Trail Overview

The Clover Springs trail (aka 4W697) is an 8-mile trail on the West side of 410 that takes you to the edge of the William O. Douglas wilderness area. Start on Over Springs Road in the town of Nile and drive about 8.5 miles to the start of the trail on the left. The trail itself is about 8 miles long. The hardest part is a long, steep, loose descent right after the start of the trail. The rest of the trail has some tight and twisty sections through the trees and a few stream crossings, but nothing technical. There are large sections of burned trees, so be prepared to deal with blowdown. The trail ends at the intersection with Mud Springs trail and there a few options from here. Head north towards Little Bald Mtn for some great views and a quicker exit back to 410, or turn left and head back towards Nile on the Mud Springs trail.

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Difficulty

The hardest part of this trail is a steep, loose descent near the beginning. It takes some courage and bit of finesse to get down. Could be quite challenging if there is mud. The rest of the trail some tight sections in the trees, but nothing very technical.

Technical Rating

Orkide Houston

Jul 10, 2026

2023 Ford Bronco

Open

Lots of downed trees, but road had been cleared.

Rowan Larson

May 02, 2026

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Roughly 10 or more trees down across the trail in the first mile or so. Came back on dirt bikes and went around most of them but theres even some down on the steep downhill section. Might get back out there this summer with some buddies to clear it if someone doesnt beat me to it.

Kirt Yeiser

Jul 11, 2025

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

Hunted here years ago. Came back with a buddy to check things out. Fire in 2021 has decimated the area. Trail has likely deteriorated from the lack of tree cover and vegetation. talcum powder like dirt and loose rocks on a very steep entry on the lower side. made it feel more like a bobsled than a Jeep. Buddy on 31s had to abort and just meet me at the top. it was the right call. My jeep with 4" lift and 33s made it through without lockers and didn't need to winch....barely. Feel like the trail deserves a bump to a 5. still a great trail with friends, just plan on it taking 4+ hours