Trail Overview
BLM 106A is a highly scenic, 1.1-mile backcountry two-track that treats off-road explorers to a deeply engaging high-desert transit. As you navigate this specific segment, the vividly colored, exceptionally deep red-sand path playfully meanders through a pristine landscape heavily populated by mature green juniper trees and rustic desert scrub under a brilliant blue sky. Because the exceptionally soft sand significantly restricts forward momentum, the journey naturally dictates a comfortably slow, deliberate driving pace. This relaxed travel speed perfectly allows backcountry travelers to fully absorb the surrounding natural beauty. Throughout the winding transit, the treeline consistently opens up to reveal incredibly beautiful, sweeping views of the majestic white stone cliffs and prominent mesas towering on the distant horizon. It is a quintessential, deeply immersive desert drive that flawlessly highlights the rugged, isolated beauty of the region.
Difficulty
BLM 106A confidently earns a Level 3 Moderate technical rating, a score dictated almost entirely by its remarkably soft, power-sapping red sand. The distinctly deep ruts and shifting surface make the 1.1-mile route notably slow-going. Like most of the rugged trails navigating this specific network, successfully maintaining your forward momentum without severely bogging down absolutely requires a high-clearance vehicle equipped with a capable four-wheel-drive system. Additionally, drivers will encounter several sections heavily plagued by major, corrugated washboard. Lowering your tire air pressures before hitting the sand is strictly mandatory to maximize essential flotation and significantly smooth out the bone-rattling vibrations caused by the rough terrain.
