7 Waterfalls

Trail Overview

7 Waterfalls is a short but gnarly rock-crawling trail in the Glade Run Recreation Area. It has several extreme waterfall obstacles that are 6-foot or more tall ledges that are nearly vertical. The trail makes a figure 8 shape, and you'll likely want to do it in a counterclockwise direction starting from the north trailhead, which will have you going up the most advanced ledges first. The bottom loop has a couple of minor obstacles that are small slick rock ledges, but the top loop is where all the action is. It climbs to the top of the mesa through a series of steep rock shelves. They have undercut rock ledges 6+ feet tall that have been dug out at the bottom from people spinning against the wall. This would make it really hard for a SXS. On the way down, going counterclockwise, the trail descends down a loose hill on an off-camber slick rock obstacle next to a rock overhang, then takes you around a tree. The trail is only a third of a mile but is one of the more extreme obstacles in the area.

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Difficulty

This trail is rated a 9 per the BLM. It will require a minimum of 37"+ tires and front and rear lockers, and it's recommended to have winches, skid plates, and proper recovery gear. Expect 25-degree grades and 30-degree sidehills, possible body damage, vehicle breakdowns, and probable rollovers. ATVs are not recommended and SXS need to use extreme caution. A 2nd vehicle is strongly recommended.

Technical Rating

7 Waterfalls can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike