically used for the 'Idyllwild 24hr' and 'Idyllwild Spring Challenge' MTB events under special permit from San Bernardino NF. In 2017 the San Bernardino NF officially legalized The May Valley System Trails for non-motorized recreation. The network spans elevations from 4500 to 6400ft, has some 30 miles of trails and connects Idyllwild with the Riverside County Hurkey Creek Campground.

      Two massive fires have burned through much of the area (2013, 2017) each caused multi year closer to the riding trails resulting in overgrowth, erosion and falling dead trees. In 2023 dedicated riders have had multiple trail work days and are bringing the trails in the network back even better than before. The majority of the network is projected to be rideable by Fall of 2023.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: State Forest
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 4, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      32
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      33
      Trails Trail Running
      33
      Total Distance
      69 miles
      Total Descent
      15,631 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,276 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      9,706 ft
      Reports
      99
      Photos
      160
      Ridden Counter
      678

      Photos of May Valley Trails Mountain Bike

      9 |
      Sep 4, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Sep 4, 2024
      9 |
      Sep 4, 2024 @ 3:59pm
      Sep 4, 2024
      trail: Keen Camp
      7 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 1:51pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      trail: Keen Camp
      5 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 1:51pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      10 |
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 10:24am
      Jul 7, 2024
      9 |
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 8:54pm
      Jun 13, 2024
      8 |
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 8:54pm
      Jun 13, 2024
      8 |
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 8:54pm
      Jun 13, 2024

      Videos of May Valley Trails Mountain Bike

      Simi Valley CA MTB, Animal Trail (Sloppy Run)
      trail: Sunset
      2:22 | 115 | May 30, 2016
      Sunset Rip
      trail: Sunset
      4:55 | 168 | May 15, 2016
      calvera lake
      trail: Sunset
      2:18 | 23 | Mar 29, 2016
      Fontana Winter Series Rd 2 2016 Sunset
      trail: Sunset
      0:28 | 205 | Jan 24, 2016
      Sunset Ridge 1-10-16
      trail: Sunset
      7:37 | 58 | Jan 14, 2016
      GoPro of the World clip submission
      trail: Sunset
      0:20 | 81 | Feb 12, 2015
      Sunset Session
      trail: Sunset
      0:43 | 108 | Feb 5, 2015
      trainin!
      trail: Sunset
      5:28 | 229 | Jan 28, 2015

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Buena Vista
      Oct 4, 2024 @ 8:43am
      Oct 4, 2024
      Very DryOvergrown with thorns. Beautiful view thoughmattdec
      Tunnel of Love Trail
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      IdealExcellent! in great shape.chadraq
      Rage in the Sage
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      IdealIn great shape again!chadraq
      Missing Link Trail
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      IdealExcellent shape!chadraq
      Johnson Meadow
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      DryBumpy from Cow traffic and a couple...chadraq
      Recovery Trail
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      DryIn good shape again!chadraq
      Keen Camp
      Sep 19, 2024 @ 5:46pm
      Sep 19, 2024
      DryIn good shape again!chadraq
      Coyote Run Trail
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 11:48am
      Jul 7, 2024
      Dry99% of the trail is well maintained and a...bjdrums
      Campground Connector
      Feb 17, 2024 @ 10:05am
      Feb 17, 2024
      IdealBrandonQol3fA
      Snakeskin
      Jan 2, 2024 @ 8:21am
      Jan 2, 2024
      VariableTrail is riding good and fun but still...dsdonsut SDMBA

      Activity Feed

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      Olddogdanwishlistregionactivity #61629743
      Nov 11, 2024 @ 3:17pm
      2 days
      Sharmoknarwishlisttrailactivity #61407327 and 1 more
      Nov 6, 2024 @ 11:54am
      Nov 6, 2024
      RickPLs5yZvotetrailactivity #61082644
      Oct 29, 2024 @ 9:26am
      Oct 29, 2024
      N3CcH2HNriddentrailactivity #60851458
      Oct 23, 2024 @ 10:30pm
      Oct 23, 2024
      Scott2003wishlisttrailactivity #60786918 and 5 more
      Oct 22, 2024 @ 11:18am
      Oct 22, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      marv73trailMiddle Southridge TrailRidden 10/12/2024: The trail is graded into...
      Oct 14, 2024 @ 7:11am
      Oct 14, 2024
      scotlickstrailMiddle Southridge Trail8/4/24- my first time on the Middle Southridge...
      Sep 4, 2024 @ 3:50pm
      Sep 4, 2024
      scotlickstrailBuena VistaRidden 8-21-24- Trail itself in great shape...
      Aug 21, 2024 @ 8:36pm
      Aug 21, 2024
      bjdrumstrailKeen CampTrail was well maintained and marked with logs...
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 1:49pm
      Jul 7, 2024
      ev-dogtrailJohnson MeadowTrail is open and running pretty good.
      Jun 13, 2024 @ 8:51pm
      Jun 13, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      The Hub 30 3 14.4 km
      Andreas Canyon & Murray Canyon8.1 km
      Cahuilla Mountain Wilderness10.7 km
      Palm Canyon 2 112 km
      La Quinta Cove 14 17 1222.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2128 miles5,823 ft15 miles2,028 ft
      #5,921#2,58915599179
      Horse528 miles6,007 ft13 miles4,537 ft
      12
      Hike3369 miles15,630 ft34 miles5,276 ft
      #4,989#2,4225101238
      Trail Running3369 miles15,630 ft34 miles5,276 ft
      #5,003#2,42110127
      • By dsdonsut SDMBA Idyllwild & contributors
      • Admins: IVMTB, Idyllwild
      • #21182 - 3,130 views

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