Adams Lake

Total Miles16
Technical Rating
7Difficult
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Have fun on this high mountain remote trail to beautiful Adams Lake. Enjoy remote camping at the lake and exploring tons of trails on the way to Blair Mountain. Licensed vehicles will make it to Rifle and Meeker. Open mid-June to mid-November, depending on snow.

Photos of Adams Lake

Difficulty

Difficult. No major obstacles, but very rocky and steep in places. Snows melt late so expect wet, muddy conditions in spots. Only the most aggressive SUVs with very high clearance should attempt it.

Technical Rating

7

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Jake Shrewsbury
Jul 06, 2026
2002 Ford Excursion
Open
NormalDusty
Trail is rocky a very fun drive… I have 8700lb excursion and made it fine just have to take it slow. Go up to the lake it is beautiful!! Definitely need a vehicle with clearance for several spots.
Jeff Ashford
Jun 16, 2026
2017 yamaha Grizzly
Open
There is a certain part of the trail that can be iffy, takes a three point turn, step rock drop offs and one particular area is really off chamber
Nick W
Aug 02, 2025
2024 GMC Canyon
Open
DustyRough/Deteriorated
A few tricky rock sections for my rig on 33s, but trail had some cool lines and fun obstacles.
Jason Purvis
Jul 19, 2025
1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
Open
Dusty
It’s seems to me these are rated harder than they are. This is more like a 6 but only in a couple of sections. There are go arounds so this would be an Utah 5. Trail was super dry and dusty. Camped by the lake. There are 9-10 spots up there. Bald eagles nesting at the west end of the lake. The road up Blair mountain is loser than last year but totally doable. Great weekend trip. There are fish in the lake.
Adam Wibby
Oct 12, 2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Kevin Bowlin
Jul 04, 2024
Open
D McL
Nov 04, 2023
Open
Snow/IceMuddy/Wet
Dickey Karlis
Jul 24, 2023
Open
Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
Brad Thompson
Jul 18, 2023
Open
Normal

Adams Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Adams Lake Map

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