Palmer Mine - FSR 2382

Total Miles
1.8

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Palmer Mine Trail begins as a well-maintained forest service road winding through the scenic Mark Twain National Forest, gradually descending into the valley towards Hazel Creek. At 1 mile into the trail, adventurers reach a spacious open campsite area complete with a rock fire ring. Beyond this point, the trail transforms into a challenging, narrow path. Continuing past the campsite exposes vehicles to potential pinstriping due to the tight trail. If you continue past the campsite expect three-foot deep washouts, softball-sized rocks, and exposed tree roots. The trail surface alternates between gravel, dirt, and rocky terrain, which can become slippery in wet conditions.

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Difficulty

There are large washouts which will lead to off-camber situations.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Last portion of trail past campsite leading towards powerlines was extremely washed out. 3-4' drops. But if you stradle the washout and pay attention to where your going you will bell fine. I walked a Stock suspension 2011 Crewmax Tundra on 34" ATs through there like butter. Followed by a Stock Wrangler on 33s and a Stock 4 door SxS on 30s. Piece of cake !

got down to the last .2 miles of the trail and road had seem some wash out as well as some big boy jeeps that trench out the road more than 2' in spots. we turned around and headed back out.