Trail Overview

This is a short, but very fun trail for all OHVs up the back of South Shale Ridge. Start with an easy climb, then drop down to Dry Fork. There are great lookout spots and option to connect to Dry Fork trail, as well as the loop to Hunter Canyon Overlook. Limited parking. Open all year, but may close unexpectedly for weather.

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Difficulty

Moderate. Much of the route is an easy two-track along sidehills. One short section of shelf road is slightly more intimidating. Do NOT drive when wet. Even a slight rain turns trail dangerously slick and gums up tires. When dry, trail is suitable for stock, high-clearance, 4-wheel-drive SUVs and pickup trucks.

Technical Rating

Cameron Swanson

Mar 22, 2026

Open

Super rutted but overall fun trail with great views today. Very dusty and soft in some spots and found one wet spot along the way.

John R

Mar 09, 2026

Open

This trail when dry would be a 3/10 max. There are no real obstacles. Just some steep switchbacks. I rode it on my CRF 450 with no major issues. If the trail was wet it would be basically impassable. I also had a Honda talon SxS with me. Today there was some muddy spots including one REALLY deep mud hole that we both nearly didn’t make it through. The rest of the trail is in okay shape throughout with some sections of deep ruts and some sections of some mud.

Max Tamasy

Sep 20, 2025

Open

Justin Richardson

Sep 20, 2025

Open

Pretty easy trail definitely nothing that made this trail a 5/10 me and a buddy did rode it on adventure bikes. I agree this trail would be a nightmare if it was wet. Some ruts in areas but for the most part easy riding!

David Gray

Jun 26, 2024

Open

as reported by another user 10 days ago, this trail is permanently closed. Yes, I had to see it myself. here's photographing evidence. no loss here. trail wasn't worth running anyway.

Nicholas Denman

Jun 16, 2024

Open

Gate blocking access to spear Hunter monument as it’s on private land. The overlook and camp site was pretty neat though.

L H

Apr 14, 2024

Open

It was a pretty mellow trail for the most part with a stock jeep. Found out it comes to a gate around Speer Hunter where you can't pass through. If you don't have a short wheel base you will have to back up for a bit before there is an opening to turn around.

Kenneth Burgener

Oct 14, 2023

Open