Trail Overview

This trail begins off Highway 119 and just south of the start of the Pickle Gulch trail. The majority of this trail consists of a dirt road, with some single-lane sections winding through private property. Pay attention to and respect private property signage. You'll see many ruins of old mining activities along this route as well. Access to many trails, including Pickle Gulch, Michigan Hill, and Moon & Gamble Gulches. There are a few areas toward the beginning where dispersed camping is allowed on 15S, and the Pickle Gulch campground is great for groups and staging for the Pickle Gulch trail.

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Difficulty

The majority of this trail is two lanes wide, but the middle section is single lane through private property. A few areas to pull over and let oncoming traffic pass.

Technical Rating

Elevation Nation

Sep 27, 2025

Open

Such a fun easy day trip. Road is very maintained for most of the road. There are a couple sections I wouldn't suggest a low clearance vehicle but really any higher clearance suv could easily do this with lines choices in a couple section. but for bronco/jeeps, Super fun beginner trail to get the feet wet or just have some fun with mom or the kids. Awesome fall colors right now 😁

Mark McK

Aug 24, 2025

Open

Good trail. Some rocky parts with large loose rocks. Novice bikers may find some parts challenging

Aleksandar Tasic

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Two big adventure bikes, GS 1250 and Africa Twin Adventure Sports, beginner riders. Lower sections on both ends well kept and graded, packed dirt with some gravel. Upper sections are rutted, lots of medium size rocks, uneven, occasional wet spots, steep climbs and descents not long, no technical hairpin turns. Good challenge.