Trail Overview

This trail starts out right off Highway 88 at 7100 feet with a smooth and flowy single track that quickly escalates into a steep rocky climb to 9100 feet. The few breaks are short once the climb begins. This trail is physically grueling. It might be Northern California's 5MOH.

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Difficulty

Once it starts going up, it is rocky section after rocky section all the way to the top. 12"-20" boulders, slabs with good traction, slabs without traction, loose rocky sections. In late spring and early summer you will find small water crossings and occasionally water running down the trail. Bring plenty of water and some lunch, then enjoy the amazing view at the top, once you catch your breath.

Technical Rating

Lee Krivacsy

Jul 15, 2025

Open

Art Kruglov

Sep 11, 2024

Open

Closed to all motorized use. Wooden barricade and boulders block entry

KTM 350

Jun 19, 2024

Open