Trail Overview
The trail begins with a winding climb along the side of a hill, featuring frequent dips, curves, and short but steep ditches formed by washouts. Vehicles with longer wheelbases may find the frequent dips and short, steep washouts more challenging. The route eventually weaves its way down to a cracked dry lakebed where the shoreline has receded, requiring a longer drive across the exposed lakebed to reach the water’s edge. The road is marked by large posts in the ground and ends at two separate beach areas with a few established fire rings suitable for camping. This area is seasonally closed from November 15 through February 15 to provide wintering waterfowl with an environment free of human disturbance. Please do not drive this trail during that time.
Difficulty
This trail earns its moderate rating due to the repeated steep dips, washout ditches, and uneven transitions that can challenge breakover angles, especially for longer wheelbase vehicles. While not extreme, drivers should be comfortable navigating erosion features and soft lakebed terrain, depending on conditions.