Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

Total Miles
14.4

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV
5

Trail Overview

This rugged backcountry drive climbs high to the ridgeline of the Sierra Pelona. After traversing the ridge for several scenic miles, it switchbacks down the mountain's northern side, offering outstanding views of Bouquet Reservoir. Most of the route is inside the Rowher Flat OHV Area, open to green sticker vehicles. If you're looking for a difficult route, follow the Rowher Trail on the map. Sierra Pelona Road crosses Rowher Trail several times on the north side.

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Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV
Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

Difficulty

Easy: Single-lane shelf road much of the way with adequate room to pass most of the time. Mildly steep in places with vertical dropoffs at the top. Suitable for stock 4x4 SUVs with decent ground clearance. Skid plates helpful.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Oliver T
Apr 12, 2025
4x4
Open
Omar Mulla
Mar 22, 2025
2022 Honda Passport
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Drove this in my AWD Honda Passport. Came up from Fall Canyon and Vasquez Truck Trail. Much tougher trail than previously reported, likely from this year’s rainfall. No passing room on some sketchy steep sections coming up from Fall Canyon. Deep washed out ruts on a lot of the climb. A few easy mud holes. Scope out the descents on foot before attempting by truck -some are VERY steep, especially the tail end of the OHV trail near Bouquet Reservoir. Beautiful views and peaceful up top. Spotty cell service.
Nathan F
Mar 19, 2025
Open
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
This trail is quite long so be prepared for a long journey. It is single lane the whole way. Also has steep cliff sides so if you don’t like heights then this is not the trail for you. Once you get to Texas cyn the trail gets very rough and more difficult. I would say 4L is quite helpful in this situation. There were also parts of this trail where I was asking myself can I just go home. I just was worried that there would not be an open gate at the other end. Luckily the gate going to the main highway was open.
Saul Gonzalez
Mar 16, 2025
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

Take I-5 to Highway 14. Get off 14 at Sand Canyon and head north to Sierra Highway. Go northeast about 4.5 miles to Rush Canyon Road on left. Follow Rush Canyon Road north 2.9 miles to Staging Area #1.

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