Lake Hughes Truck Trail

Total Miles
3.3

Elevation

1,243.19 ft

Duration

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Trail Overview

This easy route begins just east of Lake Hughes in remote northern Los Angeles County, California, and connects the area to the Tule Divide trail. The drive is a mostly uneventful climb with pretty views of the Leona and Antelope Valleys. You may encounter ruts and loose rocks, but neither are challenging enough to require four-wheel drive.

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Difficulty

Most sections are smooth, but a few sections are rutted with loose rocks.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Fun route, can connect to other trails for longer ride, some loose rocks & sand in sections. Can get dusty. Overall all fun trails. Not to steep Great practice for novice riders

Access Description

The trail is accessible via Elizabeth Lake Road, either coming east from Tejon Pass or west from Leona Valley/Palmdale/Lancaster. If using Apple or Google Maps to arrive at the trailhead, select "Trail N" in Lake Hughes as your destination. Once you arrive, you will see that Trail N is the first right past the small bridge. Make the SECOND right onto Lake Hughes Truck Trail and switch to onX Offroad.

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