Trail Overview

Scroggins Ridge 1171 is a gravel forest road in Mark Twain National Forest that descends south from highway 76 down to Rock Creek. There are 6 creek crossings that can be challenging after heavy rains. Due to extreme drought conditions in 2022, caution needs to be taken for falling trees and branches along the trail. As you continue deeper into the forest, you will climb Section 10 road to Bean Ridge Road, which ends at an incredible campsite with an overlooking view. When driving this trail, a tree was down that was too large for us to continue on to the campsite. Several areas along Rock Creek have been washed out from heavy storms, and Bean Ridge is becoming overgrown.

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Difficulty

During dry conditions this trail can be easily driven in 2WD with high clearance. After heavy rains the 6 creek crossings can become challenging with rushing water and sections of the trail completely covered. The further back you go the more the trail has become overgrown.

Technical Rating

Matt Marcotte

Jun 07, 2026

Open

Pretty muddy with some deep mud holes near the tight turn near the creek. Other than that, over grown but still really good. Campsite at the top is in very good condition too.

Iam MSG

Apr 25, 2026

Open

Trail is clear and open, with a couple shallow mud holes after the recent rain.

Boe Milton

Dec 27, 2025

Open

Several trees across trail

Chris P.

Jul 27, 2025

Open

Stephen Smith

Apr 11, 2025

Open

nice easy path.

Gabriel M

Nov 16, 2024

Open

Pretty solid trail but busy due to hunting season just starting

Tyler Brown

Mar 16, 2024

Open

Isaac Henley

Mar 13, 2024

Open

At the head of the trail there was a gate with no trespassing signs.

Zach Cole

Oct 13, 2023

Open

Justin Franke

May 13, 2023

Open

Rob Chirpich

Apr 27, 2023

Open