Coyote Lake Trail - FS 31E304

Total Miles1.7
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

An adventurous, technical 1.7-mile climb in the Inyo National Forest leading to stunning alpine views of Coyote Lake, featuring tight, off-camber switchbacks and narrow shelf roads best suited for short-wheelbase 4WD vehicles.

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Difficulty

The combination of sandy surfaces, off-camber shelf roads, embedded rocks, and tight switchbacks makes this trail a serious challenge for less-experienced drivers. While technically a moderate route, it can feel intimidating and even unnerving for those unprepared. Recommended for shorter, capable vehicles with good clearance and careful drivers. Avoid taking more than one vehicle on the upper switchbacks.

Technical Rating

3

Coyote Lake Trail - FS 31E304 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

Located within the Inyo National Forest, this high-elevation trail reaches over 11,000 feet and is typically seasonal, subject to winter snowpack closures. Vehicles should have high clearance and four-wheel drive; long-wheelbase vehicles are strongly discouraged past the main overlook due to extremely tight switchbacks and turnaround areas.

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