Lead King Basin

Total Miles 7.9
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This is a classic off-road trail that offers great scenery and beautiful seasonal colors. For a loop, take this trail with Devil's Punchbowl. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted and can stage just south of the fire station.

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Difficulty

Difficult. Rating based on a few rocky spots and stretches of narrow shelf road where it is difficult to pass. An experienced driver can get a stock, high-clearance, 4x4 SUV through when the trail is dry. West end is steep and very slippery when wet.

Technical Rating

4

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Aaron [Not Found]
Aug 01, 2025
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Jack S
Jul 17, 2025
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Ryan C
Jul 16, 2025
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Beautiful trail. Super dusty. Would absolutely do it again! FYI.. Took Schofield pass out of Gothic to get to the trail. That part of Schofield was pretty rough. Don’t recommend.
Jay Hill
Jul 11, 2025
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Alpine flowers in full bloom! Fantastic views very dry and dusty.
Gabe Manly
Jun 24, 2025
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Great trail for stock 02 4Runner. Incredible views
Cooper Dort
Jun 13, 2025
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Very easy on a dirt bike. Some rocky sections on the eastern side of the loop, which makes it easier to do this in a clockwise direction. Amazing views throughout.
Dave Phillips
Jun 11, 2025
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z A
Jun 08, 2025
Open
same washout spot is still there. a side by side fits, but idk about anything bigger than a jeep. if you're going downhill (counterclockwise) then you can probably sneak by easier. see the attached screenshots from my video
Doug Simpson
Jul 24, 2024
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Brian Lewis
Jun 20, 2024
Open
Easy peasy. Great ride.
Pablo Castro
Jun 14, 2024
Open
Made it all the way up the switchbacks, then hit deep snow and got off camber and had to winch through. At Silver Creek, the snow on the far bank looked too deep and steep, so I had to turn around and go back the way I came.
Adam Wibby
May 26, 2024
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just passed the town of Crystal the road is heavily obstructed with snow. probably another three weeks before it's completely out of there
Andrew Johnson
Nov 08, 2023
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Zack Gudenkauf
Oct 23, 2023
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Charles A
Oct 14, 2023
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Lead King Basin Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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