Green Pond - FS 453C
Total Miles
0.6
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This is a shortcut trail from FR 453 Mesa del Ojo to FR 315- Easy Cruise. It shaves off almost five miles. It is short but exciting with some uneven bedrock, boulders, erosion ruts, and mud holes. A lime green, yucky pond is on the east side of the route.
Photos of Green Pond - FS 453C
Difficulty
There is a bedrock erosion area that increases the difficulty near the green pond.
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