Trail Overview

This is a fun, dirt and gravel road with 3 miles of single-vehicle trail. There are several water crossings, typically 12 inches deep, and some shallow mud holes, but it can be much deeper and more difficult in the spring when there is a lot of rain. Most of these mud holes have solid bottoms, but you can bypass those that don't. Some of the squeezes between trees can be tight for full size vehicles. The favorite along this trail is Bub's Cabin. This is a great spot to stop and eat lunch. The home is privately owned and maintained, and you can go in and look around, but please be respectful. There is no camping or staying in/on the property. There is a lot of private property along this route, so be sure to check the public land map if you are going to leave the trail for any reason. Near the end of the single vehicle trail, you'll be right next to a house and a river crossing. Look upriver to see a nice setting with a small waterfall. When you reach Highway 21, there is good spot to stop and air up before getting back on the highway. Other interesting things near this area are Car Wash Falls, Pam's Grotto and Haw Creek Falls. There is very little to no cell service in the area so download the map before you go.

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Difficulty

70% of the trail is easy gravel road, the other 30% requires medium to high clearance to navigate some of the rocky sections and creek crossings.

Technical Rating

Duncan

yesterday

2023 jeep gladiator

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

I went alone but definitely wouldn't recommend it. Theres lots of water crossings some was dry at the moment but it was very technical and muddy. more trails then are mapped from people making their own paths. Awesome trail but go knowing that it probably should be a blue trail not a green.

Brad Helton

Sep 05, 2026

2019 Subaru Ascent

Open

Dusty

Tale of 2 trails. Took the family to Union School and Bub's Cabin. We entered the trail from Hwy 123 and headed west. The Little Piney crossing was a non-factor. There was no water due to drought. After Union, we continued west to Flat Rock Falls. Overall, the trail was dry and dusty with only a few mud pits still hanging on. The mud pits were about 12-18in deep that we drove through. Diverts were available & we utilized some on deeper pits. After the falls, we headed back east towards the school and then continued west to Bub's Cabin. Up to this point, our biggest obstacles was mud. But after finishing at Bub's, instead of going back east to Hwy 123, we decided to push on through the trail & exit at Hwy 21. This portion of the trail should be rate more like a 7 out of 10. There were signs saying OHV trail, but it is a county road. Very rough road conditions with very deep mud pits. One divert put us next to the creek bank, off camber, & a 8ft drop if you slid off. Scary but we made it. Best suited for SxS.

Trevor

Mar 03, 2026

2022 Ram 1500 Rebel

Open

Muddy/Wet

This trail is incorrectly labelled. The union schoolhouse is to the south on FSR 1409. The landmark on this trail is Bub's Cabin. I did run this trail in a stock full-size vehicle after a light rain overnight. I did have water over my hood in a spot or two.

Richard Viard Jr

Dec 14, 2025

2012 Ford F-Series

Open

NormalDustyMuddy/WetSnow/IceRough/Deteriorated

Sorry, i fibromyalgia and trying to remember everything lol. Going north, exiting the water crossing by the cabin is a little steep but not bad. After the cabin, you have shallow and deep holes (all manageable). One bypass is not meant to for full-size rigs. It has a bad as bad drop off. There is a hill climb thats rocky and depending on your rig, a spotter would be helpful. After the Gate, the road is relatively smooth.

Scott Cronister

Apr 28, 2025

2014 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Just wanted to add that the Union School house is not on this trail, it is further south on FSR 1409, just off 1004 Rd on the west side of Little Piney creek. This trail should really be re-named in OnX as the landmark on the east end of this trail is actually Bub's Cabin. As previously mentioned, there are some rather deep mudholes on this trail and solo travel is not advised. Route finding is difficult on the west end and you will end up in an area where there is private property on both sides of the road. One of the property owners with some aggressive dogs is trying to prevent travel through the area with makeshift gates, rocks, and other obstacles however it is open and legal, but make sure you stay on the road. I will likely not go this way in the future, however Bub's Cabin is a neat place and can be accessed from the North and East via Rd 58/FSR 1004 then back up Mt. Pleasant Rd 1405 which are all easy routes, or via Big Bee Ridge for more of a challenge.

Trisha Moore

Mar 21, 2025

2017 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Be aware that an owner along the trail sometimes tries to put up gates that say "No Trespassing" and/or "Road Closed". These are not legal gates. You can move them and go through. Contact local authorities if they are blocking the road. This trail has several water crossings and large pools of water to navigate. The bottoms seemed mostly rocky. Be sure to stop and look at Bubb's Cabin. He is there on weekends and loves to meet new people and tell them the history of the cabin. Fun one!

Mike Harris

Mar 09, 2025

Open

as you travel the trail a gentleman has put gates across the trail. we ran into a couple who are locals and they let us know he cannot do this. we opened the gates and drove thru. it was our first trip on a trail so not to technical. Good river crossings and plenty of water holes that were not to bad.

Lauren Carter

Feb 16, 2025

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

High water, deep mud holes several creek crossings where water washed over the hood of the truck. Large rocks. Recommend narrow vehicle or bike to access to alternate routes with high clearance for water

Mark Moore

Nov 14, 2024

Open

Muddy/Wet

Brent W

Oct 30, 2024

Open

Dusty

Been on this trail many times. It was very dry in the creek crossings. No real issues anywhere else on the trail as far as difficulty. The Union School is a cool spot to stop and see some history. Bubs Cabin is great as well.

John Townsend

Oct 12, 2024

2024 Ford Bronco

Open

Dusty

Dry and dusty with a bit of traffic from RITO. Little to no water at creek crossings.

Jeremy Taylor

Aug 11, 2024

Open

Muddy/Wet

Ran this from the east side off hwy 123. Great trail to practice line choices. Can’t really get into to much trouble with this trail. One section on the east side climb that was a little gnarly but there’s a bypass.

Chaz Birdsong

Mar 14, 2024

2012 Nissan Frontier

Open

Muddy/Wet

From Bub’s Cabin to about 0.5 mile from Hwy 21 lots of mud holes right now. Varies in depth.

Joseph Snow

Oct 02, 2023

Open

Dusty

Dan Martin

Aug 28, 2023

Open

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