Trail Overview

Most of this trail will follow a high ridge with amazing views. Start on the east end for the best camping and easy access to the trail. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, and this is a popular spot for them as well. There are some good challenging spots to the north towards the end of the trail. If you start on the west end, you can also get to Peirson Park Road. Open June 15 to November 30.

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Difficulty

Difficult. This rating applies to just a few steep, rocky sections on the east end that are borderline difficult. Aggressive stock SUVs with high ground clearance and an experienced driver should be able to manage this section with careful tire placement. If you are not sure, we recommend you start on the west end, where a lower clearance SUV can reach the scenic camp spots before the steep downhill.

Technical Rating

Dillan Gissel

Nov 28, 2025

Open

Leland Taylor

Nov 23, 2025

Open

Sign posted gate closes Dec 7th I ran this trail in 23 and it is easier now

Joshua Cox

Nov 21, 2025

Open

Rambo alchemy

Nov 15, 2025

Open

Very chill trail, awesome views, was some what busy.

Adam Ronich

Oct 12, 2025

Open

Johnny Park was recently graded all the way through to accommodate the local side-by-side companies. Feels like driving any dirt road, with normal pickups and Subarus on it.

Taylor Williams

Oct 06, 2025

Open

Gate is open. Road is muddy and a little rutted.

Kade S.

Jul 15, 2025

Open

Super cool trail. Would be great if not for all the rental UTVs buzzing up and down the trail constantly. I went on a Wednesday before noon and saw at least 6-7 while I was there. There’s an outfit renting them out right at the trail head and it really makes it a pain for anyone in a 4x4. Great views and cool area. Just rough enough to make it interesting.

George W

Jul 06, 2025

Open

Did this trail super easily in a rental Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on 37" tires. There were some moderate rock areas. I saw other lifted 4runners and stock Jeeps, and no one was having any problems. I think this one would doable but a bit stressful in a stock 4runner and not recommended at all in a stock Subaru.

saber boudjada

Jul 06, 2025

Open

It’s completely graded now and we had 2 people in stock Subaru Outbacks that did the whole thing without a challenge. It’s super easy but dusty. We went up to camp at parachute hill which the stock Subaru Outbacks did as well. Super easy trail 1/10 for difficulty but great views and camp/day spots.

Kolby Baker

Jun 28, 2025

Open

Trail was dry and dusty. Was able to do it in a long bed crew cab ram 1500 with stock suspension and 33 inch tires. There are bypasses for all of the more difficult obstacles.

Victoria Pagie

Jun 16, 2025

Open

Trail is open in all directions, looks like they graded the trail. There are still a few rock gardens to play and climb there are bypasses. Otherwise flat and dusty now.

José Roldan

Jun 05, 2025

Open

Sean Davidson

Dec 13, 2024

Open

Eli Curry

Oct 20, 2024

Open

Started on Button Rock rd which gave an extra section or two of fun rocks before “starting” the trail. In this direction the first half was the most challenging but made it fine with 37s and no lockers. The first is fine and kicked up a lot of dust but a fun trail. Could have made it more difficult if I wanted to with other lines.

Caden Ellerington

Oct 16, 2024

Open

Solid 4, most obstacles can be passed, but the hard lines are definitely more fun! Great mix of obstacles and chill dirt roads. Road work being done on the west side but not blocked