Cerro Gordo Backdoor

We recently completed this route, beginning at Saline Valley Road. As indicated by the trailhead signage, there are no services available along this route. Consistent with recent user reports on ONX Offroad, it’s essential to come fully prepared with a high-clearance vehicle, sufficient fuel, and a reliable spare tire. Conditions and Experience: Road Conditions: The route was extremely rugged, with heavily deteriorated, washboard surfaces. The recent rains have created ruts in the trail, and several fallen rocks were encountered along the way. Wildlife and Views: The area offered exceptional wildlife viewing and scenery. Weather: Temperatures ranged from the mid-70s to low-80s.

The rains have carved out some ruts in the trail, about 2 feet deep. Choose your line carefully, don't be looking at your phone ( like me) and your be alright. We made it worth 33" tires and some good spotting.

Lots of washout areas. Needed HIGH Clearance and skid plates. 35s with lockers in a few areas. Fortunately if you get hung up, there are plenty of trees to winch from. I did not have to winch, but came close in one spot.

Lots of washout areas. Needed HIGH Clearance and skid plates. 35s with lockers in a few areas. Fortunately if you get hung up, there are plenty of trees to winch from. I did not have to winch, but came close in one spot.

Lots of washout areas. Needed HIGH Clearance and skid plates. 35s with lockers in a few areas. Fortunately if you get hung up, there are plenty of trees to winch from. I did not have to winch, but came close in one spot.

Lots of washout areas. Needed HIGH Clearance and skid plates. 35s with lockers in a few areas. Fortunately if you get hung up, there are plenty of trees to winch from. I did not have to winch, but came close in one spot.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.

Snow, ice, muddy, washed out in many places. Because of the washed out areas, estimate a 7-8 level. Definitely need 35s and lockers in a few spots.