Trail Overview

This route has creek crossings as well as river crossings! This is a very pretty and scenic area with plenty of areas to camp along the water. The trail has some larger rocks and ruts and sometimes the Clavey is too deep to cross, so plan accordingly. There are lots of trails in the area, so it can easily be a weekend trip. Be prepared for some downed trees as they are common in the area.

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Difficulty

This trail has some rocky sections near the river crossing of the Clavey and 4x4 with some higher clearance is recommended. The Clavey can be too deep to cross during late spring into early summer so be careful when when crossing, as it is sometimes deeper than it looks. Be prepared for trees across the trail and some mud in the rainy season!

Technical Rating

Brian Scott

Aug 15, 2025

Open

Came from the north (Trout creek) and road blocked by large trees at Looney creek. Were able to go around on forest service road to end of trail (via Merrill Springs road). Trail seemed like a logging road, more like a 3 rating. Came back a different way to Trout Creek and had to chainsaw a tree to get through.

Ruslan Lutfullin

Nov 29, 2024

Open

Will Harp

Nov 16, 2024

Open

8”-12” snow. Halfway through the trail is blocked by a large tree.

Chris Souryasak

Sep 21, 2024

Open

Near the end of at clavey

Kelly

Sep 08, 2024

Open

About half way through the trail it was obstructed with multiple 20+ inch diameter trees. I walked ahead about a half mile and there were 2 more sections with large fallen trees blocking the trail. No bypass available.

Benz taco

Apr 13, 2024

Open

michael barnett

Dec 10, 2023

Open