Sycamore Creek

Total Miles11.9
Technical Rating
4Moderate
Best TimeFall, Winter, Spring
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

The OHV trails here are extensive. You could spend days exploring this area. If you want a fun, challenging obstacle, try the canyon east of Squeeze Rock. ATVS, UTVs and dirt bikes will especially like this network of trails.

Photos of Sycamore Creek

Difficulty

Difficult: Although most of the route is easy to moderate, the northern loop is extremely steep and narrow. Be very careful as ruts and washouts are constantly changing. Turn around if necessary. Modified vehicles are best, but a skilled driver can do this trail in an aggressive stock high clearance SUV.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Chris Kelley
Sep 19, 2026
Open
Trail is open. There is a burnt SUV that was obstructing the trail, but has now been moved out of the way. The vehicle is located at the hardest obstacle.
Wyatt Davenport
Aug 31, 2026
2014 Kawasaki Teryx 4
Obstructed
Broken Down Vehicle
05/04/2026 Vehicle burned down on left side of the climb. Narrow 60” SXS made it up barely.
Erik Rodriguez
Aug 08, 2026
Obstructed
Broken Down Vehicle
Just as others reported, burnt down vehicle makes it very difficult to continue the route. My 4 runner is lifted 3” and on 33’s and with the recent rains some of the trail was pretty rough. Not a 4/10 trail currently. You can pass by with a sxs although it’ll be a tight fit.
habsfaninphx
May 20, 2026
Obstructed
Broken Down Vehicle
Burnt out car still partially blocking at obstacle. SxS or possibly short wheel base jeeps might make it through. I did not try.
juan arraez
May 03, 2026
Open
Joh ED
Mar 29, 2026
2024 Jeep Sahara stock
Open
Ghostyn Offroad
Jan 25, 2026
2024 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
The description is accurate, there was only one portion where it would be beneficial for a buggy or heavily lifted vehicle, which is the photograph. I got through with my Bronco Badlands but heavily scraped the skids and I would not do it again. Was certain I was going to break something and I just sent it lol. The area was these insane boulders. There are some other areas where the tilt and pitch of your vehicle was pretty intense, especially if this was your first time off roading.
Jerry Jones
Jan 03, 2026
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Half way through there was a hill we were unable to get up due to it being washed out
Michael Dunphy
Nov 29, 2025
Open
NormalMuddy/WetWashboard
Gorgeous day to ride! It was sunny, warm and low dust due to the recent rains. As always, the shooting areas were trashed but otherwise amazing!
John Lyons
Nov 26, 2025
2020 Polaris RZR XP 4
Open
Muddy/WetRough/DeterioratedWashboard
Over all wet conditions with lots of erosion and ruts from tires. Was able to navigate the trail with a RZR on 32's and a Chevy Colorado on 32's. The detour from erosion goes as follows Take P4018 West / South West to P4007. Then follow P4007 North West until it turns into FDR1876 Take FDR1876 until P4062 Follow P4062 east until back on Sycamore creek road. A photo is attached to this trail report.
Jason Henley
Oct 26, 2025
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
was running from Four Peaks to Bush Highway. turned around at obstacle at between p4018 and p4062. was too much of a drop for FJ & Bronco. both running on 35s.
Kevin Yang
Sep 21, 2025
2024 Lexus GX
Open
Normal
As others have mentioned, trail as published is definitely not a 4/10 due primarily to the obstacle just north of P4018. The trail narrows, goes up, and at the top is a large rock, at least 3’ tall. It looks like a complete dead end but I guess it’s technically passable. I wouldn’t try it unless you have a jeep with an aftermarket front bumper. There may be bypasses but didn’t have time to check them out.
Orlando Briceño
Aug 16, 2025
Open
Dusty
David Bayendor
Aug 02, 2025
Open
Robert Rogers
May 24, 2025
Open
Dusty
Did the old upper/lower Sycamore trail from north with M4W group. Mid difficult route with harder options. little traffic on northern area with few on the route total. Many vehicles closer to the entrance with large presence of Sheriff and Tonto Rangers. 2 stock JLs and older Grand Cherokee in group.

Sycamore Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Sycamore Creek Map

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