Scratch and Dent

Total Miles 0.4
Technical Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

The Scratch and Dent trailhead is on the entrance road to Calamity Canyon, about a quarter mile from Rim Road. There is a small sign to the left at the bottom of the first small draw, indicating the start of the trail. The trail continues up the draw and is mostly smooth sand and a few small boulders. At about a third of a mile, it passes through a fence with a gate (please leave the gate as you found it). About 100 yards past the gate, the trail begins a rocky section that climbs up out of the draw. The rocky section continues for about 100 yards. When you get to the top, turn left and continue for about a quarter of a mile to the Calamity Canyon entrance road. Turn right to return to Rim Road.

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Difficulty

This trail features big rocks and tight canyons.

Technical Rating

6

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Amy Taylor
May 02, 2026
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Large boulder slid into trail at the end of the climb out. Not wide enough for a Jeep JL Rubicon to get through.

Scratch and Dent Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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