Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail

The poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail is a quick and easy adventure in San Bernardino National Forest that follows along a forest service road and offers views over the surrounding landscape. While out hiking the trail, you will gain a small amount of elevation along the road as you work your way to the lookout at Ranger Peak, before heading south for some more views. Although this route largely follows a long and flat dirt road, there is one section of rocks that you will need to traverse, making proper hiking boots a necessity.
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Route Description for Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail
Whether you are simply looking to get outdoors for some exercise and fresh mountain air, or are wanting to take in the views of surrounding mountains and valleys, the Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail is a short adventure that will be sure not to disappoint.
Setting out from the trailhead, you will make your way to the northwest along the road as it passes through some stretches of forest terrain. Eventually, you will arrive at a fork and follow the path on the right for some scenic views of the landscape surrounding Ranger Peak.
From here, you will head back to the junction and turn right in order to continue along the road to another viewpoint overlooking the California landscape. After taking in the views, simply head back along the same route to return to the trailhead where you began.
Getting to the Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail Trailhead
The starting point for the Poppet Flat Divide Truck Trail can be found along CA-243, just 0.2 km northwest of the Forest Service Vista Grande Fire Station 51.
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