Flint Trail

The upper portion of this trail is well maintained. The switchbacks get a little more rocky and narrow, there is not much if any room to pass. If you’re coming from the top, be sure to stop at the overlook and check for uphill traffic, which has the right of way. After the switchbacks, the road is a little rough, but nothing technical.

Upper section is well maintained from Hans flats Ranger station to switchbacks. I didn’t go down the switchbacks and continued to happy valley. Got some photos showing the switchbacks below from the lookout.

Flit trail is a beautiful trail certainly the connector trail to everything. Switchbacks are overwhelming at first. But take it slow & pay attention. Really need to take a moment at the top and at the bottom to check for traffic already on the way up or down. Not much padding room on the switchbacks passable in a few areas but better to check traffic before you head up/down. Too bad there’s not a designated radio channel to call out as you start in either direction. Regardless do your due diligence before you start. The trail is a narrow shelf road rocky with scattered loose rocks so 4x4 is your friend. Does have a couple of wash outs but stay on wall side and it’s fine. Take your time on switchbacks use a spotter or back up can as needed.

If you're coming in from the Hans Flat Ranger Station the road is very tame until you get to the Happy Canyon junction. Any stock vehicle can go that far. But the switchbacks are no joke! It's comparable to Hardscrabble on White Rim. If you're coming up like I did you'll need 4 lo and a spotter or good bumper cam. The road was recently serviced so it's in good condition, but I'd hate to see what bad condition looks like.

Trail is open in great condition.

some snow in the top section, switchbacks very manageable in a full size vehicle, great view from the top

3/10 difficulty, no crazy or fun obstacles. Definitely stock vehicle with 4lo worthy. The switchback-ey part is way over sold and it’s not tight or dangerous at all, easily fit a full size vehicle down; the hairpins are pretty tight but it can be done. Be careful about camping regulations, very pretty trail would do again.