Thomas Mountain

Beginner to Intermediate Level Ride. Bautista Canyon Road is our recommended introduction to off-road riding. Add Thomas Mountain for a slightly harder intermediate option. POI-old cabin foundation on top of Thomas Mountain near Yellow Post #13 campsite. End in Idyllwild. Start early. Can complete ride in under 5 hours if you minimize stops and push a little.

Route Stats

Length (miles)	88
Duration (hours)	6.0
Technical Difficulty / Terrain (1-10)	6
Elevation Change (feet)	8888
Scenic / Historic (1-10)	6
Two-Up Friendly	Bautista Canyon Only

Important Note About The Routes:

We have made our best efforts to supply informative routes. PLEASE USE YOUR DISCRETION and JUDGEMENT. Conditions change rapidly and can vary significantly for each ride due to weather, fire, daylight/time of year, road construction, and many other variables. There is no substitute for your personal judgement. Only you know your capabilities, physical condition on the day of the ride, and the preparation, condition, and capability of your motorcycle.

For these reasons, BMW MoR always “pre-rides” a given route for our shop rides even if we have done that ride many times before. The very definition of Adventure riding involves managing your body (physical and emotional) and your motorcycles mechanical condition while enjoying the adventure. Be prepared and make good decisions on whether to turn around or skip sections of rides as conditions warrant.

Use these tracks and routes as a planning tool to add or subtract or modify to your suit your time, abilities, and environmental conditions.