Trail Heads Trail

Total Miles
17.5

Elevation

708.53 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Overview

This is an extremely fun-filled trail. There are multiple popular hiking trails along the way, major climbs, good/fun obstacles, beautiful river crossings, deep mud holes, and some good flexing points to truly test that new or old suspension you have. This trail can be done either way, but it is more fun starting at the North Entrance/Exit (By Highway 21) and ending at the South Entrance/Exit (By Highway 16).

Photos of Trail Heads Trail

Trail Heads Trail
Trail Heads Trail

Difficulty

After a good rain, there will be several mud holes to journey through. There is a section towards the south end of the trail, after crossing "The Little Buffalo River", that will have a handful of mud holes. One of those mud holes has a soft bottom and will sink you in. There is a small bypass, but part of your vehicle will go through. There are a few ledges to go down. After a good rain, the water crossing can get extremely deep, but most of the year it is easily crossable.

Technical Rating

5

Access Description

Start on County Road 5 right off of Highway 21. Make your way up the mountain, pass Whitaker Point, then turn left onto 1410. Go down that entire trail till you hit Highway 16.

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