Trail Overview
This trail starts on FS 3N35, climbing up onto a hill of tall pine trees on a narrow path that is a mix of loose rock and soft dirt. There are lots of small, loose, volcanic-looking rocks as it goes through grassy and dry hillsides. It winds through the sparse forest, with very gradual curves and small drop-offs from the embedded roots. A lot of the forest has been cleared, so there are large log piles on the sides of the trail and a lot of fallen pine needles. Watch out for a lot of stick debris in sections where downed logs have been cut. The southern segment of the trail is the hardest part, as there’s a bit more loose rock on a steep descent, where it’s a bit more rutted with small drop-offs. It ends on FS Road 4N02 on the southern end. This trail is seasonally closed 12/16 – 4/14 to motorized use.
Difficulty
Despite a few very small drop offs from roots and rocks, and a steep and loose descent on the south end, this trail is pretty easy and manageable for less experienced riders. This is considered "Moderate" by the Forest Service.