Watterson Troughs

Total Miles
4.8

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Watterson Troughs
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Trail Overview

This trail is a sandy trail that climbs up 1000 feet from Benton Crossing Road up to the Watterson Troughs. From the apex, you can go down Deer Springs Road down to another section of Benton Crossing Rd or continue up the stunning Ridgeline all the up the Glass Mountains to Sawmill Meadows and beyond.

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Watterson Troughs
Watterson Troughs

Difficulty

This trail is primarily sandy. It gradually climbs over 1000 feet in just under five miles.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Watterson Troughs can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV

Access Description

This trail is just off Benton Crossings Road on the Northeast side of Lake Crowley.

Watterson Troughs Map

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