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

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

Carlos Ceja
Jul 07, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Fire Danger
Weather Event
Wildfire in progress got kicked out while doing the trail do not come up they will send you back down!!!
Axel Rojas
Jun 24, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
So far one of the best trails I have been to scenery wise but the trail in very bumpy, I was able to get through 3/4 of the trail till I turn around cause of huge ruts around 3-4 feet deep that I just didn't want to risk getting stuck since I was solo, but all ruts before that were around 2' max with a couple of water crossing through out the trail.
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

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