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Last Updated on 05/22/1998 |
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Silverwood Lake from Hesperia
via Summit Valley Road, Hwy 173 |
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Location: San Bernardino Mountains, San Bernardino National Forest, Southern California
Region: Silverwood Lake Region
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Total Distance: 26.2 Mi
Elevation Gain: 1,000 Ft |
Season: Sept-April
Type: Loop |
Start Elev: 3,110 Ft Peak Elev: 3,760 Ft |
Total
Time: 1.88 hr |
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Driving Directions |
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Drive to Hesperia, CA. |
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Route |
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Ride from Hesperia to Santa Fe East which is on the east side of the railroad tracks that pass under Main St. Continue on this road after the name changes to Summit Valley Road. You will pass by the Hesperia Airport, go down a hill, around a corner and shortly thereafter the road will change to a dirt road. The road is dirt for another 4-5 miles and then it is paved again. The road continues climbing and then dumps you down onto Highway 138 with the Summit Valley Country store right across the road. Make a left onto 138 and watch out for cars. After a couple miles, make a left onto Highway 173. Take Hwy 173 all the way to Arrowhead Lake road and make a left. Take this road back to Hesperia. |
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Details |
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More of a road ride besides the dirt section of Summit Valley Road. |
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Trail Condition |
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Summit Valley Road is wide but may be a little sandy in spots and usually has a fair amount of washboards. |
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Forest Details |
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Desert plants all the way. |
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Additional Elevation & Distance Information |
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The highest elevation is reached on Summit Valley Road just before it drops down to Highway 138. There are some ups and downs along this ride. |
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