Long Gulch

Trail Overview

A narrow, one-lane trail winding through rocky hills with frequent wash and ditch crossings. Expect significant erosion and sections that will guarantee paint damage. The highlight (or challenge) is a long, rutted hill with loose rock that demands full commitment--once you start, there's no turning back. This trail was mapped East to West, in a downhill fashion. If I had to do it over again, I'd run it uphill, West to East, but that's a personal preference. If you are running West to East, once you pass the windmill wreckage, it's a full commitment to the uphill-loose-rock-shelf road. There is no turnaround or passing on the shelf road once you start the uphill.

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Difficulty

This trail is unmaintained and features a long uphill of loose rock and full commitment. There is no place to pass and/or turn around once you start up the hill. The wash and ditch crossings have steep entrances and exits. The road is narrow and paint damage is guaranteed on this trail.

Technical Rating

Long Gulch can be accessed by the following ride types:

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