Four Corners
Four Corners sits on Verdugo Truck Trail in Lake Elsinore, a staging point for mountain biking access into the Cleveland National Forest network—the kind of trailhead where riders park, gear up, and…
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About Four Corners
Four Corners sits on Verdugo Truck Trail in Lake Elsinore, a staging point for mountain biking access into the Cleveland National Forest network—the kind of trailhead where riders park, gear up, and head into intermediate-to-advanced terrain rather than a manicured park or rental shop. The riding here pulls from the broader Elsinore-area trail system that attracts weekend cyclists from across the valley looking for elevation gain and technical passages. The spot draws experienced mountain bikers and regular forest users more than casual family recreation; seasonality swings with weather—fall and spring are the predictable busy periods when heat and rain don't constrain riding. Riders who live closer to the Santa Rosa Plateau or prefer smoother beginner-friendly loops elsewhere will find this spot suited to those already comfortable on technical trail. Local operators and organized group rides often use Four Corners as a launching point, making weekends busier than weekdays and mid-morning through early afternoon the typical window.
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Starting from the Bear Canyon Loop Trail off the 74, you can reach Four Corners, which is a trail junction for several different paths. You can take Sitton which takes you to Sitton Peak and the truck trail. You can also take the Verdugo Truck Trail to the settlements but should check on conditions ...
This is just a giant junction that 5 trails meet at, and you can go to many destinations in the San Mateo Wild area like Sitton Peak or Tenaja Falls.
Large, clear intersection of multiple hiking trails in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness Area. Sign posts clearly mark trail names and distances, including the trail leading up to popular Sitton Peak.
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