Big Mountain Trail

Total Miles
3.7

Technical Rating

2

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail is a nice scenic drive through Buchanan State Forest. There are many dispersed campsites as well as hiking trails. The trail runs along a ridge, with views of the valley below all throughout the trail. There are a few steep inclines and declines, as well as washed-out areas that could be slick during the winter months. 4WD is recommended for this trail.

Photos of Big Mountain Trail

Big Mountain Trail
Big Mountain Trail

Difficulty

This road is unmaintained during the winter months, and even after some rain, it could be slick. 4WD is recommended for this trail due to the washouts and inclines.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Big Mountain Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4

Access Description

This trail is a combination of Northcraft Road and Big Mountain Road. It can be accessed from Ragged Mountain Road, as well as Shaffer Road.

Big Mountain Trail Map

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