3N06A Cold Water Canyon

Total Miles
2.6

Elevation

2,050.29 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

A very fun trail, nestled in the canyons off Lytle Creek Road. The trail starts easy, then becomes moderate-difficult as you ascend deeper into the mountains. There are spectacular views throughout the trail, and as you reach the end of the trail, you are welcomed to a large area of dispersed camping and yellow post sites to enjoy a weekend away from the city.

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3N06A Cold Water Canyon
3N06A Cold Water Canyon
3N06A Cold Water Canyon

Difficulty

There is one major obstacle that you cannot bypass. It is a hill climb up and over 3 to 4 deep ruts that will flex your vehicle out. 75% of the trail is on loose rocks that begin to increase in size as you venture deeper into the trail.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Bryan Gomez
Apr 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Aaron Medina
Apr 01, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
lots of snow melting and nothing but big loose rocks
Josh Haro
Apr 01, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Stock Tacoma 2023 Off-Road. From start of the trail to mid point 4High small rocks with ice, 4Low mid trail to campsite expect deep holes with water and some snow and ice on trail. Campsite has snow about 5 inches.
Benjamin Small
Mar 24, 2024
1986 Suzuki Samurai
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Started a bit chilly and overcast with a good amount of humidity in the air. As we made our way up it started to very lightly snow. There was snow all around but none on the trails. All and all excellent time use the trail. Cone camp was beautiful this time of year.

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