Burnt Car Road

Total Miles
7.4

Elevation

1,685.39 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This road accesses the Steens Mountain wilderness. It is a rugged route that takes you 8 miles out to a remote area that is often used to access the wilderness area or for people to get out and see the country. In this area is important to stay on the roads and be respectful of the landscape. The route goes through sagebrush flats, Juniper stands, and across many basalt rocks. The trail has steep loose grades, large rocks, narrow passages, and many other features to navigate, and should not be attempted with any recent precipitation. High clearance is necessary and 4x4 is recommended. There is no cell reception in this area. Keep a lookout in this area for old building foundations and chimneys as well as the burnt car that the area gets its name from.

Photos of Burnt Car Road

Burnt Car Road
Burnt Car Road

Difficulty

Steep grade with loose dirt and rock, large rocks, deep ruts, and off camber sections. Extreme mud with any precipitation. Area is remote and lacks any services.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

Bourne Great
May 27, 2024
2015 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Dusty
It's ridiculous this trail is has the difficulty rating it does. The ONLY thing that would make this trail difficult, which is true of all Steens area, is if it was super wet. Was actually super disappointed it wasn't even remotely challenging, haha

Access Description

Accessible via Steens Loop Road.

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