Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road

Total Miles
10.3

Elevation

1,443.23 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
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Trail Overview

This route starts out on a nice road that winds through volcanic rock outcroppings. As you head North the road deteriorates to more of a 4x4 track. Large washouts and a couple of rocky spots on the North end require good ground clearance. You descend Sand Basin through a pretty canyon that leads back to the highway.

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Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road
Canter Springs to Sand Basin Road

Difficulty

The rating is for the northern part of the trail. The Southern end is very well maintained.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Brian Colbert
Jun 02, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Trail was steep in some sections but had no problems in 4 low to manage that. My stock jeep gladiator with manual transmission handled the trail with ease. There was only a couple sections where the road was really rocky and restricted on what lines to take. Trail takes you through a couple gates that you have to move. water crossing was less than 12 inches.
Leaf Spring
Aug 08, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated

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