TOMBSTONE
Trail near Pine Valley, California · Cleveland National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses Dirt bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 32.71302, -116.57131
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, Dirt bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 3,439 to 3,743 ft
- Ride time
- 20 min by bike
- Surface
- Nat - native material
- Typical grade
- 0-5%
- Managed by
- Cleveland National Forest
- Trail number
- 907
- County
- San Diego County, California
California ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Green or red sticker from DMV for CA residents. Red sticker machines limited to open seasons.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Non-Resident OHV Use Permit $30 if home state has no OHV registration program. Sold online and by vendors.
- Trail pass
- None beyond sticker or permit. SVRAs charge day-use fees.
- Helmets
- All ATV operators and passengers on public land must wear a helmet.
- Young riders
- Under 14 must be supervised by a parent or authorized adult. Under 18 needs ATV safety certificate to ride unsupervised.
- Safety course
- ATV Safety Certificate for riders under 18 (or the supervising adult for under 14).
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- ROV rules differ, check OHMVR. Helmet and seat belts apply.
- Good to know
- $30 price from the 2025-2026 permit order form.
Source: CA State Parks OHMVR Division, CA DMV, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Corral Canyon Campground 0.1 mi away · Directions
- Bobcat Meadow Campground 0.9 mi away · Directions
- Boulder Oaks Eqst 5.3 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- CORRAL 0.8 mi long
- BOBCAT 1.1 mi long
- SPUR MEADOW 2.8 mi long
- Spur Meadow Cycle Trail 2.9 mi long
- BRONCO PEAK LOOP B 0.0 mi long
- BRONCO PEAK LOOP C 0.0 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is TOMBSTONE?
- TOMBSTONE is about 0.4 miles long, or about 0.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on TOMBSTONE?
- About 286 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 3,439 and 3,743 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike TOMBSTONE?
- Plan on about 25 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on TOMBSTONE?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on TOMBSTONE?
- TOMBSTONE is open to hiking, biking, horses and dirt bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does TOMBSTONE start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 32.71302, -116.57131. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.