Usal Road (Northern Portion)

Total Miles
18.6

Elevation

566.72 ft

Duration

2.75 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

As you enter from this northern part of the trail, you'll be surrounded by trees covered in moss, beautiful views of the ocean peaking in through the trees, and well-grated gravel. There are parts of the trail that are narrow with some wash-out sections and some drop-off sections on the west side of the trail. As you get close to Usal Beach, the trail will start being surrounded by berry bushes until you turn off to head to the beach. This trail does have a gate that is closed when bad weather affects the trail condition.

Photos of Usal Road (Northern Portion)

Usal Road (Northern Portion)
Usal Road (Northern Portion)

Difficulty

It is not advised to drive this trail during heavy rains due to washouts and ridgeline trails. It is otherwise accessible for high-clearance vehicles, though 4WD is recommended for certain sections due to loose gravel.

Technical Rating

2

Access Description

You can enter the trail further north from Shelter Grove, however, you will be traveling on a dirt road through a neighborhood. It's best to enter from Briceland Road.

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