Trail Overview

This trail is an alternative route to the Inyo Crater trailhead coming from the Dry Creek Spur Trail. It takes you through the pine forest. The surface is dirt but a very fine, dust consistency. There is a section where trees have been cut down for sale to lumber. There are a lot of side spurs so keep alert not to take a side spur.

Photos of Inyo crater via Dry Creek Spur

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Difficulty

The trail is fairly easy except for a section just before the Inyo Crater area. It has very deep ruts from water run-off as well as uneven sections. There are a few off-camber sections as well.

Technical Rating

Red Taco

Jun 01, 2025

Open

Trail is very doable for even regular passenger vehicles up to the craters trailhead. Beyond that high clearance will be desired but is otherwise a very easy trail.

Zach LaFramboise

May 29, 2025

Open

Basically an almost paved dort/gravel road.