Reptile
Total Miles
0.6
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Reptile is an intermediate trail that only has a few moderate obstacles that are actually required to get through the route and mostly winds around in a play area full of much more difficult obstacles, some that would only be ideal for built rigs only. The actual route has a lot of loose dirt hills that go up and down next to the rock formations, winding up and down the mesa. One of the required obstacles is a straight-up 3-foot ledge that is pretty blunt and vertical. One is a rock face that is a bit diagonal, so you'll need a spotter to get your approach angle right. It goes over uneven slickrock layers and through a shallow ravine. You can pick which of the extreme obstacles you want to try while you follow the route. Near the middle of the trail, there is actually a big camp spot with a mega firepit at the bottom of the rock ledges where you can stage and watch the action. Some of the bigger optional ledges are extremely vertical and off-camber, with big drop-offs, and risk of high centering. On a lot of the ledges, you'll have to commit and trust your tires. There's an optional vertical ~4-foot ledge that has been dug out at the bottom, which will make it very difficult to do from a dig. Near the middle of the trail is the optional Corona Rock, which is an extremely tall and steep rock face rated a 9.
Photos of Reptile
Difficulty
While the main route is a 6 difficulty with a couple of moderate rock ledges, this trail accesses a lot of optional extreme obstacles that are a 9-10 difficulty. This trail is a 6 per the BLM, meaning you'll encounter 20-degree grades, 35" tires, and a minimum of 1 locker (front of rear) is recommended. Stock vehicles will likely need multiple attempts, and wider vehicles need to take caution. Trail recovery gear is also recommended.
Status Reports
Reptile can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Reptile Map
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