A-6 Crash Site

Total Miles 9.7
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This one was a fun one. Very rocky road with deep ruts in areas. The whole journey took us through a fairly flat sagebrush terrain with some elevation change and beautiful rock outcroppings. There are many places to pull off and explore. There's a fairly steep ascent at the end of the route to the crash site that leads up to two trailheads. Each leading to a different plane crash. We went to the A-6 site. We were able to drive the trail, but it is very, very rocky.

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Difficulty

On the route we went there were a few place that 4x4 with lift was necessary. Large rock in road that had to be driven over. Not impassible by any means and locker not required but would be challenging and intimidating for a novice. Any rain and the road would be nearly undriveable.

History

The A6 crash site is a military plane that crashed years ago. They left the debris untouched as a memorial for the two people that died.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Matt Engel
Jul 30, 2024
Open
You can no longer drive up to the crash site. They have it blocked where the Oregon Desert Trail (Seg 5): Burma Rim to Diablo North starts. It is about a mile to the crash site from the parking site.
PNW Backcountry
Apr 20, 2024
Open
The last 3/4 of a mile portion of the trail, is closed to motor vehicles.
Ari Atkinson
Oct 29, 2023
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A-6 Crash Site Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance

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