Big Bug Mesa

Total Miles 4.9
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This dusty and rocky trail takes you across the Big Bug Mesa in the Bradshaw Mountains. The first part of this trail is a maintained gravel road that turns into a rocky and bumpy dirt road. As you get farther down this trail, it gets rockier and more deteriorated. Some sneaky big rocks are on the road, so keep your eyes open. There are also lots of branches that are on the trail that could puncture a tire, as well as active logging equipment, so be aware of mobile equipment. There are some very dusty sections on this trail due to equipment traffic. At the end of this trail, the road gets more narrow and turns into a 60-inch trail. There are many campsites along this trail. Most of these sites are on Big Bug Mesa.

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Difficulty

This is an uneven rocky road with loose rocks.

Technical Rating

3

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Phillip B
Jun 30, 2025
Open
This trail was redone with new gravel and is very smooth and this is accessible with almost any vehicle. Awesome gravel turnaround at the end with a great canyon view.
Sam Knight
Jun 29, 2025
Open
This entire trail has been redone with road base and is very smooth and easy.
Braden Teeters
May 28, 2025
Open
Trail closed due to construction on the road.

Big Bug Mesa Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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