Hackberry Creek

Total Miles
2.6

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This scenic trail links into the Lower Hackberry Trail, allowing for a nice but challenging loop accessible from Highway 60. Alternatively, you can take a different leg back if you've already ventured on the Lower Hackberry Trail, eliminating the trail from being an in-and-out route only. The area has many rocks, ledges, climbs, and straightforward trail sections. However, if it rains or water flows in the creek, the trail will have a good flow, making it tricky.3.5 hours does not include the time to get to the trail.

Photos of Hackberry Creek

Hackberry Creek
Hackberry Creek

Difficulty

This trial has a lot of rock obstacles that require high clearance. Due to the off-camber and the mobility of rocks, it can be very tricky. When the creek is flowing or mud exists, it raises difficulty.

History

Most of these trails are formed from old mining routes and utility paths.

Technical Rating

7

Hackberry Creek can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

Two options are available: The first is to take Highway 60 to Oak Flat Campground and stage there. The staging area at FR315 is small and can become overcrowded with hikers. Continue down the paved road that leads to the campground staging area for approximately 1/3 of a mile to FR315. It is dirt from here. The second option is to take the Lower Hackberry Trail to the FR315 and Hackberry Creek crossing, allowing the Lower Hackberry Trail to become a partial loop, still needing to exit the area via the initial trail

Hackberry Creek Map

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