Trail Overview
This 5-mile out-and-back trail starts at Forest Service Road 3S02 and drops over 600 feet while gaining over 300 feet in less than 3 miles, creating varied elevation changes throughout the journey. The route follows a shelf road configuration for its entire length, providing elevated perspectives of the surrounding landscape. The trail surface is relatively smooth overall, though small ruts, washboards, and bumps become more noticeable after mile 1.5, requiring increased attention and speed adjustments for comfortable travel. At the end, the trail splits into two less developed and unnamed trails, offering additional exploration opportunities for those interested in venturing beyond the main route. Throughout its length, the trail provides very pretty views of the surrounding hills and valleys, taking advantage of the shelf road positioning to showcase the scenic landscape below and across the terrain.
Difficulty
This trail receives a difficulty rating of 2, indicating easy conditions suitable for most vehicles with adequate ground clearance. The shelf road configuration with exposure, small ruts, washboards, and bumps, particularly after mile 1.5, creates manageable challenges that require basic attention but remain accessible to drivers with limited off-road experience despite the easy rating classification.
