Hutchins Rd

Total Miles
12.1

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Hutchins Rd
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Trail Overview

Hutchins Road is an easy 12-mile dirt and gravel trail. This multi-use trail is accessible in both directions, allowing for varied adventures. The ridge provides stunning views, and visitors can enhance their experience by looking for wildlife, such as coyotes and deer, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon hours.

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Hutchins Rd
Hutchins Rd

Difficulty

The trails are composed of a firm dirt base mixed with basalt gravel, offering a stable surface for vehicles. Along the route, there are numerous pull-off spots for a second vehicle. Be prepared for a rugged ride, as the basalt mixture creates uneven terrain with bumpy sections that can challenge even experienced riders.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Basalt Overland
Jun 16, 2025
1990 Isuzu Trooper
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Easy driving, some sections of fresh gravel due to recent logging operations. Saw some deer.
Rob Blomquist
May 20, 2025
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
Wildflowers are out, saw several deer, no elk.

Access Description

Take exit 101 from I-90 at Thorp (the iconic fruit stand exit) and head towards Watt Canyon at LT Murray Wildlife Area. Turn right onto Thorp Cemetery Rd, then left onto Watt Canyon Rd. Continue into the Lt Murray Wildlife Area. There is a large parking lot, and you will need a Discovery Pass to park your tow vehicle. Alternatively, you can enter through an "Elk gate" and park or dry camp. Just remember to close the gate behind you.

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