Ponderosa Way

Trail Overview

Branching off from Buffalo Gulch Trail, this 3-mile out-and-back route offers big views and a fun ridge-line drive. The sandy track drops more than 700 feet and gains just 90 feet over 2 miles, making it a steady descent out and climb back. The trail averages about 1.5 vehicles wide as it runs along the ridge, where sparse trees and brush give way to sweeping 360deg views. Midway through, the road narrows into a shelf section with dramatic vistas, before briefly opening into a meadow-like flat with more open scenery. Expect occasional ruts from water runoff, a few low-hanging branches, and scattered pieces of wood along the road edge. The route ends at a locked gate, requiring a turnaround.

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Difficulty

This trail is mostly easy, but with some narrow shelf sections and minor ruts to watch for.

Technical Rating

Ponderosa Way can be accessed by the following ride types:

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