Trail Overview

The trail immediately starts to climb the ridge. It gets very steep in some sections and requires high clearance to break over drainages, or you'll slide over them. Good views of the canyon and valley once you get high enough. Lots of off-camber areas and washes. The trail is tight and overgrown; you will get pinstripes.

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Difficulty

This is a very tight trail with some ledges up to 15 inches and many washes.

Technical Rating

Julian Jimenez-Nava

Aug 06, 2026

2021 Toyota Tacoma

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Overall this trail wasn’t overly difficult but still offered a fun challenge. I ran it coming down the decent, and my skid plates definitely contact in a few sections due to the ruts and uneven terrain. With proper line placement and careful tire placement, though it’s very manageable. I’d recommend this trail to anyone looking for a slight challenge without getting into anything too extreme. It’s a great trail to build confidence and practice picking proper lines. Definitely will try coming here again to try a climb instead.