Trail Overview
Slippin N Scramblin is a rugged, unmaintained mining road in the Toiyabe Mountains. Spanning approximately 1.8 miles, the trail connects the top of North Fork Big Creek to South Fork Birch Creek, navigating elevations between 8,012 and 8,747 feet. The route is rated 3 for its steep grades and sidehill exposure, requiring low-range 4WD and careful wheel placement.
The trail has a net elevation loss of over 650 feet traveling from north to south. Situated in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the high-country route remains snowbound and impassable until late May or early June. There are no services or cell coverage, requiring self-recovery gear and extra supplies. The area near North Toiyabe Peak offers rugged views of the surrounding Great Basin ranges.
Access Description
This trail runs through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. No permits or fees are required for access, but a high-clearance 4WD vehicle is necessary. The road is unmaintained and remains snowbound and impassable until late May or early June.
