Summit Flats 280

Trail Overview

This relatively flat trail connects Summit Road with Gas Line Road 281, running from west to east. The trail is one vehicle wide and mostly sandy. You'll encounter some washboards and whoops along the way. The route offers nice views of the surrounding Orocopia Mountains as well as the Joshua Tree National Park mountains to the north. The trail is lined with lots of vegetation, including desert ironwood and cheese bushes, desert flowers, and the occasional ocotillo bush.

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Difficulty

This is an easy trail with minimal challenges. The sandy surface is straightforward to navigate and the washboards and whoops add some character but nothing technical. The flat terrain and one vehicle width make for simple navigation.

Technical Rating

Summit Flats 280 can be accessed by the following ride types:

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