Trail Overview

This easy scenic dirt road takes you around the Pine Valley Mountains and through the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness. There are a couple of hiking trailheads along this route as well as Yankee Doodle Canyon. Scattered primitive camp spots were noted. Great views of the towering mountain to the North.

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Difficulty

Nothing of difficulty to note about this dirt road. It is unmaintained in wet or winter conditions and could become impassable. "Traveling during such conditions is highly discouraged."

Technical Rating

Brian Radwanski

Mar 01, 2026

Open

I should have checked the reports from before. The track for me was very dry. But you could tell there was lots of mud and bad conditions due to deep ruts and minor, but passable, washouts in places. The section from Silver Reef to Yant Flats was easy. Rougher conditions exist from Yant Flats towards Turkey Road.

Tyson Bolton

Feb 20, 2026

Open

This trail was extremely muddy and very difficult for my f150. Very scary at times almost slide off the cliff edge multiple times. I had to put it in 4L and engage my rear locker for many parts. About 4in of snow and probably 2-6in of mud.

Caleb Skeen

Mar 21, 2025

Open

Joshua Dupree

Feb 09, 2025

Open

Easily passable right now. Saw a lowered car at the top.

Kenneth K

May 04, 2024

Open

Phil F

Sep 07, 2023

Open