Middle Dripping Springs

Total Miles 3
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This is a short trip into the hills, ended at a very steep, loose hill climb, and does continue to link up with the main Dripping Springs Trail. This hill is a long, steep, loose, and twisty climb with sections of large rock shelves and loose sections before and after. Experienced riders and drivers should only attempt this hill. Otherwise, the trail is beautiful to pass through a canyon of cholla forests, saguaros, and creosote. There are rocky, sandy wash sections and even an old homestead house on a hill in the canyon with interesting walls holding massive pieces of quartz within them. One bar LTE cell service in and out.

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Difficulty

The trail is rated a 4, until the hill climb where recording stops, Hill climb to connect to rest of trail would push to a 7 to continue

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Wyatt Pace
Jan 17, 2025
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Lots of loose gravel and steep grades with cliff edges. 4L needed to ascend the hill if you’re coming from the west. Very narrow, no trailers
Robert wiggenhorn
Jan 08, 2024
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Middle Dripping Springs Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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