23E281

The south end of this moderate ATV trail starts across the forest service road from 23E280, and starts climbing up on a semi-steep path that comes up to a moderate rock ledge obstacle that is a bunch of embedded rock layers that kind of create a ramp, but is a couple of feet high. The trail meanders through a hilltop burn area between the trees, going over lots of medium-sized embedded rocks, often creating small stair steps and drop-offs. It goes up a slope covered in loose chunks of white rock slabs, with some bigger ledges at the top, making traction more difficult. There’s a scenic hillside to the side of the trail with giant rock slabs overlooking the edge of the hill that could be a fun detour to explore off the vehicle. The northern half of the trail is a bit easier, as it keeps winding through the burn area, but with fewer rocks, on a smoother path, through giant pines. About halfway through, it intersects with 23E267, another moderate ATV trail. This trail is closed seasonally from 12/2 – 8/14.