Sludge Ponds to Witcher

trail is a great ride. We took the west side of the trail. When you get up to where they are digging / mining take the trail to the right. It will be right in front of the building. Then you will be able to loop around to the Witcher Creek side. That will make it a loop. There is parking right where the east and west parts of the trail meet. That's where we started. Also, make sure you lock your vehicle. Nothing got broken into but my metal gas can filled with gas was in the back of my truck and when I got back it was gone. Other than that was a great day!!!

trail was very good wasn't sloppy muddy at all and no obstructions.

Noone mentions there’s a LONG and GNARLY steep slope on the right fork on the Devils Teacup side, down towards Witcher Creek (marked in a picture). It’s EASY 35 to 45 degrees. Going up, possibly not so bad, going down could EASILY lead to a rollover and potentially death. Take that slope in the wrong vehicle or in the wrong way, or in the wrong weather, you’re gonna have a VERY bad day. Otherwise, pretty trail!! Note, the top side of the two forks can be easily connected to turn this into a loop.

Went halfway up and turned around (limited time) but entire road is a decent trail. Shallow crossings and a few steeper climbs, but nothing requiring using 4 wheel drive. Some areas have fallen trees that have been cut and removed, but make the trail a bit narrow. Still, fill size vehicle can fit no problems!