Trail Overview

This trail is located in the El Dorado National Forest in Amador County, FS Road 8N14. It's a nicely graded gravel route for a quarter of the way in. You will cross two bridges across Cole Creek in the beginning, and then the trail becomes dirt and rocks the rest of the way. The route will take you through beautiful views of the Mokelumne River Canyon and Mokelumne Peak.

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Difficulty

This is FS Road 8N14, an easy route for 4WD as well as 2WD. 2WD/AWD vehicles should have some clearance to maneuver over small granite rocks. Be cautious of the tire popping rocks. As with all routes traveled off-road, have good-rated ply tires and recovery gear just in case.

History

A lot of the trails within the El Dorado National Forest were old wagon/pioneer and cattlemen routes.

Technical Rating

David Bell

Jan 26, 2025

Open

The MVUM says that the trail is open year round, but the county closed the road to access the trail for the winter.

Nathan B

Jan 01, 2025

Open

Gail Jones

Jun 12, 2024

Open