Trail Overview

This is one of the 4 trails that is accessible by full-sized rigs within the Peters Mill OHV area. The trail is about a mile long and consists of a few hill climbs and a few very long rock gardens ranging in size from a few inches to no taller than a foot. One offshoot/optional obstacle does occur on the trail and takes place right before a rather tight switchback for long rigs. The offshoot is rather difficult (around a 6) as it has numerous large obstacles around 3 feet, off-camber sections causing wheels to leave the ground, and is likely too narrow for an SUV to fit through. The last tenth of a mile or so after the switchback and before turning into Golladays Gap becomes extremely narrow and may cause numerous pinstripes. It seems like the OHV area does have a few offshoots, however, those offshoots may not be well-kept, if the entrance looks narrow the whole trail will be narrow.

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Difficulty

The majority of the trail is rather easy, just very narrow, The largest obstacle on the main trail is no larger than 18 inches, and could potentially be avoided, or with good tire placement, taken out of the picture for the majority of rigs. Other than that, the trail is relatively level and not overly challenging.

Technical Rating

Hampton C

Nov 11, 2025

Open

Great though tight trail off the main trail. Feel like a 4 is appropriate. Imagine summer would be even more pinstripes but worth it!

johnny stevens

Aug 20, 2025

Open

Richard Fredricks

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Trail was very rocky and challenging for two wheel drive sport ATV's. 1st gear the whole way.

Alex S

Jul 05, 2025

Open

The trail is still open and accessible. Approach the entrance from the left side. The trail gets pretty rocky and offers plenty of opportunities to scratch your belly if you aren’t careful. Some parts of the trail are pretty narrow, so expect a few scratches from the brush.

Ryan R

Jun 27, 2025

Open

Trail now has two posts spaced closed together that prevent SxS and 4x4 vehicles from accessing the trail.

Andrew Foote

Oct 11, 2024

Open

I don't know why the other person said this trail is closed/blocked because it isn't. The first 2 pictures are of the trail head (located on Peter's mill run). If your vehicle can't make it up the trail head, then Walter's Gap is not a trail for you. Up top it forks which is a different trail. When you buy your permit they give you a map and Walter's Gap is on it and marked for vehicle travel. The trail has trees marked with V, meaning open to vehicles. Short trail but has some fun hill climbs. Pin stripes possible if your not careful.

Michael D

Jul 27, 2024

Open