Giant Gap (FS 26-006)

Total Miles
2.5

Elevation

1,327.48 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Giant Gap (FS 26-006) is a beautiful 2.5-mile-long trail that starts and ends along Elliot Ranch Road (FS 26). It is part of the Foresthill OHV area and can be run in either direction. The trail is manageable in 2WD with all-terrain tires when dry. Cell service is intermittent along the trail, and usually, there is only enough signal for text messages or low-quality voice calls.

Photos of Giant Gap (FS 26-006)

Giant Gap (FS 26-006)
Giant Gap (FS 26-006)

Difficulty

The majority of the trail is one vehicle wide, with limited places to pass. There are some ruts, shallow washes, and slick roots spread throughout.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Access Description

If going as a group, there is a small parking area on Iowa Hill Road that makes a great meet-up point before starting your run. It is just across from the start of Elliot Ranch Road at 39.13055, -120.80718.

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