Trail Overview

Amazing Prerunner trail for those that like to pick up the speed a bit. Lots of desert-style whoop sections, with deeper areas that can make it feel like you're riding on a roller coaster. Expect a fair share of standard Barrens water/mud holes along the trail, but all have a bypass, or you can travel around the edges safely. Stay cautious around the swamp areas, as the trail can drop out into deep ruts that will absolutely cause damage to suspension if you hit it too fast. Overall, an amazing trail to travel, whether you like the prerunner style or the slower style of travel. The trail follows an old railroad bed that was used back during World War II.

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Difficulty

The rating is primarily due to the deeper whoop sections and the hidden dropout rutted sections. There are two main waterholes that are in excess of 36 inches deep after a good rain (both covered my 37-inch tires with ease).

History

This route follows an old World War II railroad bed.

Technical Rating

Charliemitch navices

Oct 28, 2026

Open

Normal

This trail is now open all the way to Butler's place

Jon Frazier

Oct 24, 2026

2019 Ford F-Series

Open

From what I've been told by a trusted source, the trail has been re-opened.

Paul Fennell

Oct 02, 2026

2026 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Permanently Closed

Officially Closed SignHeavily Barricaded with Natural Material

What gives with this, they say no entry for construction and they’ve got these plates down on top of the trail?

Charliemitch navices

Sep 11, 2026

Temporarily Closed

Posted Sign

The power company is working on something

Phil C

Sep 05, 2026

2025 Ford Bronco

Temporarily Closed

Posted Sign

Matting has been out down on a long section of the trial. Looks like the power company is out here doing work.

Scott Moore

Aug 28, 2026

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Temporarily Closed

Unfortunate end to the trail. Posted sign about 75% of the way into the trail, too tight to turn around with a swamp right next to the trail so we had to back up about a half mile.

Blake G

Jul 16, 2026

2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Made it about half way there is a tree down. Could be cut with chainsaw. Conditions were dry and dusty. Can do it in 4x2

John Bickar

Jun 24, 2026

Open

Didn’t have my phone with me. There’s some water in certain spots towards the end I would say. 33 inch tires got covered 3/4 of the way, avoid water crossing if you can.