Trail Overview

This trail is a spur that begins and ends at the Upper East Leon Trailhead. While most of the trails in the area have cattle guards, this one does not. We found the gate closed, so we left it that way after passing through. The first couple of miles meander through a wide, shallow valley with several water crossings before the trail narrows and passes through a pine forest. The trail is fairly level and minimally rocky. There are several tight turns, but we were able to navigate them in our CanAm Maverick X3 Max. The trail ends at a lovely small reservoir with great dispersed camping and picnic spots. This spur is definitely worth the detour.

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Difficulty

This is a very easy trail aside from a couple of tight corners.

Technical Rating

Steven Simon

Jun 30, 2026

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Near the end of FR280 Spur, about .25 miles away from Hunter's Reservior there is a large tree completely blocking the road and a way to pass it. It will need to be chainsawed. Trail is also extremely rough after it cuts off Leon Lake Road. This more like a 6/7 rating. Did in Jeep Rubicon with KO3s. Big mud pit, have mud tires, may need to lock your differentials and let air out.

Steven Simon

Jun 15, 2026

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Muddy/WetRough/DeterioratedDusty

Took 330 to 262 to 280. Multiple water crossings, gets rougher as you get towards the 280 spur. Had to cross one deep mud pool only. Pretty rough all the way to Hunter Reservoir. Done in stock Rubicon.