Trail Overview

Smith Branch Trail starts along the Rail Hollow Trail at FSR 1019. It is a narrower single-lane road with some areas to pass another vehicle. It has been recently graded but is slightly rougher than Rail Hollow and has some silty-sloped areas that could be difficult to navigate after heavy rains. This trail ends at a T intersection;the left leads to a gate to private property and the right leads to a waterfront dispersed camping area. This shows signs of heavy use;pack it in, pack it out practices need to be enforced here to preserve our forests.

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Difficulty

There is one steep silty area marked on the trail that could become difficult to navigate after some heavy rains or snow.

Technical Rating

Chris Wagstaff

Apr 19, 2025

Open

I continued on this road after being disappointed with the first turn off. However once you get to a lookout over the lake on the left, I would consider continuing with caution if you don't know the road. from that point you go steeply down hill. An f250 turned around and came up the hill. I continued a little bit passed where he did and decided to back out un comfortably. gets tight quick, while downhill pretty significantly. won't return.

John Reb

Oct 12, 2024

Open

(Driven in VW Baja, not a 4x4) Trail wasn't too bad. Rutted out some the last half. May be difficult for a stock 2 wheel drive truck. Would not recommend driving in a stock car.

Keith Adams

Aug 12, 2023

Open

Carlos Rivera

Jun 03, 2023

Open