Trail Overview

An easy, two-lane forest service road that efficiently climbs out of the Fish Camp area and connects to the high-country Chowchilla Mtn Road network. The surface is a mixed bag of graded dirt, loose gravel, and rough sections of broken, old pavement (visible in photos), requiring careful navigation. The road passes through a dense, healthy forest canopy.

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Difficulty

This road is accessible to most passenger vehicles (when dry), but the frequent change in surface (ungraded dirt to broken pavement) requires a high clearance vehicle with good tires for comfort and to avoid damaging tires. It is a scenic and straightforward climb.

Technical Rating

Jonathan Wang

May 15, 2026

2019 Subaru Outback

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Summit - FS 5S009 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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