Sutton Bluff ATV 8 East - SB 8

Trail Overview

Sutton Bluff ATV 8 (East Section), also known as Low Gap (legal/emergency ID SB 8), is a 50-inch and under restricted trail within the Sutton Bluff OHV trail system managed by the Mark Twain National Forest Salem Unit. SB 8 East is a part of the "far east section" of Sutton Bluff OHV. Oriented as a north-to-south trail, starting at the Karkaghne Scenic Drive on the north end and concluding on the south at a 3-way crossing with SB 8 West and SB 9 in the bottoms. Summary of the SB 8 East: it starts on the Karkaghne Scenic Drive ridges heading south, shortly passing the SB 17, then hitting a small set of switchbacks. The route consistently goes downhill, passing the midway point. Beginning in the valley section that follows and crosses a feeder branch of the West Fork Black River, the trail consistently goes downhill to the conclusion at the SB 8 West and SB 9 crossing. SB 8 East's notable core elements include one small section of switchbacks, a natural coarse-gravel-dirt path featuring whoops, loose cobbles, mini boulders, natural rock slabs, tree roots, mild water crossings, and small water-collection spots. To enjoy this trail and OHV system, obtain the required Sutton Bluff permit from Mark Twain National Forest, and if intending to use an ATV on Reynolds County Roads to commute between trails, obtain the Reynolds County ATV/UTV permit as well, in accordance with Missouri state laws.

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Difficulty

SB 8 East is given a base rating of 3/10, for having small 3-12-inch water crossings and water collection spots, steep grades throughout the majority of the track, occasional small 3-12-inch fallen trees, tree roots acting as mini 3-8-inch ledges, loose 4-10-inch cobbles laying in the trail, 10-inch to 18-inch mini boulders, and natural slabs present on edges or mostly buried within the ground as part of the path. Difficulty can increase from heavy use, lack of maintenance, large 12-inch+ fallen trees blocking the trail, wet or rainy conditions, inclement weather, or damage sustained from flash flooding. If actively flooding, consider the trail closed.

Technical Rating

Sutton Bluff ATV 8 East - SB 8 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike