Wolf Pit Road - FS 117
Total Miles
2.5
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Wolf Pit Road is a maintained gravel road that leads to the scenic Wolf Pit Trailhead, which hikers use to venture up Shortoff Mountain. The right of way passes through multiple private properties, which are located close to the road, and residents urge travelers to pass by slowly and to respect the land. From the beginning till halfway through have multiple pull-offs to allow other vehicles to pass by, up until the last half a mile, where parking for the trailhead becomes narrow for vehicles; so use caution.
Photos of Wolf Pit Road - FS 117
Difficulty
This Forest Service Road is fairly easy for multiple variety of vehicles. Fairly wide for most vehicles to pass each other up until arriving closer to the Trailhead where it becomes narrow.
Status Reports
Wolf Pit Road - FS 117 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
Wolf Pit Road - FS 117 Map
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