Trail Overview

Some sections of this trail feature steep inclines and declines with loose rocks, but overall, it offers good traction. Airing down your tires will provide a more comfortable ride and better grip on the steep sections. The trail can be completed with a stock high-clearance 4x4, though some spots may feel more comfortable in 4x4 Low. There are also great mountain viewpoints along the route.

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Difficulty

This route features some sections that have ruts and steep rocky terrain, but overall, the trail offers good traction.

Technical Rating

Eder Flores

Jul 12, 2026

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

Open

Dusty

This trail is similar to Drinkwater, steep inclines and declines. Kept it at 4L and some on low gear just to be safe. Rutted out on some spots, rocky and some sand. Good trail to hit up again.

Edward Sanderson

May 04, 2026

2024 Ford Ranger

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

Fun trail with lots of hills & and rocks pretty technical in some spots with over grown brush hope you don’t mind the pin strips

Gagik Virabyan

Feb 22, 2026

2026 Toyota Trailhunter

Open

DustyMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

This trail was really tough. I don’t know if it’s me who’s new to off-roading. The day was beautiful. Windy. But the road was tough. 4 low, with stabilizing bar off. We started from south point but we couldn’t go all the way. The rocks in the middle of the road were very steep. Dirt bikers and ATVs were gliding easy. We turned around. Kind of cool but scary.

Daniel Battaglia

Feb 21, 2026

2023 Ford Bronco

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Only saw a few Bikes on the trail. Much like Drinkwater, this trail is also definitely rutted out. My 2dr non-sasquatch Badlands made it up no issues but had to use lockers a bunch. Could've pushed without but not trying to ram my way up when it's softer cause of the rain and snap a tie rod. Dad's 4dr non-sasquatch Badlands on 8112s made it up easier because of that longer wheelbase. Would say it's closer to a 6 in current condition. It being fully dry would help but definitely would still be closer to a 6 with the deterioration.