Trail Overview
Salida is a challenging 50-inch trail that is very rocky for the entire length of the trail. It's mostly two-track width, with a few sections that are almost too narrow for an ATV. The trail is full of big loose rocks, boulders, chunky rock outcroppings, loose dirt, slab ledges, and washouts. There are some steep climbs and descents that are full of these rocks and washouts, which makes it tricky and intimidating for the inexperienced rider. It gains 500 feet and loses 1,200 feet over 4.2 miles when riding south to north. It dips in and out of ravines and winds through the juniper trees, pinyon pines, and oak thickets. The south end is more difficult than the north end, as it eventually pops onto a wider road for the last section. Overall it's a difficult trail due to so many rocks, even though there aren't any significantly large obstacles. Note that the trail has several unmarked intersections that aren't on the map, and it appears to mostly be ridden by dirt bikes.
Difficulty
This trail is rated a 5 for dirt bikes and would be even more difficult for an ATV due to so many rocks, steep climbs, loose rock and washouts. Certain sections are too narrow for an ATV. As always, there is potential for trees to be down in the area.
