Deer Trap - 1776

I’m not sure why this is rated a 6. Overall, this was a very smooth flowing trail. There were a couple of rock areas and a couple of steep drainage areas but outside of that a very easy trail to ride even on a big adventure bike. Today there were at least five downed trees, but they all had routes around them for a motorcycle. Wider vehicles may have more trouble.

My trail report was actually from the 14th of September but I forgot to post it. This trail has constant small down trees, and currently has a very very large downed tree about 100ft into the trail from the north side, there is a bypass but it is only drivable by ATVs and Dirt Bikes and the narrowest of SxS. we talked to a local land owner who told us that his Grandfather was the one who originally cut the trail, and he said that this has not been passable by a full size 4x4 is about 20 years, and that currently it is in some of the best shape it has ever been in, and even though it is in its "best shape" this trail should be rated more of a 9/10 for a full sized rig due to many bypasses, very tight trails, some very steep off camber sections, multiple large log crawls, and the possibility of mud and water crossings. And even with the 9/10 it will still be an out and back for a full sized rig since the north entrance is totally blocked for vehicles of that size.

Some bushwack rutey climbs and descents and sharp corners. For a lifted jeep was challenging but fun. Razors side by sides recommended. If you're in a jeep bring recovery gear and a lift with big tires recommended.

Talked with Ranger it is back open. It closes every year for Turkey Season. It is a walk in turkey hunt area. OPEN from 6/1 to 3/31 every Year Closed April and May of every year. Also could close down for burns.

Gate is still closed.

Rx Burn

Ran this trail with a group from Arkansas Broncos equipped with chainsaws & winches. Cleared several spots along the way to those three big downed trees obstructing the trail. All cleared now. Super fun trail!

We did this trail with 3 Broncos and 2 jeeps. The trail is fun, but about halfway down is 3 downed trees that are blocking the trail. The Bypass is a sloppy mess up a hill and requires winching to get to the top. We tried multiple times, and spent 1 hour 40 min winching everyone up. We are going back on the March 1st 2026 to cut those out and open up the trail.

Fun trail lots of bypasses to get around downed trees. Took a little over and hour to complete. My rating is a 5. Not for a full size. Probably doable but good chance of body damage.

Made it through in about 2 hours. Some spots were a little tight for the 4 Door Bronco and caught a little bit of pin striping from the brush. Fun and challenging little trail but would recommend having a spotter in some locations.

Many trees down. Most had a workaround except 1.

Gates were open on the north and south end. I did not attempt the trail, as there’s a high possibility of downed trees due to high winds earlier in the week.

had large berm at one entrance and road closed sign on the second entrance

I ran this from the north side heading south in a thunderstorm. This trail wouldn’t be bad at all if it was dry, but in the rain I highly recommend you have a buddy and both of you have winches. Off camber sections made of clay will send you sliding down the mountain with no control. All the trees that were down had bypasses wich was nice. Run this trail when it’s dry. It’s very sketchy in the rain.

North and south gates open. Clear trail, minimal debris. Very dry. It was my first time down it. Ran it north to south. I have a 2010 Pathfinder on 33”s and an 1.5” lift. IFS/IRS. Some off camber spots were challenging, but most of the trail is tame. I absolutely would not touch this trail if there was moisture on the ground. I wouldn’t make it through 😅