2.9 hr
Overview
Take this dirt doubletrack up and over the Crafton Hills as it accesses a number of trails in the area. The high point of this one is at the top of Zanja Peak (3,533') with terrific 360\u00b0 views. You'll feel the climb as it continues steadily for over four miles with only a brief descent section after 1.0 mile. From the summit, continue along the ridgeline as it bends to the right (southeast) towards Yucaipa Regional Park.
Trail Stats
9.1 km
343 m
1044 m
717 m
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Photos
Crafton Hills Conservancy sign about 100 to 200 yards down the trail from the start.
Crafton Hills Conservancy sign about 100 to 200 yards down the trail from the start.
Yucaipa Regional Park trail junction. From here, you leave the dirt road and follow the regional park trail.
Yucaipa Regional Park trail junction. From here, you leave the dirt road and follow the regional park trail.
Beginning of the dirt road.
Beginning of the dirt road.
Looking south back along the trail about 2 miles in from the start.
Looking south back along the trail about 2 miles in from the start.
Trail mile markers are spaced at 0.5 mile intervals.
Trail mile markers are spaced at 0.5 mile intervals.
View looking west over the Inland Empire with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background
View looking west over the Inland Empire with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background
Love this trail!
Love this trail!
View looking north after the trail tops out towards Yucaipa Ridge and the northern end of the town of Yucaipa.
View looking north after the trail tops out towards Yucaipa Ridge and the northern end of the town of Yucaipa.