Trail Overview
Functioning as a remarkably quiet 2.2-mile backcountry connector, BLM 73H is a barely used, heavily overgrown dirt two-track that escorts explorers through a pristine high-desert landscape. The journey is exceptionally tight and twisty, meandering intimately through vibrant green junipers and open, grassy scrub. Along the way, the vivid orange sandy dirt track closely parallels sections of an old wire fence line supported by rustic, weathered wooden posts. Because the route sees very little traffic, the desert brush has aggressively reclaimed the edges of the trail. Drivers navigating this secluded path must be aware that midsize and larger vehicles will absolutely experience unavoidable paint pinstriping. Despite the scratchy transit, the trail deeply rewards visitors with numerous excellent dispersed campsites situated right along the route, offering profound solitude and a perfect opportunity for a quiet overnight stay under the stars.
Difficulty
BLM 73H securely earns a Level 2 Easy technical rating, primarily dictated by the necessary slow driving pace and the presence of occasional, undulating erosion ruts carved into the soft dirt and sand. The track is entirely devoid of severe rock-crawling ledges or deep, vehicle-swallowing mud bogs under standard dry conditions. However, the bumpy surface is best navigated with a standard AWD crossover, stock SUV, or high-clearance 2WD truck to comfortably absorb the uneven terrain and prevent minor undercarriage scrapes. Beyond the tread, the most notable physical hazard is entirely cosmetic: the exceptionally tight, overgrown nature of the corridor guarantees that midsize and larger rigs will endure heavy brush contact and aggressive pinstriping along their side panels.
