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Because of Cedar Fire all trails are closed until Spring. Rangers must work on soil erosion prevention before they can take time to clear trails.
Green Valley Campground Loop:
A wide fire road through chaparral terrain,exposed to sun. You
will seethe reforestaion from a fire on the Arroyo Seco Primitive
Camp trail. Great view onthe California Riding and Hiking Trail
(CR&H). Note that the spring at Arroyo Seco is dry. The only
water available is at Green Valley. Directions: From Green
Valley Camp/Picnic area, take the Arroyo Seco Fire Road. At the
California Riding and Hiking Trail (CR&H) junction, a right
turn (north) will lead to the Arroyo Seco Primitive Camp (0.6
mile). A left turn (south) will continue the loop on the CR&H
to the fire road that leads back to campground. The loop can
be extended by turning right (south) at the junction and continuing
to Highway 79, and riding back to Green Valley Campground along
the highway. Distance: Approx 4 miles Time: Approx
2 hrs Difficulty: 2.5
Granite Springs Primative Camp
The first 2.8 miles is a sunny, steady climb. From Oakzanita
Junction the trail gets easier and is mostly through shaded pine
forest. Directions: From Highway 79 head up the East Mesa
Fire Road to the Oakzanita Junction. A right turn (south) leads
to Oakzanita Peak (ends in foot trail only). The left fork leads
to Granite Springs and the Primitive camp. Water is available
at the camp. Distance: Approx 11.5 miles Time: Approx
3 hrs. Difficulty: 3
School Camp Loop:
This is one of the easiest rides except for the steep 0.6 miles
up the Soapstone Grade. This ride follows a fire road through
a variety of terrain. Directions: Start at the Park Museum
and ride the road immediately behind it south toward the horse
corrals, then left on the fire road, passing the lower portion
of the school camp to the Upper Green Valley Fire Road Junction
and continue north. At Soapstone Grade Junction turn left at
the Stonewall Creek Fire Road will take you downhill back to
the upper Green Valley Fire Road and School Camp. To extend the
ride one can take a right (north) at Stonewall Creek Junction.
This will take you into the meadow areas around the Stonewall
mine and Cuyamaca Lake. Distance: Approx 8 miles Time:
Approx 3 hrs Difficulty: 2
Middle Peak Loop:
A steady climb leads to the beautiful, forested vistas and the
interesting switchback downhill section on the east side of the
peak. Directions: From Highway 79 take Milk Ranch Road
west. At Azalea Springs Fire Road Junction continue west, take
the right fork (north) through the gate about 1/2 mile from the
junction. Continue on Middle Peak Fire Road to Milk Ranch Road
Junction, a left turn (east) brings you back to the trail head.
Be careful not to get off on the Black Oak Trail, which is closed
to bicycles. There is no water on this trail. Distance:
Approx 7.5 miles Time: Aprox. 2 hrs. Difficulty:
3.5
West Mesa Trail:
This trail is the most tree covered in the park. It is uphill
until the Cuyamaca Peak Junction. Then it is downhill most of
the rest of the ride.Distance: Approx. 6.5 miles Time:
Approx. 3 hrs Difficulty: 3.0
Cuyamaca Grand Loop:
The West Mesa trail ride (above) can be lengthened into a long
loop that will take you through most of the varied types of terrain
in the park. This loop makes a very enjoyable day trip but pack
a lunch. Directions: Follow the School Camp trail to the
Stonewall Creek Junction. Turn right (north) at the Stonewall
Creek Fire Road Junction and right (north) again at Los Vaqueros
road (paved). Take a left (south) on the Stonewall Mine Road
(paved) and follow it to Highway 79. Turn right on 79 and follow
it to Milk Ranch road. Then follow the instructions for the West
Mesa Trail to it's end back on Highway 79. Finish the loop by
continuing down 79 to the School Camp. Water is available at
the School Camp/Park Headquarters, and Azalea Springs. Distance:
Approx 15 miles Time: Difficulty: 4.5
Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road(paved):
This Paved road goes all the way to the top of the park. It's
a steep ride, but the view is worth the work.Directions:
The Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road leaves Highway 79 about 1/4 mile
south of the Paso Picacho Campground (the road is also accessible
from the campground). Stay on the paved road all the way to the
top. Good Luck and please control your down hill speed. Distance:
Approx. 3.5 miles Time: Approx 1.5 hrs. Difficulty:
4.5
