Trail Overview

Opossum Trot Road SFR 628 is a scenic well-maintained gravel road through Shawnee National Forest. The trail features great views and ease of driving, but if you are looking for a thrill, it has a few branch trails that lead off it with some medium to hard challenges. Overall, the Opossum Trot is your ticket to get away from the world and be one with the nature around you. The only major obstacle you may encounter is an occasional fallen tree and small gravel washboard.

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Difficulty

This is just a simple nature viewing route that is easy to traverse, with enough room to pass with ease. If the season is wet, minor washboarding and ruts could form, but they would be minimal.

Technical Rating

Shadows 1029

Oct 26, 2025

Open

nothernmost entrance has a culvert dugout about 6ft deep. you can go around however longer vehicles may scrape on the second metal culvert in the ditch. high clearance 4x4 recommended

Rose McCoy

Sep 01, 2025

Open

Almost to the end of the trail and the road is gone. There is a spot some might attempt to cross but I didn’t take that chance. It is much deeper than pictures or video make it look like.

Rob Evola

Oct 06, 2024

Open

Tim Vollmer

Feb 03, 2024

Open

Nice ridge top views into the valleys, watch for local sxs: friendly folks, be sure to wave. ;-)

Chris Menz

Jun 15, 2023

Open