Trail Overview

The trail is passable by any high-clearance 4x4 and has lots of motorcycle traffic. It has rock fields, open meadows, dense forest coverage, and a couple of ponds. A windstorm recently knocked hundreds of trees down, which makes for great views and looks at the root system of the trees.

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Difficulty

Due to the tremendous amount of moisture in the area, the trail has many mud holes and moguls. There are also a couple of small rock fields, the largest of which was at least 12 inches in diameter.

Technical Rating

Perry Greeson

Jul 19, 2026

Open

Rough/Deteriorated

Paint Rock Rd. # 344 from cold springs up to the lake is what we drove in my 3” lift 33’s 4x4 Toyota rig. Definitely need 4wd preferably 4lo in some spots. Would be much more chill / fun in a SXS. I did see one stock F150 doing rd 344. So definitely doable but not recommended. Overall there was some decent rocks and ruts. Some fun climbing. Nothing too crazy but still some technicality. Beautiful scenery on the scenic lookout halfway there.

Kyle Brown

Oct 03, 2025

Open

DustyRough/DeterioratedWashboard

Trail was very dusty but that’s to be expected in October. Many potholes moguls ruts. The scenery is spectacular especially at freeze out. Lots of fun and lots of cows.

Jon Shinneman

Sep 15, 2025

Open

NormalMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Great trail rough but not bad. Good scenery thru meadows and thru the pines. Great camp spots along the way. Best of all an AWESOME view of the valley below. Another great trail.

Chris s

Aug 02, 2025

Open

DustyMuddy/WetRough/DeterioratedWashboard

Some rocks, some mud, some ruts, some cows … nothing terrible.