Fossil creek

Total Miles
8.5

Elevation

1,265.39 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter

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Trail Overview

This is an unmaintained Forest Service road. It is gravel but has very deep potholes and deep ruts. A high-clearance rig is advised with a good approach and departure angle. In the winter months, it will most likely be covered with deep snow. The views from the top are amazing. It's one vehicle wide with some wide spots to pass.

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Fossil creek
Fossil creek

Difficulty

Most of the road is gravel and very easy, with just a handful of tough spots, deep ruts, and potholes. There is a lot of snow in the winter.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Roger Caceres
Jun 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Make sure you bring a chainsaw and machete for the last part of the trail , big rocks and lots of wild life
Melvin Sanders
Jun 22, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
The description of the trail is largely correct if you’re staying on this trail. If you break off of it, you might find some massive obstacles. The last mile or so of this trail was blocked by a “private property” sign and locked gate.

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