Trail Overview

Near Death Valley National Park, experienced riders will enjoy this challenging route. There are two first-come, first-serve cabins open to the public. Green-sticker ATVs and dirtbikes can explore above camp on a narrow bridge to Thorndike Bridge. Stop at the national park boundary.

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Difficulty

Difficult: Condition of trail varies greatly depending on recent storms. At times it may be impassable until volunteers repair it. Prepare for a narrow, rocky trail, very tippy in spots. We don't recommend this trail for stock SUVs.

History

All we know about Harry Briggs is that he lived here in the 1930s and was in charge of surrounding mining operations. A picture of him hangs in Briggs Cabin. Purportedly, the cabins are in better shape today then when he lived there. The cabins are maintained by volunteers of 'Friends of Briggs Camp.' Please follow posted rules. Maximum stay 4 days. Read and follow hantavirus advisories posted at cabins.

Technical Rating

Steve Klem

Nov 21, 2025

Open

Due to a rock slide, the trail to Briggs Camp is currently blocked.

Patrick Rooney

Apr 13, 2025

Open

Rocky and narrow road to cabin but well traveled. Road in many places is one vehicle only with few places to turn around. Take it slow and enjoy the slot canyon and the wild burros at the cabin

Christopher Toumanian

Mar 17, 2025

Open

The trail to the cabin and the shelf road to South Park was in good condition.

B T

Jan 22, 2025

Open

Trail to the cabins was open and doable. The shelf road beyond the cabin was also doable. Made it to Colter Spring and had to turn around due to solid ice

Jason Lewis

Dec 23, 2024

Open

The trail is currently in great condition and easily passible with stock 4x4 vehicles all the way from Ballarat to the cabins at Briggs Camp. If you choose to continue past the cabins up through South Park, the shelf road is very narrow and steep but passable at this time with a high clearance 4x4.

JnA G

Mar 29, 2024

Open

Trail shifted some from original location due to previous washout but fully passable now. Quite a few Burro's around the cabins and on the trail.