Old Checkpoint Loop
Total Kilometers
8.0
Elevation
180.51 m
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
This short, straightforward route provides a quick loop off Highway 1 and back, with no significant obstacles. Entering from the northwest, you'll soon come upon a spacious gravel area, ideal for camping a dozen or more vehicles, set far enough from the road to enjoy some peace. Continuing, the trail turns right and makes a U-turn near a tree-shaded arroyo. The route then ascends gently back to Highway 1, passing an old cemetery and ultimately emerging near an abandoned military checkpoint that operated for several decades before it closed.
Photos of Old Checkpoint Loop
Difficulty
This loop has no challenging sections, and any high-clearance 2WD vehicle should navigate it without issues.
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