Mazourka Canyon

Total Miles
35.9

Elevation

2,893.39 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Mazourka Canyon 6

Trail Overview

Starts off easy from Independence to Badger Flat. After which it turns into a very rocky adventure with many angled ledges and some narrow sections. Do not attempt to continue past Badger Flat without high clearance and 4WD. The views throughout are incredible, you can see across the valley and into the Sierras with some of the best views of Mount Whitney.

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Mazourka Canyon
Mazourka Canyon

Difficulty

Trail is AWD easy until you reach Badger Flat. Do not attempt to reach Papoose Flat without a high clearance 4x4. Very rocky with a high puncture risk. This section also has one 3ft ledge to traverse.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

G Spot
May 02, 2024
2016 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Dusty
Trail was in good condition, great trail, fun with great views. It’s relatively easy but just a few spots where you need to be careful to avoid damage. Papoose flats was definitely fun to drive through. Trail can get a bit narrow so expect some trail stripes, some narrow switchbacks also. Took about 4 hr to complete South to North with lots of stopping to admire the amazing views, & airing up/down. Didn’t see a single other vehicle the whole trail. Lots of sharp black rock so bring sidewall repair + plug & spare. Completed driving a stock Tacoma trd off road w/ 32” tires.
Mark Mason
May 02, 2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
We came in on Rocky Narrows trail and exited on this trail. The trail is in good condition. It only took us 40 minutes to get out (downhill) going in would be a little longer (uphill).
Ashton Fera
Oct 28, 2023
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Greg Taylor
Aug 25, 2023
4x4
Obstructed
Washout

Access Description

From Highway 395 on the south side of Independence, take the paved Mazourka Canyon Road east. It will turn into gravel and dirt as it heads up the valley.

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