Yes 3n26 over to 4n56 (Pinyon Ridge) FS road is very scenic, and drive it often. There's a gal who commutes over to the Armenian Camp in an old stock 66 VW sedan regularly on 3n26.
Cleghorn FS road (2N47) is much like Baldy Mesa (3N24) with terrific views and not likely to use 4WD but if it makes you feel better you can as the dirt is getting silty from OHV activity.
One of my favorite routes as you leave Wrightwood; head east down Lone Pine and turn right at the first FS road west of Clydes Ranch which is 3N31. That will take you to the top of the ridge you see to the south of Lone Pine road. 3N31 which is also known as the Lytle Creek truck trail. It terminates at Sheep Cyn. rd. turn left (north) and head down hill to Swarthout dirt rd. Go right (east) on Swarthout and head over to old rt. 66 and cross under the frwy to pick up Cleghorn (2N47) which will take you over to Silverwood Lake. Keep an eye out for opposing traffic during the weekends
much OHV activity on all these roads. After taking a break at the lake I return via Cleghorn rd. to the 15 and get off at the 138. Then go straight ahead on the dirt road that parallels the freeway which is 3N21 to the Baldy Mesa (3N24) dirt road. There is a FS sign facing you at the top of the offramp announcing you are entering the FS recreational use permit area. 3N24 will take you in a westerly direction and you drop back onto 138 about a mile or two from Mt. Top Junction. Then head back into Wrightwood as you normaly would. The entire loop is about 85 miles and negotiable in a vehicle with a fair amount of ground clearance, good AT tires and most likely in 2WD. the views are great and it's a nice half day play in the dirt.
You can also explore Stockton Flat which is accessable from Lytle Creek truck trail via 3N33 and a popular 4wd playground. You will need 4wd in Stockton Flat to get over the rocks in the wash.
The entire route I explained on a scale of 1-10 as degree of difficulty, I would rank it a 3-4. I've been across it many times in my Dodge Ram 4wd which is no small truck with crappy turning radius and have traveled the distance using 2wd. The truck is kinda big, and a pain dealing with opposing traffic which is why I use my Dual Sport bike for a half day ride.
These easy FS roads well help you gain experience and learn when you need 4WD and how to negotiate loose soil and rocks. As your experience increases there are plenty of what they call "Black Diamond" trails over in the Big Bear area.
Have fun out there and be safe, go in groups.
I miss my CJ-7
