Smith Lakes

Total Miles
2.2

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Smith Lakes
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Trail Overview

Choose your method of travel: foot, ATV, horse, truck or other. All are fun and acceptable (within reason). ATVs and motorcycles are king on this trail. You can rip down the trails at a good speed and enjoy the bends and jumps. Trucks with good clearance can bounce all the way to the third lake, if you are an adventurous driver. These lakes are easy to access and very popular.

Photos of Smith Lakes

Smith Lakes
Smith Lakes

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Patrick Jorgenson
Sep 28, 2025
2006 Land Rover LR3
Open
Normal
Dusty
Ryan Lindberg
Aug 19, 2025
Open
Normal
Dusty
Andrew F
Aug 09, 2025
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Normal
Dusty
tree sticking into the road, wish I had cutters to clear it, just enough room for smaller vehicles to squeeze around it.
Max Vadeboncoeur
Jul 13, 2025
4x4
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Not a problem for a Jeep on 35’s but harder than I expected today. Very narrow with some steep grades, came across one guy in a full-size truck and he wasn’t making it out without taking damage.

Smith Lakes can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • SUV
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Smith Lakes Map

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