Clover Meadow - FS 5S005
Total Miles
2.4
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is a short and fast forest service access road that is the final stretch to the popular Fernandez Pass / Walton trailhead. This same trailhead also serves as an access point along the longer California Riding and Hiking Trail. The road is a smooth, wide gravel/dirt track designed for easy transit. This entire route is in the 2020 Creek Fire burn scar (visible in photos)--the views are vast, but the reminders of wildfire are evident. Especially in the burnt-out car still remaining at the trailhead five years later.
Photos of Clover Meadow - FS 5S005
Difficulty
Requires no technical 4WD skill. This is a well-graded gravel road, easily navigable by all passenger vehicles when dry. The fast drive time reflects the road's excellent condition despite the wildfire environment.
Status Reports
Clover Meadow - FS 5S005 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Clover Meadow - FS 5S005 Map
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