Hawk Mountain - FS 42A

Total Miles1
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Hawk Mountain - FS 42A is a 1-mile out-and-back route that follows a rocky surface through heavily forested terrain. The trail remains a single lane with few places to pass and carries an easy difficulty rating. A loop around the summit forms the terminus of the route, and a short trail circles the summit area. Several locations contain large rocks, and portions of the route near the summit are off-camber, requiring additional attention despite the overall easy rating. Highway-legal vehicles only are permitted. Drivers should use caution when navigating the rocky sections and uneven terrain near the summit loop. The route provides access to the summit area while maintaining the character of a lightly traveled forest road.

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Difficulty

Single lane wide with several rocky spots and short steep climbs at the summit.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Nick Lawson
Sep 30, 2026
1995 Jeep Cherokee
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Gate is still shut, but there's a path around it. Beautiful trail with a great view up top!
Darth Yoda
Sep 07, 2026
1998 Toyota Tacoma
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
I dove past this on Memorial Day 2026 and the gate was closed. Back in the spring the gate was open and this is a neat little trail that circles the mountain and dumps you out on the top. really big open area and a little rock walk you can climb. Not sure if this is seasonal closure or permanent. But I was hoping to camp on top of the mountain with my kids.
Christian Boehm
Jun 19, 2026
2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Gate was closed. Not sure why. Guessing seasonal.

Hawk Mountain - FS 42A Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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