Calamity Canyon

Total Miles 3.5
Technical Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This is a beautiful trail that is technical from the time you drop in until the end. There is a neat cave to explore, as well as many optional lines.

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Difficulty

This trail is hit after hit, for an inexperienced group, this is likely going to require spotting on the majority of the trail.

Technical Rating

8

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Charlie Harvath
May 29, 2026
Open
Took a buddy through with a silverado 1500 zr2. Would NOT recommend a full size truck in any capacity. Took 7 hours to guide him through. Personally drove the midsize gmc canyon AT4 on 2 inch lift and 34’s which is capable of doing the trail but at the limits and will need spotting. The Silverado is simply too large even with triple lockers, which do help, in some situations. Would absolutely advise doing the trail in the intended direction. Doing the trail in reverse will lead to a false sense of security and you will be too far into it to go backwards. The beginning of the trail is a great skill filter. If you take a midsize teuck you will need rock sliders and expect skid plate damage and wheel damage, although if careful enough you can escape without it.
Mark R
Oct 10, 2025
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SE Calamity and linked midway to Camp 5. 20-30 water holes/puddles, nothing major for depth. pre scout your path, this trail can bite!
Tom Rust
Oct 03, 2025
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Tiffany Smith
May 24, 2025
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Mark R
Sep 20, 2024
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Went with group. gladiator sport 3 inch lift 35 inch tires, no did not use bypasses. I would suggest spotting in a few points but not 100% necessary if you have experience.
Eli Enger
Sep 15, 2023
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Calamity Canyon Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance

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