Slide Lake

Total Miles 2.8
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This is a Forest Service Road "High Clearance" 4WD trail that is an out-and-back, ending at the trailhead for Slide Lake. There are no technical sections on this trail, but it is very rocky. Only a couple of dispersed campsites were observed on the trail. The latter half of the trail contains some glimpses of the mountains on the other side of the valley. The hike to Slide Lake from the dead end is an easy half-mile hike.

Photos of Slide Lake

Difficulty

This is a rocky trail with some ruts and small water crossings. It does not contain any technical obstacles.

Technical Rating

4

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Sean G
May 16, 2026
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About .5 miles before the end of the trial, there is some deep snow that we could not traverse. If you try make sure to have winch and recovery boards, or just park and walk further to the trailhead.

Slide Lake Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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