Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel
Total Miles
9.0
Elevation
1,339.74 ft
Duration
1.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
The trail is single-car wide with short climbs and descents. This is a short trail with great views from multiple locations of the trail. This is the backway to the William Henry Schmidt Tunnel. It's worth the drive to walk the tunnel and see the old abandoned house on the other side of the hill.
Photos of Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel
Difficulty
Most stock four wheel drives should make this trail with ease. Some of the climbs should be done in low gear and not recommended for 2 wheel drives.
History
This trail leads you to the William Henry "Burro" Schmidt Tunnel. This Tunnel took 38 years to hand dig and is 1/2 mile long, it was completed in 1938.
Status Reports
Popular Trails
Aftershock
Eureka Peak
Sacotone Shootover
Whitmore Gold Mines
Go Farther
Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week — no strings attached. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. View your favorite zones in 3D. Send trails to friends. Start planning the trip of a lifetime now.