Tri Tip - FS 26E360

Total Miles
1.0

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This 1.0-mile spur is a high-altitude technical climb to a scenic ridge. The trail is a continuously challenging two-track featuring steep grades and constant, loose rock gardens (visible in photos) that demand slow, precise wheel placement. Although the trees along the immediate corridor largely survived the 2020 Creek Wildfire (providing shade). This trail links to the adjacent 9S010W - Outlook trail to complete a useful connector loop in this portion of the Bald Mountain trail network.

Photos of Tri Tip - FS 26E360

Tri Tip - FS 26E360
Tri Tip - FS 26E360

Difficulty

This trail demands 4X4 due to the pervasive rocky tread and steep grades. High clearance is mandatory to pass the numerous fist-sized rocks and embedded boulders (visible in photos). 4 Wheel Drive-Low is required to manage torque and maintain stability during the 630-foot climb. This is a technical, low-speed challenge that requires experience with line selection, but stops short of requiring a locker.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Tri Tip - FS 26E360 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

From Shaver Lake/Highway 168: Access is via the long route up Kaiser Pass Road (CA 168), then branches onto the main administrative route FS 9S009 (Rock Creek Road).

Tri Tip - FS 26E360 Map

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