Spring Meadows Road
Total Miles
5.1
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This graded, gravel trail takes you through the northern area of Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge. There are many attractions to explore, including: Peterson Reservoir, Crystal Reservoir, Lower Crystal Marsh and Wetlands, Devil's Hole, the Ash Meadow's Visitor Center, Longstreet Spring and Historical Cabin, Bell Vista Road, and Point of Rocks Boardwalk.
Photos of Spring Meadows Road
Difficulty
Well graded road, but can have some washboard sections.
History
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was established June 18, 1984. Managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the refuge protects threatened and endangered species, many of which occur nowhere else in the world. It encompasses over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert uplands.
Status Reports
Spring Meadows Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Spring Meadows Road Map
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