Trail Overview

This is a mix of Forest Service/logging roads with some well-maintained power line trails included. This drive has amazing views and is truly enjoyable. There are multiple culverts and small streams that flood the road at different times, so use caution when crossing water obstacles. There are some fire rings and campsites, but it is unknown if these are legal camping sites. The trail also passes by an amazing climbing area called Black Mountain. It's a great fall drive.

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Difficulty

This trail has a mix of road surfaces and multiple culverts that can flood the road.

Technical Rating

Richard Thompson

Jul 15, 2026

Obstructed

Washout

Narrow washout about 5 miles in from 114.

Burton Guster

Jun 19, 2026

2024 Ford Bronco

Obstructed

WashoutImpassable Water Crossing

The trail was super easy, well groomed dirt roads but abiut two thirds through the trail we reached an unpassable washout and had to turn around. We spent a couple hours exploring all the offshoots and all were easy.

Eric Dean

Jun 04, 2026

Open

Normal

Trail is open from one end to the other.

Solstice Barrett

Sep 21, 2024

2004 Toyota Tacoma

Obstructed

still closed just about half way from the south end. but there's plenty of trails to explore around for the day. nice views along the power lines, some cool hidden surprises.

Ryan S

Aug 25, 2024

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

Can not get all the way through, multiple bridges on the north end are out. You can go about half way up then west off the power lines, then left on Canal Rd to do a loop. Fun though.

Billy Mitchell

May 12, 2024

2022 Toyota Tacoma

Temporarily Closed

Dylan Whittaker

Mar 29, 2024

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate