Forest Service Road 5S106

Total Miles
2.6

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This 3-mile trail climbs about 250 feet and drops 111 feet, making for a gradual but scenic ride. The route begins on pavement before quickly turning to hard-packed dirt with some washboards. Along the way, you're treated to excellent views of Casa Diablo Mountain with the White Mountains rising behind. The trail winds through a small valley lined with thick brush, scattered juniper pines, and interesting piles of rocks. It is just over one vehicle wide, with pull-outs available for passing. Several spur trails branch off, offering opportunities to explore or find a dispersed campsite. From the south entrance, the road begins to narrow after about a mile. At mile 1.7, you'll encounter some off-camber stretches and whoops, while later sections include small rock gardens and shelves. Most are easily manageable, though low-clearance vehicles may struggle.

Photos of Forest Service Road 5S106

Forest Service Road 5S106
Forest Service Road 5S106

Difficulty

Ruts, off-camber sections, and scattered rocks add light technical driving without being overly difficult for high-clearance vehicles.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Forest Service Road 5S106 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The trail is accessed on the Northbound side of Highway 395, 2.9 miles south of Lower Rock Creek Road, or 7.6 miles north of Gorge Road. There is a crossover path from the south over to the trail entrance.

Forest Service Road 5S106 Map

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