Cliffhanger Trail

Total Miles 3.6
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This point-to-point trail takes you from Red Rock Loop Road to Highway 89A. If you veer south halfway down the trail, you'll reach the trailhead for the Oak Creek Trail. This is a short 0.5-mile hike down to Oak Creek and the ruins of an old stone cabin homestead. There is one short section that gives this trail its rating and name: it is a narrow, rocky shelf road that can be intimidating to some drivers. Watch for hikers and horseback riders along the trail.

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Difficulty

The majority of this trail is rated a 2. There is a section which gives this trail its name: a steep descent/ascent with large rocks up to 18 inches in height that is on a shelf road.

Technical Rating

4

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Nestor Sambilay Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
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Glen Z
Apr 28, 2025
Open
Nice trail. It is rocky with some loose rocks. There are a couple spots that have some short 12”-18” shelfs. Did it in my Bronco with 35” tires. I did engage my rear locks once. There was no one on the trail, but did see two vehicles parked. I would do it again.
Mike Morrell
Feb 22, 2025
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Great vistas we were riding with a group of eight side by sides the trail was smooth in some spots and little technical in others. Most people with a little experience should have no issues. I would not take small SUV's on this trail. anything lifted or set up for off road will be fine.
Bruce Waugh
Feb 12, 2025
Open
Easy trail with one rocky cliff edge.
Sean T
Dec 03, 2024
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David Groff
Nov 09, 2024
Open
A few spots are better in 4W low. In the late afternoon (depending on your direction of travel- facing west can blind you) the sun can obliterate seeing any & everything like the edge of the road obstacles, etc… you can literally be driving blind
Justin Nekos
Sep 11, 2024
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Jeff Rose
Apr 28, 2024
Open
One group of 4 vehicles coming the other way was all we saw. No mud but the rain we had a couple of days ago kept the dust down. Nice trail but doesn't have the spectacular views that you get on some of the other trails around here
Tom Crowell
Apr 26, 2024
Open
Quick and easy trail. 35 minutes max.
Brian Shipley
Jan 27, 2024
Open
Only needed 4high one time, good trail with jagged rocks and ruts. Stock 4x4 no problem.
Andy Riggle
Jan 01, 2024
Open
david marsella
Nov 25, 2023
Open

Cliffhanger Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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