Lost Creek & Clear Creek

Total Miles 5.5
Technical Rating
3 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This route provides a bit more challenge and adrenaline than the majority of the roads in Chuck Swan WMA, but still keeps it well within the capabilities of most stock and slightly modified 4x4s. Along Clear Creek Rd. there are three water crossings that vary greatly depending on recent rains. All three are usually less than 16", but the most southernly has a gravel bottom that can wash out, and a bedrock obstacle on one side of the stream. As you approach the southern end of this route, a long clay hill includes several areas that gather mud and become rutted. It is not uncommon to find trees down on this section as well. There's a nice gravel lake access just past the Lost Creek Cemetery that includes a nice flat spot for lunch or fishing from the bank. Cell service is unreliable on this route.

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Difficulty

Outside of the water crossings and a few seasonal mudholes, it's essentially a rough dirt road. Getting stuck here would require a mistake in the water crossings or a driver that was grossly unprepared.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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John B.
Jan 03, 2026
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Very easy trail. You can actually drive onto the lake shore at the very end - which is very rocky when the water is down. Lots of fun riding around the shore but you need to be careful and pay attention. It's one huge rock garden.
Manni Jordan
Dec 14, 2025
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Easy but clearance needed
Matt S
May 20, 2025
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Large downed tree about 3/4 of a mile in.
Matt Huffer
May 17, 2025
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Main road and Trail to lost creek cemetary was fine. First turn to continue lost creek/ Bennett hollow has major water erosion. You WILL pull a wheel going over it. 1-3 feet deep. Be careful!
Joel Graves
Feb 09, 2025
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This trail is beautiful and the gravel lot by the lake is an amazing picnic spot. However, the trail was cut off right at the lot by a big fallen tree..
Gautam Shirsekar
Nov 24, 2024
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Mike Erlacher
Jul 04, 2024
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Trail clear all the way through, great ride today
Matthew Ganiron
Jun 24, 2024
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Trail had a down tree as soon as you get past a sharp curve.
Todd Thode
Jun 17, 2024
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Gautam Shirsekar
Apr 21, 2024
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Lauren J
Mar 18, 2023
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Lost Creek & Clear Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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