Dishpan Springs

Total Miles 4.7
Technical Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Difficulty

Difficult: Steep rocky climbs with large boulders. Rocks are often covered with fine sand making for poor traction. Hard-core modified vehicles only. Somewhat easier if driven downhill in reverse direction.

History

We've heard two stories as to why some call this trail Dishpan Springs. One is that it is simply named after a natural spring along the trail. Two is that, before the bridge was built over Deep Creek, the crossing was so deep that gear, including dishpans, floated out of open vehicles. We'll let you decide if either is true.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

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David Edwards
Aug 16, 2025
Open
Andy Quesada
Jun 07, 2025
Open
Washed out deep crevices, lockers are a must. Made it through in a stock gladiator rubicon in 33’s. Bigger tires would’ve been helpful. Scraped a lot and the trail is over grown. Got a lot of scratches
Cesar Medina
Dec 19, 2024
Open
Rocky section is tough on 2 wheels. Fun but rocky and so dry, tough to get traction on some rock sections. I would say this section is expert / advanced. There is t a bypass here either ,
Brendan McManus
Apr 20, 2024
Open
Too difficult for my lifted 4x4 rear locking diff '05 Tacoma. You need long travel and minimum 37" tires
Randy Fletcher
Oct 15, 2023
Open
Jeff Myers
Sep 29, 2023
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J.R. Wofford
Jul 29, 2023
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Nick Moniz
Jul 29, 2023
Open
Sergio R
May 16, 2023
Open

Dishpan Springs Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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