Cleghorn Ridge Trail is a
combination of two parallel trails, one difficult and the other
easy that intersect at several points. Beginning at Silverwood
Lake, California Hwy 138. This trial offers ridge top views over
Mount Baldy and ends at I-15 Cajon Pass exit 129 or back to Hwy 138
again. The roughly graded route in this trail is suitable for
medium clearance 2WD in dry weather. The US Forest Service has
designated this trail as 2N47. There is a separate 4WD trail
(marked as X2W47) that runs parallel to the main route and is
smaller. This one intersects the main trail often and has a rating
of "difficult".
The good news is that drivers
are able to view the route beforehand and can choose the sections
they want to leave out. The start of the trail has an easy rating
which gets tougher as you move towards the top of the Cleghorn
Ridge. It is advisable to use a smaller vehicle, as the less
difficult areas too require good wheel articulation and placement
between boulders and obstacles. Drifters 4x4 Club, a local 4WD
club, looks after the basic trail maintenance.
This is a nice and shady spot
located along the trail. Taking a break here during the summer
months makes this spot desirable. Top it with a cache and a great
view of the High Desert. This container is a small coffee can with
some trading items and a log. Easy find! Please bring a writing
instrument to make your mark.
Enjoy the
break.
