The Shaft

Total Miles
0.2

Technical Rating

8

Difficult

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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The Shaft
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Trail Overview

The shaft is a steep, rocky, loose trail with a waterfall-type ledge in the middle that is about 5-6 feet tall. The trail starts at the bottom of the creek, known as heartbreak ridge. Lockers, winches, and large tires 40s or larger are suggested. The trail ends back on the Gomer Pyle loop just west of the entrance to Heartbreak Ridge.

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The Shaft
The Shaft

Difficulty

The trail is very steep and at the bottom of a wet weather creek. If you break or run into any problems, it's going to be a long recovery; trail is suggested for large tire rigs with lockers and a winch.

Technical Rating

8

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The Shaft can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

Access Description

Take Gomer Pyle from the gravel road northwest west and the entrance to the trail is at the bottom of break ridge, You can choose to drive down Heartbreak Ridge Creek or take the start of the trail to the bottom and start the shaft from there.

The Shaft Map

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