Crane's Nest Road

Total Miles
4.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Crane's Nest Road is an 8.4 mile out and back trail that ends at a primitive camping area and trailhead for a short hiking trail that takes you to the Colorado River. The trail up to the primitive camping area is easy and passable by most 4WD and some AWD vehicles. The last short portion (approximately 1/4 mile) to the hiking trailhead is more difficult with rocks up to 12" in height.

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Crane's Nest Road
Crane's Nest Road

Difficulty

The majority of the trail (up to primitive camping area) is rated 2. The final short section to the hiking trailhead gives this trail its rating with rocks up to 12" in height to negotiate.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Crane's Nest Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Crane's Nest Road Map

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