Trail Overview

Also known as Forest Road 278, this trail starts very easily and is scenic, but quickly turns into a challenge when you turn to head uphill. The track will require you to air down as it is very rocky, narrow, and a slow crawl in places. There are ledges and areas where the trail washes out and leaves behind softball to volleyball-sized boulder gardens. You will also encounter sapling trees hanging low over the trail, and the occasional downed tree after a storm is possible.

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Difficulty

As mentioned in the trail description, this trail has it all. It is extremely narrow, with little to no room for passing, but this trail is an out-and-back ending at a parking area where it would intersect another trail that is long abandoned and impassable here. Take your time and air down just after crossing the bridge.

Technical Rating

Matthew Gunther

Oct 10, 2026

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

I made it up in my Bronco definitely tight squeeze but luckily no scrathes and some rocky spots but I took the advice of the original trail report aired down and made it up to a point where the road stops and turned around in a little turn around spot that looked sketchy and someone maybe living in a tent there lol but no issue definitely a good trail to test your skills