Tule Canyon

Total Miles
5.1

Elevation

937.55 ft

Duration

1.25 Hours

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Spring

Trail Overview

The eastern end of this trail connects with the Tule Divide Trail, which is rated 3/10 (4+/10 if wet). Once you split off Tule Divide, this trail immediately becomes 4/10 (if wet, probably a 5+/10). It's mostly hardpack dirt (with high clay content making it very slick when wet) with sections of sand and rock gardens with rocks up to about 18 inches. Expect lots of ruts and washouts. The western end has some fun creek crossings that require careful line selection.

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Difficulty

This is mostly a 4/10 with a couple of short sections that are 5+/10. It's more difficult when wet.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Jason Campbell

Sep 28, 2024

4x4

Open

Normal

Dusty

Nolan Buck

Sep 28, 2024

2006 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Some weather did a number on the trail. Very washed out at the bottom of the trail with large rocks in stream. Possible to bottom out and cause body damage. There is some 1-2 foot ledges to hop up. One section of the trail got washed out and a “new way” has been made. It is about a 8-10 foot dirt wall that is rutted out and about at a 70°-80° slope. have to drive up at a 45° angle and be careful of the other side at the top. There is a 2 foot ditch. Once you get out of the bottom the rest of the trail is ok.