Trail Overview

This trail boasts exquisite views, rock formations, riparian areas, and contrasting sandstone and granite geology. Bounded on the east end by BLM Route 350 and west by BLM Route 107 on the other, the trail generally follows a portion of Ryan Creek and there are sandy areas and multiple water crossings once in the creek bottom. The eastern portion of the trail climbs out of the creek bottom with some steep and loose climbs/descents.

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Difficulty

Most of trail is very easy but it has one short section that is steep with loose rock.

Technical Rating

Frank Hernandez

May 20, 2025

2017 Toyota Tundra

Open

Awesome trail. With that said, the first 1/3 of this trail coming from the east is challenging. Easily a blue 4 or 5. Doable in a full size truck but expect some pin striping as some parts get tight. The rest of the way is much easier, deserving of the 3 rating. This is a very remote area so come prepared.

Ryan Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance

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Ryan Creek

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Ryan Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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