Trail Overview
This 14.8-mile stretch of Forest Service road can be accessed either directly from SR410 or Forest Road 75, heading towards Lonesome Lake. If you start from the 410 side, a minefield of potholes will greet you. If you have the gear/ability to air down, we highly recommend it, which will significantly improve ride quality. Once you begin to climb up the elevation, the road smooths out slightly, but keep an eye out for fallen rocks that may fall from the cliffside above down to the road. Several miles in, you will reach a parking area for hiking trails that snake through the trees. Mind your speed;this area can be extremely crowded on weekends, and some turns are blind corners with sheer cliff edges on one side. As you climb higher in elevation, territorial views become more stunning, especially on sunny days. There are ample dispersed camping sites on the 410 side of the trail. As you gain elevation, one or two pull-offs would suffice for a day trip lunch spot, but I would not recommend camping in them as the dust from the road can be overtaking. There are occasional side spurs that are tricky to navigate with deep ruts and off-camber trails and will require 4WD, so venture off the main route at your own risk. Make sure your camera is charged and snap some amazing pictures!
Difficulty
This trail is an easy forest road with potholes, gravel, and occasional small rocks. Minor shelf sections and isolated rockfall areas require basic caution, but obstacles are easily avoided and suitable for most stock vehicles.
