Sutton Bluff ATV 16 - SB 16

Trail Overview

Sutton Bluff ATV 16, also known as Ridge Bend (legal/emergency ID SB 16), is a 50-inch and under restricted trail within the Sutton Bluff OHV trail system managed by the Mark Twain National Forest Salem Unit. SB 16 is a part of the "far east section" of Sutton Bluff OHV. Oriented as an east-to-west trail, it starts at the intersection with SB 8 West on the east, parallels the Karkaghne Scenic Drive to the north, and concludes at the intersection with SB 7 South on the west. Summary of SB 16: the route starts at a crossing with SB 8 West, shortly south of where Karkaghne Scenic Drive and SB 8 West meet, acting as a simple connector etched into the hillside of the ridge overlooking a valley to the south, and it concludes at the intersection with SB 7 South at a small parking area where the two trails crooss the SB 7 North trailhead (200-feet to the north). SB 16's notable core elements include a natural coarse-gravel-dirt path, featuring whoops, loose cobbles, mini boulders, natural rock slabs, tree roots, and small water-collection spots. To enjoy this trail and OHV system, obtain the required Sutton Bluff permit from Mark Twain National Forest, and if intending to use an ATV on Reynolds County Roads to commute between trails, obtain the Reynolds County ATV/UTV permit as well, in accordance with Missouri state laws.

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Difficulty

The SB 18 is given a base rating of 2/10, for having small 3-6-inch water collection spots, minimal steep grades throughout the track, occasional small 3-12-inch fallen trees, tree roots acting as mini 3-6-inch ledges, loose 4-10-inch cobbles laying in the trail, 10-inch to 18-inch mini boulders, and natural slabs present on edges or mostly buried within the ground as part of the path. Difficulty can increase from heavy use, lack of maintenance, large 12-inch+ fallen trees blocking the trail, wet or rainy conditions, inclement weather, or damage sustained from flash flooding. If actively flooding, consider the trail closed.

Technical Rating

Sutton Bluff ATV 16 - SB 16 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike