Trail Overview

This road is also known as North Lake Mountain Comm Road. This route will take you over the Lake Mountains, from Saratoga Springs (north) to Eagle Mountain (south). Please note that this is a seasonal trail and is closed during winter months. You can contact Utah County Public Works at (801)-851-8600 for more information. This trail is easily accessible and offers incredible views of Utah Lake, mountain meadows, and Eagle Mountain. Additionally, you will see several radio towers and stations towards the north part of the trail. If coming from the north (Saratoga Springs), there will be a few relatively steep, loose rock climbs within a mile of the first gate. 4WD/AWD and good tires are highly recommended (Crosstrek/RAV would likely make it). After approximately 1 mile of those climbs, the terrain turns into a smoother single track through the canyon, where you will see some nice meadows and views. There will be two more gates along the way, with the last one indicating the end of the trail. Both the north and south sides of the trail have several trails branching off to explore, as well as a few branches along the trail to vistas and a more difficult, skyline route that runs parallel to the East.

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Difficulty

There is approximately 1 mile of relatively steep climb that has large, loose gravel/rock. Much more smooth after that climb. Use caution when descending stops, the surface is very loose. 4WD is highly recommended as well as good tires.

History

This road gives access to several AM/FM, HAM, and RV antennas/stations.

Technical Rating

Mike Peterson

May 15, 2026

2023 Toyota Tacoma

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

Went up to the radio towers. Pretty rutted out and dusty in some areas. Overall a pretty fun drive that’s nice and close.

Edison Moll

Apr 25, 2026

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Drove up and back down the from the north, it’s definitely sketchy at parts. You’ll hit a pretty steep incline just before the radio towers at the top that has larger loose gravel. Definitely a challenge and som parts are sketchy with a good drop-off. There was a good amount of traffic going up / coming down. There are some spots that are a little washed out / rutted and the final climb near the top can really only fit one vehicle going one way. Take it slow and definitely air down. I didn’t and it was a bumpy ride. For sure need 4X4. Views are worth it.

Benny Boy

Apr 15, 2026

1997 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Jed Masson

Apr 10, 2026

2014 Suzuki RMZ250L

Open

Normal

Super fun ride going north to south. One decently hard climb, lots of loose rocks and fairly steep but besides that, a relatively mild ride.

Chandler Dutson

Apr 05, 2026

2024 Toyota Tundra

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

The trail was pretty easy going south side but the last 1 1/2 of the trail was extremely rutted out the heavy rain recently probably didn’t help last section will require 4L and some caution picking lines can be done in a stock truck taking it slow

Dylan Squire

Mar 24, 2026

2002 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Dusty

Great conditions for a fun day wheelin’ completely silent for an overnight camp too

Grey Morley

Feb 08, 2026

Open

DustyMuddy/WetSnow/Ice

extremely icy once you get up closer to the radio towers, had to turn around it’s pure ice

Wyatt Mackay

Feb 01, 2026

2018 Nissan Frontier

Open

Muddy/WetSnow/IceRough/Deteriorated

Only went less than halfway up the north side but the trail was very muddy and a little bit snowy/icy with a few deep ruts.

Ben B.

Dec 31, 2025

2013 Ford F-Series

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Trail is mostly dry, but rutted out and rocky. Just a light dusting of snow in the shade on the ridge but mostly dry.

Tylar Overturf

Dec 14, 2025

2000 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Snow/Ice

Slippery mud in one spot. A little bit before the switch backs there was a icy hill we couldn't get up. We got up half way and then started slipping and sliding backwards. We weren't aired down but I don't think that would've made much of a difference.

Clair Skoubye

Dec 04, 2025

Open

Some deeper snow up top but low pressure and 4wd low should be fine.

Lake Dinga

Nov 18, 2025

2022 Subaru WRX

Open

Normal

subaru wrx with 10 inches of clearance made it to radio towers no big deal, friend who frequents the trail says it was in average condition, minimal to no mud

Sam's offroad

Sep 27, 2025

Open

fun track to do i would definitely recommend if your planning on going after a big storm to have either traction boards or a winch for some of the mud holes, some are pretty sloppy and could get stuck after a hard rain

Nathaniel Edmunds

Aug 30, 2025

2022 Chevrolet Colorado

Open

Normal

I traveled from north to south. I don't know which direction is easier. The most sketchy part of this trail is slippery gravel. I would personally rate it a 3/10 for difficulty. Pretty entertaining trail for solitude and a book on tape.

Kolby Larsen

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Normal

No issues going up in a stock rubicon. Little bumpy with a climb up loose rocks and gravel, but nothing too serious. Put the Jeep in 4WL a couple times climbing up, as well as disconnected the sway bar to smooth the ride a little. Amazing views at the top of the climb!