FS 3S143

Trail Overview

This 4-mile loop climbs over 700 feet and drops nearly the same amount, running through a pine forest lined with sagebrush. The surface is primarily sand and pumice, with overgrown brush in the median that can cause Sierra pinstripes on wider vehicles. From the north side, about a mile in, there is a large downed tree with a high-clearance bypass just before the junction with Forest Service Road 3S142. Midway through the route, expansive views open up toward the Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake, the Sherwin Range, the Glass Mountains, and the White Mountains, with Highway 395 visible below. The south side of the trail is rockier and bumpier, while the north side offers interesting obsidian rock scattered along the ground.

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Difficulty

Although most of the trail is a rating 1 or 2, the bypass around the downed tree raises the rating to 3. Sandy surfaces, brush, and rocky sections mean good tires and traction are highly recommended. Low clearance vehicles are not advised.

Technical Rating

FS 3S143 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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