Backward Tank

Total Miles 3.7
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an easy, two-car width road with plenty of pull-offs. Not maintained in the winter. Along this route, you will find multiple camp spots, for both big and small groups, and beautiful open meadow views. This can be a very busy area on the weekend. The road will be very muddy when wet, and falling trees are common. There is spotty cell phone service. Please do not drive in the meadow; stay on designated roads.

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Difficulty

Not winter maintained, muddy when wet.

Technical Rating

1

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Bear Yava-Coco
Mar 17, 2026
Open
This section of the 535 (or the 536...depending on what map you use) was simpler and smoother, but it had some mud ruts running through it. Made for some interesting lines. The Fry Lake's abundance of water also brings a TON of mosquitoes!!! Keep your shield on or you may have an early snack!
Carisa Sharrett
Aug 15, 2024
Open
Well-maintained part of the trail, lots of forest views.
Amer Kokic
Jul 06, 2024
Open
Very busy popular camp area wouldn’t recommend for off roading. Easy trail
Corrine Carter
Aug 05, 2023
Open
Michael Dorrett
Jul 21, 2023
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Backward Tank Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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