Trail Overview
Winding through a picturesque subalpine pine and aspen forest managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Lower Charity Spur A - FS 31206A offers a scenic and tranquil mountain drive. Accessed directly off Lower Charity Road -FS 31206, this quiet spur is frequently utilized by forest visitors seeking primitive dispersed camping or looking to access backcountry hiking routes. The narrow, single-track hard-packed dirt path features brushy edges that make passing oncoming traffic a challenge. Around 0.2 miles in, travelers will find an inviting dispersed campsite on the right, followed immediately by a short, steep climb around a bend with overhanging downed aspen branches. The track continues through rolling, timbered terrain—bearing left at the Trail 21555 junction—before smoothly transitioning into another forest route designation at the 1-mile mark.
Difficulty
Earning a Grade 3 difficulty rating, this narrow single-track hard-packed dirt road features embedded rocks, brushy overgrowth, and noticeable water erosion. A 0.2-mile section following the first campsite presents short, steep ascents with prominent rutting and rocky ground where lower vehicle components could scrape if lines are chosen carelessly. Drivers should carefully steer to straddle the center ruts, navigate the narrow tree squeezes with patience, and maintain smooth momentum over the brief, steep pitches.
