Back Way to North Sand Hills
Distance
23.8 mi
Technical Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Avoid the paved road to Walden on this fun back way to North Sand Hills. There are camping sites along the trail, and a good number of side roads to play on. The Old Roach Area is part of the Roosevelt National Forest and is open year-round.
Weather
Status Reports
Bob G
Oct 13, 2024
SxS
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Rocky dusty NOT a place for a 30’ trailer like we were told would be fine no problem
Kade Skinner
Oct 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Great trail. Would not hit it without high clearance, 4wd, and low range. Great views. The last section before the sand dunes is super steep, rocky, and sketchy. We went in a lifted Trailblazer with oversized LT tires and it did pretty well.
Matt H
Aug 10, 2024
2022 Ford Ranger
Open
Muddy/Wet
Erick Topken
Jun 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Most of the trail is a well groomed road, it gets more difficult and rougher as you go. I wouldn’t call it a “4” until you make the turn on to Little Government Creek Rd. From there on its narrow steep and rocky. Lots of side by sides ATVs and dirt bikes.
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