Norris Lake - FS 5S086

Total Miles
1.6

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This short, fast single-lane road is the access to the high-country trail system at the Norris Trailhead. The road itself is smooth, packed dirt and gravel, allowing for a quick 10-minute blast to the trailhead parking area. The road is a clear two-track width and composed of soft, reddish-brown packed dirt and loose gravel. The landscape is a textbook example of the devastation left by the 2020 Creek Fire burn. The canopy is destroyed, and the area is dominated by blackened and silver snags.

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Norris Lake - FS 5S086
Norris Lake - FS 5S086

Difficulty

This road is designed for vehicle access and requires no technical 4WD skill. Any high-clearance vehicle will cruise this route easily, with the challenge being entirely environmental hazard management.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Norris Lake - FS 5S086 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

Norris Lake Road is accessed off Beasore Road.

Norris Lake - FS 5S086 Map

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