Trail Overview

This a very easy trail and is mostly forest roads that zig-zag up the hill to the Forebay. This can be accessed from many ways whether it be from Columbia, Twain Harte, or Camp 9. The Camp 9 entrance is the fastest way in and is a pretty drive looking over the Stanislaus River. Fishing? Try the Forebay and the Stanislaus--they're active fishing areas known for some trophies!

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Difficulty

This trail is mostly dirt and rock with some mud puddles. Some 2WD cars and most 4x4 will be fine.

Technical Rating

Jack Cimino

Dec 06, 2025

2025 Subaru Forester

Open

Normal

Ezekiel Lloyd

Sep 29, 2025

2010 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Derek Gentry

May 03, 2025

2023 Toyota Tacoma

Open

Dusty

Nate Simpson

Jul 12, 2024

Open

Dusty

Timothy Liu

May 30, 2024

2002 Jeep Wrangler

Open

NormalDusty

Easy trail, but there wasn't much at the end to look at. Forebay lookout was not accessible due to the gate being closed.

Eric Duncan

May 27, 2024

2022 Ford Bronco

Open

DustyRough/DeterioratedWashboard

Valentino M

Apr 27, 2024

2022 Jeep Gladiator

Open

Jason Willis

Apr 02, 2024

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Easy trail and the same condition as American Camp Lookout. No traction issues but was in 4Lo for better speed management,