Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17

Total Miles
3.5

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Adobe Ranch Road (FS 1N17) is a wide and easy route that serves as the main eastern access to Crooked Meadow East. The trail follows the gentle contours of Adobe Canyon, offering open views across sage flats framed by pine-covered hills. It's a peaceful drive through classic Eastern Sierra country, with vistas of Mount Biederman, Bodie Mountain, and the distant White Mountains adding to the scenery. Sand and gravel surface, generally firm but dusty when dry. Road width averages two and a half vehicles wide with occasional washboard sections.

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Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17
Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17

Difficulty

This trail is straightforward and suitable for most vehicles with moderate clearance. The surface can be loose in spots, and visibility may drop when it's dry and dusty. Cattle guards and free-ranging livestock are common, so drive carefully and expect occasional slowdowns. No technical obstacles or steep grades are present, making it an ideal connector or warm-up trail before tackling Crooked Meadow East.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This route can be accessed from Highway 120 or Crooked Meadows East. It is open seasonally, typically accessible from late spring through fall, depending on snow melt and road conditions. No gates or permits are required.

Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17 Map

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