Salt Creek Road

Total Miles 6.5
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Salt Creek Road is directly accessed from Highway 285. It is a 2-way gravel road that partially follows Salt Creek, until the Y where it turns toward the wilderness area and becomes a single-lane, very rutted dirt road. In rainy conditions, a 4WD vehicle will be necessary. Dispersed camping sites are available. The road ends at Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area hiking trail.

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Difficulty

In dry conditions, this is an easy trail for any vehicle. In wet conditions, the deep rutted road to the wilderness area would require 4WD.

Technical Rating

2

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Natalie Nicole
Feb 11, 2026
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Salt Creek Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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