High Lakes to North Blowout Shelter

Total Miles
4.1

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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High Lakes to North Blowout Shelter
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Trail Overview

This route will take you from beautiful high lakes to a warming hut (North Blowout Shelter) with outstanding views. The roads are rough and tight in sections requiring a high clearance vehicle. You will pass through an area of black sand that has a ton of area to have some fun. The shelter does not allow for camping, but there are a significant number of great areas to camp throughout.

Photos of High Lakes to North Blowout Shelter

High Lakes to North Blowout Shelter
High Lakes to North Blowout Shelter

Difficulty

The route consists of some rocky sections, sand and sections where the trail gets tights from trees/shrubs.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Alex B
Jan 20, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Brent Baker
Jun 16, 2024
2018 RAM 1500
Open
Muddy/Wet
Trail was wet, but passable. 2 large areas with wheel deep standing water, with some fairly muddy spots. limited snow piles, and the sand was well packed. some large rocks, but all easy to navigate. Will need a few more weeks for the water to reside. don't drive into the meadow, you'll get stuck.
Charles Austin Denherder
Jun 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Great mid-level Trail with a few different options for routes. Some trees down right past the 2000900 rd. Ended up taking a side trail.
Jamie C
Jul 21, 2023
ATV
Open
Dusty

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