Mount Ord

Recent retiree getting back to what I love - the great outdoors and all its activities. Also - new to onX. Let me just iterate the importance of added Trail Reports. I didn't see these existed and only read the trail summary before hitting this trail. BIG MISTAKE. Took the North entrance as summary said this was where a few challenges existed and wanted to hit them going up vs down. Early on the challenges were fun but I did hit skid plates a few times. Then came sharp turns with washed out ledges. No big deal for a Jeep but a 2025 Land Cruiser (and no spotter) was difficult (dug out part of a wall for one turn). Near top I hit my end (a big rut) that nearly tipped me. Challenge - turning around. Backed out a ways (no fun). Back to those narrow turns. So much harder going down. Trying to align so back tire didn't go off ledge was impossible. Had to build up a makeshift ledge. With no other option, I sprinted crossed it and held my breath. Both Land Cruiser and I took some bruises. Be Aware!

Early morning run, trail was dry down low, damp as I went up in elevation, with a couple of puddles in the shadows. I did the south side and would like to run the north side in the future. Started to go down the north side and about 50 yard in, said not today! Went and found the entrance to the north side and I would rather start there and go up, rather than come down it, especially for the first time. This is a fun trail with views. Aired down to 20 psi front n rear, it kept the early on washboard calm and comfortable. As others have stated the south side is an easy trail, it’s rated a 3 due to it being single vehicle wide road with a few spots for turn out to allow someone to pass.

The southern trail to the towers is very easy, probably even passable in a normal car. I wouldn’t even bother to attempt the northern side with a stock Tundra

Nice open mountain trail. Ran into a couple vehicles but pretty quiet for the most part. Run your tires down to 15-20 PSI to smooth it out a bit.