Sutton Bluff ATV 18 - SB 18

Trail Overview

Sutton Bluff ATV 18, also known as McLean Heights (legal/emergency ID SB 18), 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 18 is a part of the "far east section" of the Sutton Bluff OHV system. Oriented as an east-to-west trail, it connects SB 7 South on the west end and SB 8 West on the east end. Summary of the SB 18 track: starting at the west entry/trailhead, SB 18 begins on the ridgetop spines, then heads southeast. Shortly after, the trail passes a great view of the McLean Hollow Valley, then continues southeast, passing the midway point, and then reaches the southernmost point. The track then turns northeast as it rapidly starts going downhill through a heavy switchback section, and concludes at a crossing with the SB 8 West. SB 18's notable core elements include a ridgetop section and a large switchback section. The natural coarse-gravel-dirt path features 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 3/10, for having small 3-6-inch water collection spots, steep grades throughout the eastern switchback section of the track, occasional small 3-12-inch fallen trees, tree roots acting as mini 3-8-inch ledges, loose 4-10-inch cobbles laying loose 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 and a 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 18 - SB 18 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike