Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek

Total Miles
27.9

Elevation

2,062.07 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek
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Trail Overview

Starting off, this ride seems straightforward; two vehicles can easily pass one another. Taking a left when you reach Magpie Ridges leads to some nice obstacles. You'll continue to climb, rolling over rock gardens along the way when you reach a steep section. Make sure E-Brake works if you want to get out and take photos. You'll reach a 4-way intersection at the top, take a right on Avalanche Creek, to return to Hwy 284. Great campsites along the way. Look for a couple of water crossings to access campsites.

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Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek
Magpie Creek to Avalanche Creek

Difficulty

Two vehicle width early on. Magpie Ridge is where you'll start to have clearance over various rock gardens. Very steep section before connecting to Magpie Road again.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Wyatt Lang
Oct 20, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Matt Sword
Oct 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
extremely mild if you stay on the blue route. We did this so that we could scout some better areas. if you follow the blue route you won't need 4wd but in one spot thats a very steep rocky hill. so I had to use 4wd once on the entire trip. a little disappointing if I'm being honest. definitely not a 4/10 like the app suggested. maybe a 3 but more like a 2. any Honda pilot can do this if they go slow and follow the path.
Nick Cusimano
Sep 10, 2024
Dirt Bike
Open
Dusty
There is a lot of burned areas but mostly open. There are some trails blocked by fallen trees
Nick Cusimano
Aug 18, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Fire Danger
There was a road closed sign on this trail for restoration after the fires

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