Trail Overview

Take a quick trip through the lost settlement of Clarketown. Very little info is available for the history of Clarketown, which makes it pretty interesting and almost mysterious. You will travel on mostly gravel and dirt roads. This is a very remote area, cell signal is not reliable. This trail is accessible in most vehicles with decent ground clearance. There are multiple large ponds along the trail that are privately owned. There are also a few spur trails along the way.

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Difficulty

There are a few spots that could be difficult in a low-ground clearance vehicle. Steep drop-offs on the side of the trail in certain areas.

History

Clarketown's history is very interesting. One of the most remote civilizations in the area.

Technical Rating

Darrin N

Aug 03, 2025

Open

Normal

Nice drive, mostly gravel with a rocky and rutted section midway thru. 2WD the whole time.

Serena Lynch

Jun 07, 2025

Open

Muddy/Wet

Road was open. Had mud and standing water in spots. Never left 2wd. Cool cruiser. Felt like a jaunt through a rain forest.

Isaac Vaughn

Dec 23, 2024

2022 Jeep Gladiator

Open

Normal

Went in from Fiddlers Branch side, turned around, due to the amount of posted signs on the right side of the trail, wasn’t sure if this trail is open to public or not? No gate but didn’t feel comfortable going in. Anyone know?

Wesley Buccini

Aug 24, 2024

2021 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Open

NormalDustyRough/DeterioratedWashboard

Easy trail depending on the side you come up. There is a steep climb on both sides, one side is rough and rutted had a bunch of slipping with my Crosstrek. Pick a good line and you should be good I used X-mode. Beautiful scenery just make sure to respect private property it's everywhere there.

Jon Lester

Jun 14, 2024

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Easy road to follow. Lots of sharp rocks. I’d be cautious if your tires are older.

C P

May 25, 2024

Open

Normal

Dillon Phillips

Apr 05, 2024

Open

Snow/Ice

Zack Fillers

Feb 24, 2024

Open

Snow/Ice

Andrew Landicho Jr

Jan 31, 2024

Open

Muddy/WetSnow/Ice

Cool 30° morning. cloudy and foggy. trail was mostly snowed on causing wet slush and mud holes. had no problem in mostly stock Forester.

Lucas Schade

Dec 09, 2023

Open

Normal

John Moore

Aug 06, 2023

Open

Muddy/Wet