The Back 40

Total Miles
1.9

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

The Back 40 Trail is precisely what the name describes. The trail extends through the park's southern end with dips and turns that are just hard enough to get your 4WD engaged. Remote yet beautiful, this trail extends from the park's south end to the northwest into a remote canyon. Oversee the bluffs above the trail for Aoudad sheep and other wildlife.

Photos of The Back 40

The Back 40
The Back 40

Difficulty

Deep ruts and moguls in a couple sections will cause your 4WD to work hard. Some vehicles will see a wheel lift off the ground from time to time.

Technical Rating

4

The Back 40 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • SUV

Access Description

Travel south to the end of Merus 101 and meet the Back 40 Trail at the South Pens group camping area.

The Back 40 Map

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