A memorable road trip to Santa Rosa Mountain in California

Santa Rosa Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.456m (8,057ft) above sea level, located in Riverside County, in the U.S. state of California.

Santa Rosa Mountain

Where is Santa Rosa Mountain?

The peak is located in San Bernardino National Forest, in the southern part of the US state of California.

Is the road to Santa Rosa Mountain paved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Santa Rosa Road (7S02). The road is dirt and moderately bumpy, so high-clearance is mandatory and 4-wheel drive is strongly recommended. It’s pretty steep, hitting a 13% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. There are sections where the road is very narrow so be careful and mindful of oncoming drivers. 

How long is the road to Santa Rosa Mountain?

Starting at the paved CA-74, near Ribbonwood, the ascent is 16.41km (10.2 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1058 meters. The average gradient is 6.44%.

Is the road to Santa Rosa Mountain open year-round? 

Set high in the Peninsular Ranges system, the road is usually closed each winter if snow and ice create dangerous conditions. This road may be closed during times of high fire danger or rainy weather.

 

 

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