Horseshoe Harbor Road

Total Miles3.9
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back trail that is very narrow and not recommended for full-size rigs. Overall the trail has a firm base of gravel and solid bedrock. It starts off as a well-maintained road that narrows to an unmaintained 2-track with progressively more difficult trail features. In the wet season, you will encounter deep water holes, stream crossings, and some mud. One of the main features is the rock wall around the halfway point in the trail. This steep climb has a hard line to the left for those with locking diffs, and an easier line to the right. There is a recent trail washout that has been filled with a tree that requires some technical driving to navigate. There is potential for serious body damage if you fall off this tree into the washout. There are two intersecting trails that offer alternative exits but both are wet and muddy with a higher difficulty rating, so plan your route carefully.

Photos of Horseshoe Harbor Road

Difficulty

In the wet season and following any heavy rains, the water is easily 12-18 inches deep on this trail. There are washouts and rock features.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Maverick Lint
Oct 01, 2026
2005 Hummer H2
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Some moderate sized rocks and small puddles. Used 4LO for the small rock climb off the west side
Caleb Griesbach
Sep 19, 2026
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee TrailHawk
Open
Normal
Trail is as described. The main Rock Crawl/ hill climb of the trail is more washed out then shown in the pictures. This increases the off camber angle of the easy line. There is also a large rut that now crosses the easier line. Grand Cherokee trail hawk was 2 and three wheeling for a good distance. The remainder of the trail is as described. Mud holes are about 12” max depth but it’s been a dry year.
Matthew Kasinec
Oct 22, 2024
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
10/20/24 Trail was rough, as expected and everything was as described. “The wall” goes up heading east and you come down going west. Had no problem taking the easy line in my lifted 4Runner on 33s. My pal’s 2wd pickup did not make it. We were preparing to winch him up and his parking brake didn’t set, due to the incline. This spooked him and we took soft bottoms to the coast, then went back to cooper harbor going down the wall. Take it slow and expect some scratches.
Mark Gates
Jun 24, 2024
2020 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Huge tree across trail maybe 2' wide towards the end of the trail.

Horseshoe Harbor Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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