Trail Overview

South Big X Road is best run from South to North in the Fall. Begin your day at Apple Hill and grab some Apple Donuts, then head out Forebay Road until you turn left on South Big X. The Trail is double wide in most areas and mostly a dirt road used by hunters. It has a twist when you get to the washed-out Jack Knife Joe Bridge. You will need to drive down into the creek, turn left, and drive the creek that has large rocks and some moderate boulders for about 25 yards (under where the bridge used to be), then up a steep bank with large rocks and roots on the other side. 95% of this trail is a 1 or 2 in difficulty, but this section is more like a 3 or 4. Makes the day more exciting, but less skilled drivers may need to have a spotter, and high clearance 4x4 vehicles are a must in order to cross. The trail eventually turns into a very pot-holed road and ends at Wentworth Springs Road, where you can air up. There are many smaller trails along that way that are fun to explore.

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Difficulty

Water crossing at a washed-out bridge includes a steep descent, driving in a creek with 1 to 2 feet of running water with large rocks and moderate boulders, then a steep ascent out with more rocks and roots.

Technical Rating

Suraj Shoor

Jun 16, 2026

Open

The trail was great! Had to move some logs but otherwise had a blast. Took my Tundra, tight fit, lots of scratches but nothing out of the ordinary. The river part was the best! Great views too.

Jeff W

May 29, 2026

Open

Trail was mellow with alot of great scenery. Alot of additional trails in the area to explore. The main obstacle at the creek crossing was steep and narrow our Bronco made it through with no issues. Definitely a fun afternoon drive