North Fork Crossing

Total Miles
4.1

Elevation

1,533.92 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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North Fork Crossing
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Trail Overview

This trail starts off as forest roads meandering down the canyon. As you get near the bottom and second half the trail ruts get deeper and the trail gets slightly overgrown. At the bottom is a large campsite on the river with fishing and endless nearby roads to explore. Be ready for over gown bushes and possible trees down on the trail. High-clearance vehicles are recommended as some of the ruts are deep and full of rocks.

Photos of North Fork Crossing

North Fork Crossing
North Fork Crossing

Difficulty

This trail has some deep ruts and during the winter and spring seasons, it can be muddy and wet. The river crossing water levels can vary and on the other side of the river, there are some large rocks to maneuver. Be prepared for downed trees and overgrown bushes.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Ruslan Lutfullin
Nov 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
As soon as you pass a creek there is a 4ft rocky clime. Sequoia and Tacoma’s would able to handle this without a winch. Jeep wrangler Rubicon and Gladiator Rubicon were able to pass no problem without winching.
Leo Ramirez
Nov 10, 2024
Open
trail was nice hardly any mud down to the river crossing just some uneven ruts that were not to difficult to maneuver. right before crossing the river it's a little technical but not hard when guided down by a friend once down the ledge thw river was not deep maybe a foot or little more than a foot deep. past the crossing uphill Is easy. hardest part is getting down or up the ledge at the crossing if starting at the opposite end.
Bobby Weeks
Jul 05, 2024
1990 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Trail down to the river gradually got more and more difficult with a few mud holes and a couple drop offs. Water crossing is a little technical. Uphill section looks very technical and possibly only for short wheel base vehicles. We turned around and the water crossing.
Rick Unruh
Jun 21, 2024
1995 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

Turn off Highway 108 onto Long Barn Road. Soon after you will turn onto Merrill Springs Road. After the sharp bend take a right turn off the road and into the big open (staging area). Continue down 3N90 down the marked trail.

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