Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14

Total Miles
6.7

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail begins at Buck Meadows Road and ends at the Pilot Ridge Road and Forest Service Road 2S33 junction, climbing over 1,300 feet and dropping almost 600 feet across just under 7 miles of varied terrain. The hard-packed dirt and sand surface maintains one and a half to two vehicles in width, following a shelf road configuration on one side with a shallow drainage ditch on the other. At various points along the route, the trail ventures deeper into forest areas where it becomes covered with a natural canopy of trees while maintaining the shelf road configuration with canyon exposure below. Lined with brush and trees throughout its length, the route provides natural corridors and diverse vegetation. The trail offers excellent views of the surrounding forest, valleys, and hills throughout the area, taking advantage of the elevated shelf road positioning to showcase the scenic landscape. Very dusty conditions persist throughout the journey, particularly during dry periods and when following other vehicles, requiring consideration for visibility and respiratory comfort during travel.

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Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14
Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14

Difficulty

This trail receives a difficulty rating of 2, indicating easy conditions suitable for most vehicles with adequate ground clearance. The shelf road configuration with canyon exposure, hard-packed dirt and sand surface, shallow drainage ditch alongside the route, and very dusty conditions creates manageable challenges that require basic attention but remain accessible to drivers with limited off-road experience despite the easy rating classification.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

The trail provides clear access from Buck Meadows Road and terminates at the Pilot Ridge Road and Forest Service Road 2S33 junction, allowing for convenient through-travel when connected with Pilot Ridge Road. This connection option eliminates the need for out-and-back travel and creates more efficient route planning for extended exploration of the area's trail system.

Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14 Map

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