Nelson Forest Road
Total Miles
8.6
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
An easy gravel trail through forest and wetlands. The route is one to two vehicles wide with enough room to pass, but be careful of deep drainage ditches and soft shoulders on the side of the road, particularly in the north section of the trail. The start of the trail is clearly marked at each end with Forest Service signs. The south end is not far from the Faunce fire tower. In the winter, the road is not maintained, so expect deep snow depending on the weather and time of year. Cell signal is limited to none in the area.
Photos of Nelson Forest Road
Difficulty
The trail is a scenic gravel road, wide with enough room to pass. The trail is not maintained in the winter, so depending on the weather and time of year, deep snow is possible.
Status Reports
Nelson Forest Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Nelson Forest Road Map
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