Trail Overview
Trail 4 connects Trail 3 with Trail 1. It connects both trails at the top of the ridge that Trails 1 and 3 both navigate. Trail 4, similar to many of the other trails in this area, is a narrow, dirt, two-track trail with lots of dense forest and brush that surrounds it. There are several large rutted mud holes located on this trail. The longest is a little over 100 feet, and all of them can average 6-12 inches in depth, but there can be times when they are deeper. There are lots of small/ medium sized rocks, roots, and stumps that protrude through the trail's surface. There is also one short section of trail that navigates through dense, long swamp grass. With this trail sitting at the top of the ridge for this trail system, it has little elevation change across its length, but in fall months or spring when the tree cover is less thick, this area can provide some great overlooking views of the surrounding region. The difficulty of this trail will remain the same when traveled in either direction; traveling from trail 3 to trail 1 can be better for less experienced drivers, allowing them to hug the edge of the driver's side of the trail if trying to avoid the ruts when crossing the mud holes. Cell service in this area is generally good but can be slowed in the summer months due to increased demand by tourists. If unfamiliar with the area, traveling with downloaded maps along your ride route is always a good idea.
Difficulty
This trail has a large number of mud holes varying in size. These mud holes provide the largest challenge throughout the trail. Depending on the last rainfall, these mud holes will vary in depth from 6 to 18 inches (average is around 12 inches), while some also have a very soft and loose bottom. Large ruts also accompany most of these mud holes, which can make choosing a line challenging for SxSs that have low clearance or less aggressive tires. A Winch or second recovery machine should be considered for these types of machines when there has been recent rainfall. The trail also remains very narrow with few spots to pass for most of its length, coupled with dense vegetation and sharp corners, making sight lines on this trail poor.
