Cold Springs

Total Miles4.5
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Cold Springs is a well-maintained road that connects Soapstone Pass to Silver Meadows. The drive is short and scenic with no major obstacles in the road, but views all around as you traverse through meadows that tend to have wildflowers depending on the time of year. This road is two vehicles wide with enough room to comfortably pass. The trail doesn't have a closing date but is inaccessible during the winter due to deep snow and usually is open early to late June, depending on the snow levels, and will be inaccessible due to snow starting mid to late November.

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Difficulty

The road may be washed out after rain/snow and could have some shallow ruts.

Technical Rating

2

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Bill Dunphy
Aug 25, 2026
2024 Honda Talon 1000R-4
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One of the many connector trails up in the Soapstone area. Definitely a 2 rating. Saw quite a few big rigs camping along it. Drove it West to East with plans to return to Hwy 35 via Silver Meadows. Tremendous views however there is plenty of burnt forest from what I'm guessing is the Yellow Lake fire from fall of 2024. Even with the sections of burnt forest it was still stunning.

Cold Springs Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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