Big Mountain

Total Miles
3.0

Elevation

2,182.41 ft

Duration

--

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Show in App
Big Mountain
13

Trail Overview

If you're looking to get some elevation, look no further. Big mountain is over 7k feet and offers almost 360deg views from the top. You may have to explore the little fingers of trails up there to get a complete picture. But no matter which way you look, you won't be disappointed. The road itself is pretty easy, with room to pass oncoming easily. There is no winter maintenance, and if it's wet, it would be a slip and slide. There are a few parking pullouts with evidence of people camping overnight. Full LTE cellular service the whole time; you are heading towards the towers after all.

Photos of Big Mountain

Big Mountain
Big Mountain

Difficulty

Easy washboard with some ruts, room to pass oncoming with pullouts and good visibility, may be impassable when wet.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Michael Brennan
May 19, 2024
2020 Suzuki DR650S
Open
Dusty
Easy dirt/gravel road. Very few ruts. However, once you get to Shinbone, that all changes. There are some very long, very loose hill climbs and descents with boulders and ledges part way up or down them. Steep drops off narrow trail. Still, absolutely beautiful.

Popular Trails

Abajo Peak Trail

Abajo Peak Trail

Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Geyser Pass

Geyser Pass

Total Miles
38.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su
Johns Canyon Road - West

Johns Canyon Road - West

Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
D's Workaround (D1228)

D's Workaround (D1228)

Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!