Trail Overview

We started at the trailhead entrance at Pins. You can expect rock, dirt, water, and mud holes. Once you get to Tree Hugger you will start with a water hole and a hill climb. Once on Tree Hugger, the trail will get a little tight and that's why the name. You will run into water holes, and it can even be impassable in the spring. The island has had a lot of water over the last couple of years but is usually much drier in the summer. Once you get through the water you will run into a rock climb so have fun and be cautious.

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Difficulty

I rated this trail a 4 since the water can be very deep at times. Normally this could be considered a 3 but with the depth of the water please be cautious.

Technical Rating

Jeff and Laura Bomer

Apr 30, 2026

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

The he snow melt has this trail flooded so if you attempt it be careful.

Jeff and Laura Bomer

Aug 04, 2025

Open

NormalMuddy/Wet

Jeff and Laura Bomer

Apr 25, 2025

Obstructed

Impassable Water Crossing

Rex H

Jun 17, 2024

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Kevin Nozkowski

Jun 14, 2024

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Rocky and some mud holes. I have a stock 2024 Jeep JLU Willys and it handled it with no problem. It’s a fun trail to take the family on. We took this trail leading to the walker trail which is a little rougher but you can read my report I posted on Walker trail report. I am an inexperienced off roader and had no problem navigating this trail.

Bob Dunn

May 11, 2024

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

This trail was a bit more extreme than suggested. The trailhead is very rocky. There are some water holes that didn’t feel passable with a stock jeep. Had to turn around twice.

Jeff and Laura Bomer

Aug 09, 2023

Open

Normal