Trail Overview

This is an interesting drive past the local landfill. A high-clearance 4x4 is highly recommended. The road is a mix of dirt, gravel, and rocks, and some of the terrain is uneven. The parking areas are at the end of the road--the farthest one is about 1 mile out. There are low points and great vistas from the high points of the trail. This road is impassable in wet and rainy conditions.

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Difficulty

Expect uneven, rocky terrain. The last parking area on the road has large rocks if you wish to continue.

Technical Rating

Dan Binder

Apr 12, 2025

Open

Great trail, drove down to river, and was able to drive to base of hat.

Jason Bolfango

May 13, 2024

Open

This was literally a dirt road that a regular car can drive to the end where there is a view of a portion of the San Juan River