IR 18

Trail 18 begins near the official Indian Ridge trailhead, heads south, passes several campsites on a graded gravel road, before continuing past the Ashland Company Store. After crossing the street, the trail officially starts at the large trail sign. It's a wide path with loose rock, gradually climbing into the hills above town. The surface transitions to smooth dirt with shelfy sections and broad, sweeping corners. While the trail itself is straightforward, its main purpose is to provide access to Trail 16, a key connector that links to the western half of the Indian Ridge trail system.