Corral Canyon OHV, Hard 4x4 trail in Lake Elsinore, CA
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    Corral Canyon OHV

    Lake Elsinore, CA•West

    Corral Canyon OHV is a hard 40+ miles off-road trail near Lake Elsinore, CA, best run Year-round. The gear list marks 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 3"+ lift kit, 4WD with low range and Recovery straps as required, and Rear locker and Winch as recommended. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended without the required build parts.

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    Corral Canyon OHV Area delivers technical rock crawling and hill climbs in the mountains east of San Diego, making it the premier moderate-to-difficult destination for Southern California wheelers. The trail system winds through chaparral-covered hillsides and granite boulder fields typical of the Peninsular Ranges. Technical sections require careful line selection and spotter assistance, while easier connector trails allow drivers to choose their own adventure level. The proximity to San Diego makes it perfect for day trips, though dispersed camping is available for those wanting to maximize trail time.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Corral Canyon is located in Cleveland National Forest, named after President Grover Cleveland.

    #2

    The area was used extensively during Prohibition for bootlegger hideouts due to its remote canyons.

    #3

    San Diego's first automobile club pioneered many of these trails in the early 1900s.

    Length
    40+ miles
    Best Season
    Year-round
    Permit
    Not Required
    Technical climbsForest sceneryRock gardensNear San Diego

    🛞 Tires

    required
    33"+ mud-terrain tires
    Aggressive tread for rocky terrain

    🔧 Suspension

    required
    3"+ lift kit
    Ground clearance needed for obstacles

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    4WD with low range
    recommended
    Rear locker

    🪢 Recovery

    recommended
    Winch
    required
    Recovery straps

    🛡️ Protection

    required
    Rock sliders
    required
    Skid plates
    1
    Main Trailhead
    33.4692, -117.3012
    2
    Upper Loop Junction
    33.4856, -117.2897

    Closest campgrounds to Corral Canyon OHV:

    Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.

    Where to Camp

    1 campground within 30 miles of this trail

    California|26 mi|44 min
    $$
    20 sites
    Season: Seasonal

    GPS Coordinates

    33.4692, -117.3012

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