Sherar Burn Road

Total Miles 8.8
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail begins easy and mild, but the further up and back you travel, the more rocky and overgrown it becomes. Erosion ruts and potholes are present throughout the trail - some ground clearance is advised. Trail debris (downed trees) are possible. About four miles into the trail, it begins to become more overgrown. Beyond this point, it only becomes more and more overgrown. Full-sized vehicles will definitely be scratched, so be advised. The trail ends at a "campground" at Kinzel Lake - there really isn't anything but a few open spaces and an odd rock structure. Kinzel Lake is tiny but beautiful. Trail not maintained in winter months.

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Difficulty

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Water crossings less than a foot deep. Potential for mud holes and trail obstacles up to 12", including ledges and short, steep grades. Roads are typically one vehicle wide with places to pass.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Patrick Moloney
Apr 29, 2026
Open
Deep snow (1-2ft) encountered approximately 3.5 miles down the trail at the Veda Lake Trailhead. I was solo so this was a good spot to turn around. There's a Forest Service tractor with a mower parked there waiting for the snow to melt, recent mowing of brush on the sides of the trail observed on the way up, great to see! Snow should be melted in another couple of weeks.
J Mills
Sep 21, 2025
Open
Road is very rough, but passable. I saw several decent dispersed camping sites. I had to take it slow (under 10 mph). Watch for sharp rocks. Wildlife observed: several deer, small black bear.
Ben W
Aug 08, 2025
Open
Road was open, downed trees were present but previously cut to clear the road. The condition is pretty poor, lots of exposed large rocks and potholes. Need to go pretty slow most the time. Made it fine in a Tacoma, there were even a couple Subarus braving it.
Chance O
Sep 14, 2024
Open
Road was clear, but was quite rough so you’ll have to go slowly in many spots. I took my Tacoma, but someone in a Corolla made it up there if that’s a clue to how bad the road is haha. I’m glad we went, it was a gorgeous drive and the hike to Veda Lake was stunning(and painful :P). We did not go past the Veda Lake trailhead so I can’t speak to the conditions further along the route. Highly recommend you check it out before the snow comes back!
gummy satō
Jul 20, 2024
Open
Nicholas Jellison
Jun 19, 2024
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Ryan Gurnick
Dec 09, 2023
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Philip Coufal
Aug 12, 2023
Open

Sherar Burn Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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