16 Creek

Entered at Coal Plant working toward Pineville. Stopped several times for taking in the views and made trail in 2hrs total. Gravel road about a mile in had washed out ruts as you go up hill, easy placement kept things moving not any big deal. Long mud puddles with solid bottoms, some rather deep, likely due to fast drop-ins from others approaching half way in trail. Creek crossings were 12-18” deep in spots. Water levels seemed ok, was cautious going into trail but it was fine through the creek passes honestly. Some roads are misleading but obvious roads. Stay on the trail as there are places others have not.

Ruts and rocks are pretty rough, DEFINITELY NOT A FOUR!!! Would not recommend bikes or anything lower than my stock. We made it about 1/3 way down from the pineville side and had to turn around due to the condition of the trail. Not well marked either with a lot of run off that can get you lost so pay attention. It was a fun and muddy time but I wouldn’t recommend for stock vehicles - go prepared to get stuck in thick mud. I would rate it a 6, 5 at minimum - 4 is very inappropriate for its current condition. Definitely has mud holes that simply don’t dry regardless of rain because it’s been a minute since it rained and the mud holes and stretches between were wet and juicy still. Four seater and lifted vehicles would have better luck.

Some technical rocky sections and large mud holes but was passable by a stock 4wd Silverado and Rivian R1T

It was a beautiful day and it was my first time there with a friend leading the way in his Jeep. I aired down my 33” tires to 15 psi. My FJ has a 2.5” lift and full steel skid plates. I bumped my skids a few times but nothing terrible if you take it easy.