8s098h - Snow Drift Spur

Total Miles
0.4

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is the perfect high-reward, low-effort trail for reaching a prime campsite. This extremely short 0.35-mile spur quickly climbs off the main ridge track (8S098) and dead-ends at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Huntington Lake and the valley below. The road is a narrow two-track, characterized by packed dirt and minor whoops that justify a slow approach. This route is in the 2020 Creek Wildfire burn scar (evident in the hazardous snags), meaning the excellent views come with exposure and a significant deadfall risk. It's a quick 6-minute drive straight to paradise, provided you manage the hazards.

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8s098h - Snow Drift Spur
8s098h - Snow Drift Spur

Difficulty

Rated 2 (High Clearance Comfort): This trail requires high clearance but no 4WD engagement. The difficulty is derived from the minor whoops and dips in the road that demand high clearance to prevent bottoming out. While a stock SUV could crawl through, high-clearance vehicles can transit comfortably and quickly, justifying the R2 rating.

Technical Rating

2

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8s098h - Snow Drift Spur can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

This road is accessed via Kaiser Pass Road (CA 168), then branches onto the rougher FS 8S010 (Red Mountain Road) and then branches onto 8s098 Snow Drift.

8s098h - Snow Drift Spur Map

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