Trail Overview

This 4.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you from Quartz Creek Road to Manastash Ridge. This trail winds through the trees of the Wenatchee National Forest with several steep grades. Large rocks and tree roots cover the trail making it a fun run in a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. Recommend a 2" lift with 33" tires minimum.

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Difficulty

There are mud holes, tree roots, and rocks up to 18" with short steep grades on this trail.

Technical Rating

Gilbert Justiss

Sep 17, 2025

Open

Extremely dry conditions. Do not attempt with anything wider than a JK. A 4 door JK would be a challenge due to tight turns with obstacles. Several very steep climbs with loose rock. We were loaded very heavy with camping gear and roof top tent. I think the extra weight helped with traction as we have just open axles.

Brandon Baldwin

Jul 11, 2025

Open

Trail was very dusty at this time. A lot of fun steep climbs with roots and rocks. Definitely not meant for larger rigs as we were all in TJ's and YJ's and the trail was pretty tight in spots. Definitely a fun and scenic trail. I wouldn't want to do this trail if it was wet, some of the climbs would be impossible without winching.

cohen broadhurst

Oct 04, 2024

Open

Very slow going technical trail, very enjoyable with lots of different windy, steep, flexy, rocky, or otherwise technical spots. There was a large tree down on shoestring trail that we cleared so the trail should be accessible again.

Tacoman Deeznutz

Aug 30, 2024

Open