NSFDR 985 Slate Creek Bypass

Total Miles 2.7
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This is a much shorter but more challenging route to the top of Slate Creek. There are many rock ledges to go over, off-cambers to navigate, and rock sections to clear. None are overly difficult if in a lifted vehicle, but I would not take a stock-height truck on this route.

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Difficulty

there are a lot of rock ledges to clear and over all rough roads

Technical Rating

4

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Parker Fuller
Aug 09, 2025
Open
Nice option to get off the graded roads and hit something a little more fun. Definitely not a 4, a 2 in most spots, maybe a 3. This trail was wet when everything else we were on so fast was super dry- so I’m sure it would get exciting in the rain or after snow melt.
Nick Parrill
Jun 23, 2025
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NSFDR 985 Slate Creek Bypass Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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