BLM SC161

Total Miles 4.1
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Covered in fine sand at one vehicle width, this route winds up and down many medium-sized hills, creating rhythmic elevation changes. Surrounded by lots of Joshua trees and desert brush, with the Eastern Sierra Mountains easily visible, along with the El Paso Mountains providing layered scenery. Many nice rock formations appear throughout, adding geological interest to admire. Ruts, off-camber sections, and uneven surfaces plunge up to 18 inches deep, creating serious obstacles scattered along the winding path.

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Difficulty

Those ruts, off-camber sections, and uneven surfaces up to 18 inches deep are severe obstacles demanding high clearance and skilled navigation repeatedly. Fine sand throughout requires momentum management, while one vehicle width leaves zero margin for error when navigating those deep obstacles. Winding up and down many medium hills adds continuous elevation changes without respite. The combination of fine sand, 18-inch obstacles, narrow width, and constant hills creates a legitimately challenging route. Four wheel drive and high clearance are essential, suitable only for capable vehicles with experienced drivers.

Technical Rating

4

BLM SC161 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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