Baxter Sawmill Road

Total Miles 9.2
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Baxter Sawmill Road traverses the mountains, starting with Hardware Ranch and going to Old Canyon Trail. The road is periodically graded and develops medium-sized ruts from time to time. The road is primarily hardpacked dirt with a section of deeper sand, but the surface becomes highly loose with deep sand when freshly graded. The road starts on private property before transitioning to the National Forest, with some dispersed camping spots. This road is open year-round but may be inaccessible due to deep snow.

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Difficulty

The road has some small ruts along with some deeper sand in some spots.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Andrew F
Jun 20, 2025
Open
open from top to bottom, deep sandy section has been cleared
Jordan Austin
Jun 08, 2025
Open
Mike Hale
May 31, 2025
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Snow is melted. Ruts will limit your speed, but otherwise the trail is navigable.
Dusty Davis
May 23, 2025
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Snow bank still at top of Rock Creek. Can’t get through yet.
Mike Hale
Apr 26, 2025
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Small section of mud but largely dry at lower elevation. Pockets of deeper snow several miles up but still traversable.

Baxter Sawmill Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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