Trail Overview

This 2.8-mile point-to-point trail connects the Poch Ridge trail to the Poch Peak trail, completing a loop around the Evans Creek ORV area. This is the most difficult portion of the loop, with steep grades and narrow shelf roads with off-camber sections. In the middle of this trail, there is one fallen tree that creates an obstacle that is 2 feet in height. Longer-wheelbase vehicles may have difficulty passing this obstacle, which requires a sharp turn to get over. There is an optional small rock area along this trail with some fun ledges up to 3 feet in height to climb. This trail becomes much more challenging after rainfall.

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Difficulty

Expect short steep grades and narrow shelf roads with off-camber sections. One sharp turn will require a multi-point turn by longer-wheelbase vehicles. One tree stump obstacle is up to 2 feet high with a sharp turn. The wet season will make this trail much more challenging.

History

Evans Creek Trailhead provides access to 40 miles of combined 4WD and motorcycle/quad trails of varying difficulty. This is a fee area and requires a US Forest Pass or Interagency Pass.

Technical Rating

Terence Cooke-Speaks

Aug 11, 2024

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Had to build up the cliff side because the trail seemed pretty unsupported. Slipped off trail once. Built up the trail edge 3 separate times to avoid going over the cliff side. There may have been a moment with Jesus . The tree felt like a minor challenge after the road construction though I did take a souvenir on the rear bumper on the XJ. Recommend a winch and a shovel. Lots of new pinstripes on the side of your vehicle also. Probably won’t be doing again anytime soon but a trip I’ll never forget.