Trail Overview

This trail takes you to the top of Kennaday Peak, where you will find a historic fire lookout. The trail starts out as a well-maintained forest service road, a little narrow at the bottom but two-way traffic is possible. As you near the top it does become narrow and very rocky, only allowing one-way traffic. There is a large area to park once at the top where you can take in the stunning views of the snowy range mountains.

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Difficulty

This is a smooth forest service road till about the last mile. The road narrows to single traffic and becomes rocky.

Technical Rating

Jim Pray

Sep 20, 2026

2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Pretty much what was described in the previous report. There had been several days of rain so the surface was wet. More rock than mud so no issues. Easy and well graded until you hit just below the tree line. Some recent tree falls reduce the side and top clearance but my F-350 with a popup camper did OK. From there it gets more rocky, but not a problem for a vehicle with high clearance. View up top was fantastic. The cloud cover was even with the station. Very high winds. The station has been damaged by vandalism so it is locked and boarded up tight and now monitored with a camera. There is an extremely rough shed with a toilet. Four switchbacks. A pickup with a long bed might have to do some backing up.

Joseph G

May 16, 2026

Obstructed

Deep SnowDowned Tree

You can easily pass in a side by side through the snow and over the downed trees. Some of the downed trees were able to be cleared. Would not recommend unless you have decent tires however. Snow is melting conditions will probably be much better in a couple weeks.

Nicholas Stillwagon

May 10, 2026

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Obstructed

Deep Snow

Snow build up on both routes

Fred Stankowski

Aug 21, 2025

2023 Mercedes Sprinter

Open

Normal

Trail is fairly well maintained, but still very rocky and very narrow in spots. Passable for larger 4WD vehicles, but would recommend decent ground clearance. Incredible views and the parking lot at the top is a great lunch spot.