Trail Overview

This trail has beautiful side walls that go up to 20 feet on some parts. There is a bridge at the halfway mark that crosses Waubonsie Creek. On the other side of the bridge, the trail goes to an incline at a steep angle that, if muddy, you will need 4WD.

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Difficulty

Make sure to scout the trail before you go into it. If the trail is extremely muddy, you may not be able to get out. 4WD is needed when it's muddy. When completely dry, 2WD can make it through the trail.

Technical Rating

Rick Harrison

Sep 07, 2025

Open

Deep cut through hills

Caleb Whitehouse

Jun 28, 2025

Open

Deep ruts in some parts from the rain. There’s also a fallen tree that is easy to get around/over.

Aaron McClain

Dec 28, 2024

Open

No rain in the past week and yet this trail was still pretty slick with the steep grade. It wasn’t much to gawk at but could definitely tell it could get hairy with some recent rain. There’s a little field that is right past the bridge. Seems like people pull off and camp there but couldn’t tell via the maps if it was permissible or not. That little area does have a short technical trail right off of it as well.

Randy Brown

Nov 05, 2024

Open

Chris Thomas

Sep 02, 2024

Open

Went while bone dry. Some rust to navigate. Very cool views and a bridge. Would be very difficult after heavy rain.

Lorenzo Sereno

Jul 06, 2024

Open

Deep ruts to look out for, potential to get beached if your vehicle doesn’t have enough clearance. High chances of severe mud and low traction if you’re caught by the weather. Short trail, no real views or overlooks.