Union Springs

Total Miles
11.0

Elevation

1,282.10 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Union Springs 8

Trail Overview

This is the most difficult of several options to reach Flag Pole Knob. The route is generally only one vehicle wide with dense foliage in the warmer months. There are also several rain dependent muddy areas and creek crossings. Numerous 12-18" rock steps going up and down are found along this route. Meadow Knob is located just past the intersection with Dunkle Hollow Trail and has nice views with camping opportunities. The lower section is a basic gravel forestry road.

Photos of Union Springs

Union Springs
Union Springs
Union Springs

Difficulty

Mud, off camber rock ledges and rain dependent water crossings

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Kevin G
Apr 16, 2024
2022 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Dusty
Andy Thomas
Mar 30, 2024
4x4
Open
union springs has degraded steadily each year I've been coming here for 5+ years. the water holes can be 2'+ and the washouts are easily 18-24" in places. a few obstacles have bypasses but the majority do not. there has been a cherokee(kl gen) off the side of the trail broken for a month now. given the popularity of this trail a higher difficulty should be given.
Kevin Palmer
Mar 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Did both flagpole knob and union springs. Felt that the difficulty was harder than advertised. I had a Bronco with Sasquatch package and it did fine, though a couple spots were close.
S Mcg
Mar 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Required trail building for a couple of sections- mostly dry, some ice in shaded parts still melting.

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