Old Highway
Total Miles
6.5
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Type
High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is the old unmaintained highway, the surface is broken pavement and gravel mix. This route can be easily traversed with any roadworthy car, precipitation may make the route impassable for passenger cars. It is a great quick detour from the main highway, perfect for a picnic or just to get off the highway for a few minutes. This route is surprisingly beautiful compared to the view from the highway.
Photos of Old Highway
Difficulty
Any roadworthy vehicle will be able to traverse this route without difficulty in dry conditions, precipitation may increase difficulty.
Old Highway Map
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