Trail Overview

The last half mile of the Hidden Lakes ATV trail is extremely rocky and difficult and is essentially impassable to ATVs due to near vertical climbs requiring very technical hard enduro-style riding for dirt bikers. It gets extremely difficult after the first Hidden Lake. It becomes narrow and more like a single track, and would pinch out ATVs from all the boulders in the trail. It becomes extremely steep, going up big vertical rock slabs, with switchbacks that require pivot-style turns. You really need a gummy tire for the traction or else you'll just be spinning. This section will require several technical maneuvers requiring you to decouple from your bike to get up the rock ledges. Although it's legally designated for ATVs 50" or less, it's really recommended for dirt bikes only. The pictures don't do the steepness justice.

Photos of Hidden Lakes ATV #179 - Extreme Difficulty Section

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Difficulty

This trail is about a 9 difficulty for dirt bikes due to extreme vertical slopes and rock slab ledges that require very advanced skill. It is essentially impassable for ATVs.

Technical Rating

Joey Donaldson

Sep 01, 2026

2005 Yamaha TTR230

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I was a little skeptical of the prior reports of this being a very difficult trail but its all true. This is definitely not an ATV trail but is a very difficult single track dirtbike trail. I was able to complete it and make it to the last of the hidden lakes but it tested my skills thats for sure. Definitely recommend riding with a buddy instead of solo like I did. All In all a great trail and glad I did it.