Trail Overview

This trail starts with a steep climb with two options: the left is dirt that has been washed out/dug out, and the right is rocky, but both can be navigated in a stock 4x4. The trail continues with several sections of exposed bedrock where tire placement is important, and skid plates would be beneficial if you don't have added ground clearance. As you continue down a dirt two-track, you will come to "The Notch," named for the rocks you enter between as you climb up to the top of a ridge. The rest of the loop is a rough dirt road through the trees back to the main trail.

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Difficulty

The main obstacles are sections of exposed bedrock. The rock creates uneven terrain with short ledges and semi-steep grades. Proper tire placement reduces most of the challenges on this trail.

Technical Rating

Matthew Hughes

Sep 11, 2026

Open

I’m on 29inch tires open diffs pretty scary going up (not the best at (off-roading) but thinking about it after not to hard just place tires right and ur good

Dolan Mesko

Aug 31, 2026

2025 Jeep Rubicon

Open

Normal

Trail was good, like others have said just place your tires right and you’ll be fine. Probably a 4/10. Stock Rubicon had no trouble. You don’t even really need to drop tire pressure but it does make the ride smoother at 35 or less. It’s pretty wide in most sections providing multiple options usually between rocky and dirt/rocks. A few hikers and one off road tour truck. Descending wasn’t much harder than the ascent because it isn’t very sandy/gravely.

BSwier

Aug 19, 2026

Open

Normal

Pretty much like the trail description. We did two loops, south loop (FS247) and north loop (FS122). Really fun.