Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014

Total Miles
1.9

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is an easy, short 2.6-mile spur that leads to a scenic access at a spectacular campsite at a rock grouping above Azeala Creek with regional views out over Shaver Lake. The trail is a loose two-track running through the highly exposed 2020 Creek Wildfire burn scar. The surface is loose dirt with scattered rock, requiring attention despite its low difficulty rating.

Photos of Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014

Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014
Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014

Difficulty

This trail remains firmly accessible to all passenger vehicles when dry, requiring no technical 4WD skill. The 30-minute travel time over 2.6 miles indicates a considered, controlled pace, which is necessary due to the exposed, high-altitude setting and the need to scan for deadfall. High clearance is recommended for comfort and to navigate the scattered rock and loose dirt.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

This road is accessed via Kaiser Pass Road (California State Highway 168), then Rock Creek Road (FS 9S009).

Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014 Map

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