Trail Overview

Harding Point (FS 535A) is an out-and-back scenic trail through pine trees and lush green forest. Numerous campsites along the route, some with great views. Expect heavy hunting traffic during hunting season and a few spur trails branching off. After rain, the trail becomes very muddy with deep ruts, but remains a forest road with room to navigate around obstacles while staying on the trail for the first 2.5 miles. At mile 2.5, the trail narrows and becomes overgrown. At mile 3, large fallen trees block the route, making the final 0.10 mile impassable. There is adequate room to turn around or back out at the blockage.

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Difficulty

This is an easy dirt route that may develop large mud holes after rain, requiring minor navigation around wet sections.

Technical Rating

Bear Yava-Coco

Aug 12, 2026

2009 Suzuki DR200

Open

NormalMuddy/Wet

Some very deep puddles... or are they ponds?!?! Went all the way down to Harding Point Peninsula without issue but left when the National Warning for flash flooding sounded. The ride is easy... unless you try to go through the puddles. I try not to create a new trail, so I went through the largest puddle attempting to avoid the deepest section, yet it was so slick my back end kicked me off the tiny line I found, and I went straight into the side wash. Bike stopped and I flew over the bars. Luckily, I managed a shoulder roll and landed on my feet. See images for results. Right side of handlebar got severely bent, but my ego got bent more.

Ryan Kocher

Mar 21, 2026

2021 TOYOTA TACOMA

Open

DustyMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Good camping opportunities on Harding point. Just rough enough at the entrance to keep camp trailers out, some big mud holes with ways to get around them. People were camped in various location but not crowded at all.