American Basin

Total Miles
0.9

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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American Basin
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Trail Overview

American Basin is a regular little Jeep trail - less than a mile long. It would not constitute having a feature by itself, except it has fantastic wildflowers in July. If you enjoy wildflowers, make your way here in July. You may have to fight the crowd.

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American Basin
American Basin

Difficulty

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks, sand, erosion, and washes. Potential water crossings up to a foot deep, mud holes, and obstacles up to 18", including ledges and short, steep grades. Roads are typically one vehicle wide with places to pass.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Trent Tillett
Sep 18, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Muddy/Wet
Gorgeous little trail. Starts off with a nice little water crossing and near the middle there is a semi technical obstacle, but I saw a few crossover SUVs at the end of the trail… so it’s easily do able. Easy in and out trip, worth it!
Ryan Switzer
Jul 25, 2024
2018 Lexus GX
Open
Normal

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