Red Dirt Road

Total Miles 26.8
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Start Red Dirt Road from Red Dirt Reservoir above the lake and work your way north. It's a well-maintained gravel road that has lots of wildlife to watch out for, including grouse, black bear, deer, and elk. Following Route 19 north along the ridgeline, the views will open up to the east with long vistas on clear days. Lots of camping and hiking opportunities are along this route.

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Difficulty

This trail has well-maintained gravel with some tight turns; watch out for others going the other direction. This is a very remote section of road, so come prepared.

Technical Rating

2

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Steven Tristani
May 13, 2026
Open
Really easy trail. Came in from the north and only did about the first quarter before turning back. Several mounds of deep snow but only one or two required effort to get through. Many downed trees as well but most had been cut so in some parts there was just enough space to get through. The snow melt turns the trail muddy in some areas but overall, very easy to navigate.
nick Kennedy
May 31, 2025
Open
Snow blocking the trail about a mile in.
Mark Chase
Aug 14, 2024
Open
Road was very smooth. Plenty of places to camp. Saw probably 6 different folks camping with large RVs.
Drifter Journey
Jul 06, 2024
Open
Very mellow drive through the forest.
Will Vogel
Mar 13, 2024
Open
Currently Red Dirt Reservoir is only accessible by snowmobile at this time. Road up to Latigo Ranch split off is drivable by full size 4x4.

Red Dirt Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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