Trail Overview

FS 2253, also known as Scotts, is a single-lane sandy two-track. There is an area that can flood creating deep water and mud holes. This road could be closed due to high water. Make sure you have all the proper equipment/recovery gear if you decide to take on the challenge of this trail. There is limited cellphone service on most of the trails in this area.

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Difficulty

This trail is rated a 5 because you could encounter mud and deep water after a heavy rain since the trail runs through a swampy area. If you take on this trail, think before you cross the mud and deep water. Make sure you are not alone and have recovery gear.

Technical Rating

Matt Christopher

Aug 23, 2025

Open

Deep mud hole, at least 4’ measured using broom handle. I ventured here solo just to check its condition. The trail itself is just a straight two track with no challenges whatsoever. But the mud hole would be difficult if not impossible. No good winch points. See pic of broom handle to check depth.

Chris H

Jul 14, 2025

Open

Significant mud whole. At least 36” deep with more muck below. Not many good anchor points for recovery where the road is washed out. Had to turn around.

Caleb Curry

Oct 12, 2024

Open

Very deep and rutted. Small atv or bike could pass on shoulder. Looks like a vehicle got stuck on the west side of the hole. (Adding an update to the previous Trail Report)

Bryan Gleason

Sep 29, 2024

Open

About 1.5mi east of the western start there’s a sign that the road is closed. There’s a huge mud pit, see pic.

Mike Hopper

Jun 14, 2024

Open

Its deep, and the skeeters were SO BAD, I found it wasnt worth losing that much blood trying to winch myself through. There is a sign warning the trail is flooded a bit after entering trail from the west.

Corey Slavik

May 26, 2024

Open

Road closed sign wasn’t kidding. Drove through two 2’ of water washout crossings. Ended up at an impassable crossing for my can am SxS. If you have something lifted with ground clearance you can possibly make it.