Trail Overview

Red Hills Recreation (BLM) area is a scenic day use only location. There are tons of hiking trails in the area, as well as the Serpentine Loop Trail which is a mild to moderate trail with tons of seasonal water crossings and picnic areas near the water. Accessible to most 4x4 and AWD vehicles, smaller rocks, and mud puddles, no camping in the area but it makes for a nice day trip! The area is a historic location where many old westerns were filmed. Tons of spring flowers and water flowing throughout the trail.

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Difficulty

The trail is mostly a dirt road with smaller rocks, and mud during rainy seasons.

Technical Rating

Antoine Solomon

May 10, 2026

Open

For a beginner this is a very good learning experience off roading. There's enough uneven surfaces to challenge you but any stock off road vehicle should be able to handle this. I had a great time.

Nate Moore

Apr 05, 2026

Open

Great trail for teaching. It's short, there are no real difficult obstacles unless it's been raining. It was open the entire way, and a great tree for group run photo shots. I will be bringing folks new to OHV stuff here, because it's just a nice and slow trail, with pretty views.

Marcos Bolanos

Mar 21, 2026

Open

good trail for beginners or a quick trail ride for the family.

Alejandro A

Feb 13, 2026

Open

Pretty nice couple of puddles my stock 4runner made it with ease

Mike Allen

Jan 24, 2026

Open

Nice intro trail, it was foggy so I didn't get much of a view. Was a little muddy in parts, but easy.

Daniel Rakers

Jan 10, 2026

Open

Trail in decent shape some minor water crossings and trail puddles to navigate. Very fun beginners trail nice views and creeks throughout. Some ruts and uneven terrain but totally manageable, great views and perfect conditions.

Jose Alfaro

Dec 27, 2025

Open

Road says closed from both sides of entry. But the trail is open, it's mainly closed for average vehicles on passing through. But the trail is open for capable vehicles going through the trail.

Garrett Brandt

Jul 27, 2025

Open

Trail was a great quick 30 minute ride! We will be back when the weather is not as hot. Parking area was nice and big and easy to access.

Steve Weldon

Jul 11, 2025

Open

Joey H

May 04, 2025

Open

Fun trail with minor obstacles and a couple of decent hill climbs. Easily accomplished in stock suspension wrangler. Didn’t AD but probably would’ve been a good idea. A few groups of hikers on a Sunday afternoon. Overall fun and short. Good starter trail for those wanting to try it out

William P

Apr 27, 2025

Open

First time on the trail. Easy to navigate even with the light rain today.

Micah Pera

Apr 23, 2025

Open

Ez pz a 3 year old could do it in a civic. Very beautiful

Alvin S

Apr 19, 2025

Open

Kevin Alpizar

Mar 23, 2025

Open

full of people

Nate Layton

Feb 22, 2025

Open