Trail Overview

The route takes you from the Dayton area to Sunrise Pass. The canyon can be challenging with dirt, sand, and rock crawling sections. There is a creek that has seasonal water flow but does not make the trail undoable for high-clearance vehicles. It has cottonwood trees, pinon pine trees, and other vegetation that has overgrown the trail in spots. Except for brush scrapes on your vehicle. Snow in the winter can make the trail difficult.

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Difficulty

The trail runs in the bottom of a canyon crossing a creek numerous times. Vegetation can be encroaching on the trail, expect brush scraping on vehicles. There are rock crawling sections. One location towards the Sunrise Pass end of the trail is very off-camber. Full-size vehicles or vehicles with a high center of gravity are not recommended.

Technical Rating

Russel Parker

Nov 15, 2025

2017 Toyota Tacoma

Open

Normal

Easy, no problem at all lots of us.

Chris paras

Aug 05, 2025

2025 Jeep Gladiator

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Pretty rocky. I don’t think I would not have made it without 35’s but gladiator is stock. Pretty challenging in some spots but a good time!

Susan B

Apr 10, 2025

Open

Great ride with beautiful scenery! Numerous creek crossings with large rocks to maneuver around and over. If on quad, experience rider a must!

Mark Newton

Apr 05, 2025

Open

Rough/DeterioratedNormal

A good trail. Very technical in a few sections. With enjoyable multiple water crossings, a pleasant challenge. Good ground clearance is a must. Wide track vehicles will find it more challenging, I was happy to be at 64" total width.