An easy and picturesque ride on a narrow dirt road.
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THE STATS
- 1-16+ Miles
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 200-1500 ft
- Out 'n' Back or loop
- Forest Road
- When: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Where: The Greenhorns
- Access: Wofford Heights/Alta Sierra
- Land: Sequoia National Forest
- Map: Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Map, 6th ed
Spring 2021: The area is starting to recover from the Cedar Fire! |
The Ride
Greenhorn East Road, signed 25S11, is a narrow low-use dirt road with wild scenery and incredible views of the Kern River Canyon. Weaving its way along the eastern slope of the Greenhorn Mountains, its mellow slope makes for an enjoyable and fairly easy ride, at least in the first few miles.
2.8 miles into the ride, the road splits. Climbing left will take you up to Portuguese Pass Road, 24S15, which can be used for a loop ride or for access to Portuguese Pass Trail. Pedalling down to the right will continue the dirt road traverse along the rolling terrain of the Greenhorns to Deep Creek Cave and beyond to the paved road 23S18 above Tyler Meadow, about 8 miles from the start. Along the way, there are several splits with dead end roads, some of which have great viewpoints.
The limestone Deep Creek Cave complex is located just above the road on Deep Creek about 6 miles into the ride. The main entrance to the cave has been blocked off by the USFS.
Beyond the cave, the dirt road 24S35 splits right and circles around the upper Bull Run Basin. Continuing on left (24S03) will steeply ascend to the pavement at 23S18 below the Tobias yurt/snow shelter.
Trailhead
From Wofford Heights, drive up the 155 to Greenhorn Summit (about 7 miles). Turn right at the Sand Shed, and 1 1/2 miles down road 24S15 is the dirt road 25S11 known as Greenhorn East Road.
Nearby Activities
- Bike Unal Trail, J.O., Portuguese Pass Trail, Portuguese North/upper Bull Run Trails, Tobias Trail
- Hike Sunday Peak, Black Mountain Hike, Baker Point Hike, Bull Run Peak, Tobias Lookout
- Go bouldering at the JO Boulders
- Raft, SUP, Paddle The Kern River
- Kiteboard or Windsurf on Isabella Lake
- Paddleboard Isabella Lake
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