Short Wheelbase

Total Miles
4.2

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

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Short Wheelbase
10

Trail Overview

Short Wheelbase road is a gravel and sandy road that has very large washouts that dip down, a long wheelbase vehicle would have a hard time and may find themselves dragging their rear ends. These spots are prone to flash floods, and do not attempt during rainy seasons. The road runs through the Bureau of Land Management property.

Photos of Short Wheelbase

Short Wheelbase
Short Wheelbase

Difficulty

Sand and deep dips that a long wheelbase will find difficulties.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Patrick Martin
Mar 20, 2024
4x4
Open
I wouldn’t take my wife’s car on this road but our long wheelbase pickup had no problems getting through the “short wheelbase” labeled section in 2WD.

Short Wheelbase can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Short Wheelbase Map

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