Trail Overview

This is a dead-end Forest Service road. It likely has spectacular fall foliage, and there is a small cave entrance labeled on the Forest Service map. The "cave entrance" is less than expected, with litter and beer bottles spread around the area. Otherwise, this is a simple out-and-back trail with a graded turnaround at the end of the trail. There are several downed trees, with very little room on either side of the path to cut through. There are some mud puddles, but they have a stable bottom for the most part.

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Difficulty

This trail starts out as gravel, but turns into a muddy road just a little ways in. Obstacles are smaller than 1 foot and mud puddles are not super deep. The trail is tight, so wider vehicles will find it difficult to navigate unless someone brings a chainsaw and widens the area with the downed limb.

Technical Rating

Yvonne Zeigler

Nov 12, 2025

Open

This is a dead end road but there is a turn around point at the indicated trail end on the map. I would say this is a level 3 most of the time, boarding 4 at times. The further you go the more technical it will get. Driven with a stock 2021 4Runner Off Road. 4WD required at times but managable. Not quite half way through is a split with large rock shelfs and steps, it will cut you around the large bend in the road but recommend high clearance, we did not go that way for that reason. Many mud holes, some slickers than others. Towards the end you will encounter fallen trees that are just cut enough out of the way to squeeze through. Enjoyed the ride down and back, good varity of obstacles. Oh and we encountered a logger on his way out on our way in.

Austin Shadoan

Sep 21, 2024

Open

Austin Shadoan

Sep 10, 2024

Open

Area temporarily closed due to the search for the individual involved in the interstate shooting.

Tony Cole

Jun 14, 2024

Open