Mouse Trap

Total Miles
2.1

Technical Rating

7

Difficult

Best Time

Fall, Spring

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a fairly difficult trail that will take you through a 4.5-mile wash with many different obstacles. Each obstacle has different ways to surmount it at different levels of difficulty. There are several small waterfalls to get over as well as many tight squeezes. The challenge is getting through this trail unscathed. Make sure you are prepared and do not run this trail alone. This trail could be considered the bigger brother to Motino Wash as it's much more difficult to get through.

Photos of Mouse Trap

Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap

Difficulty

Expect loose sand and and large rocks that move constantly. The trail difficulty changes constantly due to other vehicles moving the boulders. There are several shelves, obstacles, and ledges up to 5 feet. Vehicle damage is possible.

Technical Rating

7

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Mouse Trap can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4

Access Description

The trailhead can be reached from Apple Valley as well as Highway 247.

Mouse Trap Map

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