East Fork Dave's Hollow

Trail Overview

Located within the scenic Dave's Hollow trail network, the East Fork Dave's Hollow (Forest Service Road 31164) is a tight, twisty, and highly immersive single-lane dirt track. As you strategically navigate this winding 2.93-mile corridor, the rich, red dirt path sharply contrasts with the lush, towering green pine trees that tightly border the road. The dense canopy frequently opens up to reveal bright, expansive skies and distant, rolling mountain ridges across the horizon. One of the absolute highlights of this specific route is the abundance of fantastic recreational camping opportunities; explorers will find numerous large, flat, and highly accessible dispersed campsites scattered directly along the road. These sites offer incredible privacy and deep forest shade. However, it is critical to remember that this is an active wildlife habitat. All visitors must be strictly bear aware while traveling or camping in this forest, ensuring all food, trash, and scented items are properly and safely secured at all times.

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Difficulty

The East Fork Dave's Hollow securely earns a Level 2 Easy technical rating. While the dirt surface is largely straightforward and completely devoid of severe rock obstacles, drivers must consistently navigate through a series of uneven, off-camber erosion ruts pressed into the soft forest soil. Under standard dry conditions, a high-clearance 2WD vehicle or stock AWD crossover can comfortably manage these uneven sections with mindful tire placement and steady momentum. Nevertheless, travelers should remain cautious during the wet shoulder seasons or immediately following a thunderstorm, as the red dirt can quickly become slick, making an AWD or 4WD system highly beneficial to prevent lateral sliding into the deeper tracks.

Technical Rating

East Fork Dave's Hollow can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike