Silent Valley, Banning, CA

[Wbonsell]

We are supposed to be heading there on the 17th for a week. Have heard it's a nice park but some reviews have mentioned a rather "interesting" drive off the I-10 to get to the park. Steep and winding??

Would like to know what I'm in for before heading out. 35 gasser with Jeep in tow. Thanks...

[EZDZIT]

Yes, it is steep and winding on SR 243 from I-10 to the right-side turnoff for Poppet Flats Road and Silent Valley. Microsoft S&T says it is about 9.5 miles to the turnoff. You may wish to disconnect your toad along 243 before you reach the base of the mountain.

[Fred and Bonnie]

Yes, it's steep and winding, however very doable in our 37' towing the VUE. I usually ascend around 30-35 MPH in 2nd gear, same going down. Take your time, there are numerous turn-outs, so keep an eye on traffic.

Fred

[Old-Biscuit]

YEP......
2 lane steep-windy mtn road.

Gasser towing will be down in speed. Good suggestion to unhook and drive separate.

Entrance road to CG is also STEEP

CG is LARGE----some sites are strange lay out

[dp7]

Originally Posted by Wbonsell

We are supposed to be heading there on the 17th for a week. Have heard it's a nice park but some reviews have mentioned a rather "interesting" drive off the I-10 to get to the park. Steep and winding??

Would like to know what I'm in for before heading out. 35 gasser with Jeep in tow. Thanks...

We always disconnected/connected our Jeep at the base of the hill. Also keep a close eye on the rock outcroppings on the side of the road. Not a lot of clearance coming around some of the curves.

You may want to avoid the 8th street off ramp unless you have good ground clearance. It has a rather deep dip.

All very doable. Just take your time.