Trail Overview

A fun, challenging trail that leads back to the Southern Cross Mine area. There are lots of dispersed camping spots along the way and quite a few killer ones at the end. The trail is difficult in spots with loose rocky hill climbs, rocky washes, sandy washes, and tight bermed corners. Some sections are pretty whooped-out once it becomes a straightaway. There are lots of fields of cholla cactus and spectacular mountain views. Be careful of tire damage on sharp rocks and paint damage from trees along the trail. There is no cell service.

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Difficulty

Sharp rocks may cause tire damage, and the narrow sections with sharp desert trees may cause paint damage. There are loose rocky sections, sandy washes, and deep washouts

Technical Rating

Corrine Carter

Jan 11, 2025

Open

Fun, tight, but not too technical from Plomosa Rd to the mine. I didn't do the entire trail, just to the mine and then over the pass

Dave Gilmour

Dec 20, 2024

Open