Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

Total Miles
1.6

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail runs around the Obsidian Dome, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of this unique geological formation. The route climbs 132 feet and drops almost 200 feet in just over 1.66 miles, providing immediate glimpses of the Obsidian Dome through the pine trees as you travel. Obsidian is a shiny, glass-like black rock that was historically used by indigenous people for arrow tips, adding cultural significance to the geological wonder. The trail is over two vehicles wide for most of the route, though coming from the north, it narrows and becomes a shelf road at mile 0.75.

Photos of Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

Obsidian Loop FS 2S79
Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

Difficulty

The trail features some roots on the track and some whoops and washboards, especially on the south side. The trail is much smoother on the North side.

Technical Rating

2

Obsidian Loop FS 2S79 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The trail ends at FS2S11 and the Glass Creek trailhead, providing access to this educational and scenic route around the historic obsidian dome.

Obsidian Loop FS 2S79 Map

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