Drinkwater Trail

Total Miles4.1
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

The trail starts with a moderate incline followed by a sharp right turn. A few sections have steep inclines and declines that look intimidating but offer good traction. It can be completed with a stock high-clearance 4x4, though some spots may feel more comfortable in 4x4 Low. There are also nice mountain viewpoints along the trail.

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Difficulty

This trail features steep climbs and descents that offer good traction but may feel challenging in places. A high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended for the best experience.

Technical Rating

5

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Eder Flores
Jul 12, 2026
2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Open
Dusty
Good easy trail. Keep it at 4L almost the whole trail. Took our time going up and down. Great views. 4x4 is a must. Some rutted out areas but overall a good fun trail.
Joseph Azzaro
May 30, 2026
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Trail had some pretty aggressive ruts in places but was overall really fun! We started from San Franciscuito Canyon and did the whole trail. We joined city high line for a while and then cut over House trail to Deer trail and took that all the way to Haskell canyon. Took us 4 hours with rest stops
Joe Smithson
May 07, 2026
2024 Chevy Colorado
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Edward Sanderson
May 04, 2026
2024 Ford Ranger
Open
DustyRough/Deteriorated
Super fun trail, super narrow most of the trail with maybe a couple feet of space on each side at some spots! With lots of hills definitely might need 4x4 and 4 low but it’s a super fun trail if you like to see what you and your rig can do
Greg Hull
Apr 24, 2026
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Fun challenging trail with 21 degree ascents and descents. Used 4-Lo with occasional lockers and had the sway bar disconnected due to some off-camber areas with loose rocky climbs. High clearance with 4WD is highly recommended.
Tyler StAndre
Apr 11, 2026
Open
Normal
Daniel Mendenhall
Apr 01, 2026
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
It looks intimidating and some parts require high clearance if you want to make it through easily. Lots of steep climbs and decents, can be done in 4HI or AWD maybe even 2WD but youll have an easier time and your vehicle will thank you in low range gears. The first climb we took the right side and it was so slick with a small area of boulders. It was a little sketchy but in dry conditions I imagine it's not bad at all. Overall a fun trail!
Daniel Battaglia
Feb 21, 2026
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
Only saw a F150 Raptor in front of us before we set off and a couple SxS. This trail is definitely rutted out. My 2dr non-sasquatch Badlands made it up no issues but had to use lockers a bunch. Could e 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.

Drinkwater Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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