Trail Overview
Branching off CG-2000, CG-2035 functions as a quiet, out-and-back woodland spur within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The surrounding environment features a lush, vibrant canopy of towering evergreens and a thick understory of verdant ferns that densely frame the travel corridor. Outdoor recreationists, nature photographers, and backcountry explorers travel this secluded offshoot to enjoy serene wildlife watching and quiet forest solitude high above the local watercourses. The driving surface consists of an overgrown dirt and gravel two-track forest road that holds a moderate Grade 2 difficulty rating. The pathway meanders peacefully through the shaded timber, characterized by tall grass growing along the center median and leafy foliage crowding the shoulders. The 0.7-mile route officially concludes at a steep precipice overlooking Budweiser Creek, where the roadbed completely devolves back into wild nature, and visitors must utilize the small clearing to safely turn around.
Difficulty
Holding a moderate Grade 2 difficulty rating, this overgrown forest spur presents a structurally straightforward but tight driving experience. Technical off-road hazards like impassable mud bogs, deep structural ruts, or severe rock crawls are completely absent along the route. The primary terrain considerations are navigating the narrow two-track lane, managing loose surface gravel, and driving through encroaching brush that may brush against vehicle side panels. Drivers should exercise heightened awareness at the terminus, as the route ends abruptly at a sharp drop-off above Budweiser Creek. Standard factory ground clearance is fully sufficient to straddle the grassy median, safely roll over minor forest debris, and comfortably execute a turnaround at the end of the line.
