Bartlett Springs Road

Total Miles
10.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Bartlett Springs Road
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Trail Overview

Bartlett Springs Road begins southeast of Mendocino National Forest and boasts excellent views. This route passes through BLM land, and there are plenty of offshoots from the trail. There are also opportunities for camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting. Cell signal is limited throughout the area, so downloading maps is recommended. The road is somewhat maintained; however, it is highly rutted and rocky, and there is one small water crossing.

Photos of Bartlett Springs Road

Bartlett Springs Road
Bartlett Springs Road

Difficulty

This route is windy in many areas and some portions are only wide enough for one vehicle. The road is somewhat rough and has some large holes that may fill with water following rain. The dirt is loose and rocky in many areas. There is also one water crossing.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Jeffrey Rimando
Apr 19, 2025
2022 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Cody Jepsen
Feb 10, 2025
1999 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Gregory Boehm
Nov 17, 2024
2023 Kawasaki KLR650
Open
Normal
Some big rocks and rocky segments for a motorcycle. But totally doable for new off-road rider. Good day on the trails.
Eric S
Nov 10, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Dusty
Easy trail, might not need 4WD, great view of Indian Valley Reservoir in the middle, and at the west side, just before the U turn at the end of trail, you can enter Mendocino NF through Forest Rte M5. The entry point would need some high clearance and off camber maneuver.

Access Description

There are several other service roads leading to Bartlett Springs Road. It may be accessed from Brim Road via Leesville Road or Walker Ridge Road. It can also be accessed from Highway 20 where it meets Clear Lake.

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