Corral Hollow

Total Miles
13.7

Elevation

2,493.45 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer

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Trail Overview

This trail, open to green-sticker vehicles, starts out with a steep climb through thick mule ear meadows up to a high ridge. Stop to enjoy the beautiful views of Bear Valley Ski Area and Mokelumne Wilderness. A few campspots are available along the ridge. The trail becomes easier after the ridge for the rest of the ride. Take time to visit a historic cowboy cabin. Green-sticker vehicles must stop here, but others can continue onto the last mile along Cabbage Patch Road. Explore more off-road trails west of Corral Hollow.

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Corral Hollow
Corral Hollow

Difficulty

Moderate: East side is steep, narrow, rutted and rocky in spots. West side is more downhill and easier. Suitable for stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs. Dusty when dry. More challenging when wet.

History

The unusual 2-story Bear Trap Cabin is believed to be an old cowboy cabin. It is owned and maintained by the U.S. Forest Service and is in remarkably good condition. Inside you'll find stairs, furniture and a functioning wood stove. There's also an outhouse in the back.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Brando Menicucci
Nov 25, 2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Snow/Ice
This is one of my favorite trails. I mainly come here in the summer to camp and you will always run into great people. I would say most of the trail is a rating 2 besides the 1st mile of the northside entrance. That’s where it is rated 4 and would recommend lifted 4 x 4. This trip I came in the winter and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend someone with at least a 34 inch tire to brake trail. And then pretty much any size tire can come after in the tracks.
Dale Maxwell
Oct 13, 2024
1988 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Quite a bit of loose rock, dust, and deep ruts. Trail is well marked with a lot of diversions to other paths. I made it through with stock running gear/no lockers on 17x33s and 6” lift. Some areas were tricky to gain traction but after a couple attempts the YJ was able to climb out. Watch out for hikers and side by sides as there are a few blind hills. Great trail overall and this was my first experience off roading.
Alviraaz S
Sep 28, 2024
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Started on east entrance took at nice and slow just so we didn’t damage anything. There are some big boulders there and the hardest part is on from this entrance I would say more like a 5/10 and rest is just 3 0r 4 out of 10. If you start from west end then it starts from 1 and goes up. There are few tight spots but was able to make it with the full size truck. Want to go back and try from west side.
Randy Boelkes
Sep 07, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
Started at west end, dusty forest service road for first third, second third was a little rockier. The last third after the lookouts was the most challenging terrain, but not difficult. Probably easier going east bound, but wouldn’t have been hard westbound either. Dusty this time of year!

Access Description

From Stockton, take Route 4 northeast about 93 miles. Turn left 0.1 miles after sign for Alpine County Line. If you make it to Bear Valley, you've gone 1 1/2 mile too far.

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