Upper Lytle Creek Divide

Total Miles
7.7

Elevation

1,849.59 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Trail Overview

The trail consists mainly of dirt, rocks, and some roots. It is wide enough for one vehicle, but there are turnouts for passing throughout the trail. Stock height 2WD SUV and truck type vehicles are capable of completing this trail. There are some soft and loose dirt areas, but they are not an issue for 2WD vehicles. There are also plenty of scenic views with safe places to stop on turnouts that do not block traffic. These turnouts have space for multiple vehicles, so it also will not affect others from pulling off if needed. Cell phone service is reliable in most areas of the trail, but downloading an offline map is highly recommended as cell phone service is not reliable in areas leading up to the trail. There are no gas stations within miles of the trail so fueling up prior to the trip is recommended.

Photos of Upper Lytle Creek Divide

Upper Lytle Creek Divide
Upper Lytle Creek Divide
Upper Lytle Creek Divide

Difficulty

2WD vehicles are capable of completing the trail but there is potential of sections becoming harder if rain or snow occur prior to travel. There is also a cliff on one side of the trail for the majority of the trail so caution is advised.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Bryan Gomez
Apr 21, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
I wouldn’t recommend you going alone or if you have no experience! There’s 3 wash outs! The 2nd washout is very dangerous!!!
Joseph Roy
Mar 16, 2024
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Weather Event
The gate at Sheep Canyon intersection is locked. There was what appeared to be a possible barricade at the Sharpless Ranch intersection. We weren’t sure of the status, as the barricade was to the side of the trail and we saw fresh tire tracks. We proceeded down the trail and found the washouts mentioned in the previous report. They are now passable, with caution and proper vehicles (we had Land Cruisers). Because the gate was locked, we had to backtrack to Sharpless Ranch. We repositioned the barricade to the center of the trail & put up some tape to make the closure more apparent.
Brian G
Mar 10, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Washout
BE VERY VERY CAREFUL!!! THERE IS A WASHOUT 3 FT TALL NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH SHEEP CANYON. THE WASHOUT SOIL IS FROM A GIANT HOLE IN THE UPPER SECTION OF THE TRIAL. THE HOLE TAKES OUT A LARGE PORTION OF THE TRIAL SURFACE. THE CLEARANCES IN WIDTH IS ABOUT 90 INCHES
Michael Dettor
Mar 03, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Washout
Passable on dual sport bikes. But I would not recommend it for the 4x4 guys out there. Starting from Sheep Canyon, there are three washouts total, two of them are gravel slides that washed over the road in the first mile or so of the trail. The last one is a slide of the trail itself which is definitely unpassable for 4 wheeled vehicles. The widest part of that washout is maybe 5' wide max with a sheer drop on one side and a rock face on the other. Exercise extreme caution if you decide to drive from the Slade canyon direction since that nasty drop is around a blind left.

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