Trail Overview

This starts on either side as a gravel-maintained route and then transitions to a more rough and technical area, as parts of the route are unmaintained. Some spots become tight between small trees. There is a short hill climb or descent with small ruts. The route travels along the Laurel Fork Creek and past a reservoir, which is a great location for camping. A water crossing is on the route that is less than 12 inches deep. The majority of the route is through the Daniel Boone National Forest.

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Difficulty

The majority of the route is easy. However, there is a short area in the middle that has water crossings, ruts, and fairly steep climbs/descents, where four-wheel drive will be needed. Additionally, a short section may become tight between small trees.

History

This trail is a county-maintained and partially unmaintained road part of the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway.

Technical Rating

Satch & Sandy Garrabrant

Oct 10, 2025

Open

mudslide brought down several large trees, totally blocking trail about 1/4 mile from north end. going to take heavy equipment to clear. no bypass.

Shaun Johannes

Sep 20, 2025

Open

Tree has been cleared that has been there for a little over a year.

Trey Dean

Sep 13, 2025

Open

Large tree down in about the middle of the trail above a small rock shelf obstacle. Not enough clearance to fit our 4Runner with tent, I don’t think many lifted vehicles could clear it without roof damage.

Alex Batsche

Apr 12, 2025

Open

The bridge close to the 290 side is destroyed from the flood. There is a fresh bypass trail that takes you up the creek a short distance to a better place to cross the creek.

Shaun Johannes

Nov 02, 2024

Open

Medium to large tree that has fallen across the trail, maybe 1.5 feet in diameter? It can be cleared by rigs under 6.5 feet for sure. 7 feet it’s very close.

caid carter

Sep 22, 2024

Open

Definitely need more than a ranger with ATs didn’t go with anyone so I didn’t push it too hard. I was teeter tottering on that steep part when I turned around good trail though.

Jeffrey Ashcraft

Aug 10, 2024

Open

Definitely some pretty deep ruts. Couple inclines with obstructions. Gets very tight in some parts

Donegan Ragone

Aug 10, 2024

Open

Kyle Hurt

Jun 30, 2024

Open

Not many changes, trail was a little wet in some spots from recent rain.

H Blackwood

Jun 27, 2024

Open

The trail today was just wet enough to make the clay and mud sticky - perfect trail conditions. All of the creek crossings were very low - not much rain in the area lately.