Fossil Creek Road

Total Miles
13.9

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Fossil Creek Road
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Trail Overview

This 13.2-mile point-to-point trail goes to the Fossil Creek Area. The trail ends in a permit-required area from 1 April to 1 October and must be purchased prior to arriving. There are several hiking trails that are connected to this trail. Once at the end of this trail, you can continue on to Child's Campground or to Irving Trailhead.

Photos of Fossil Creek Road

Fossil Creek Road
Fossil Creek Road

Difficulty

This is a maintained dirt road.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Anthony C
Apr 05, 2025
2016 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Washboard
Rough washboard from entry to split. Otherwise, easy route.
Bob Cusick
Jan 18, 2025
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Washboards 95% of the way
Dallas Mcnab
Apr 15, 2024
Open
Driving down 260 multiple signs indicated this trail was now open.
Scotty Douglass
Mar 20, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Weather Event
It sure when it Will be open; however, it appears closed from the recent rains.

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