Hurricane Creek

Total Miles
6.3

Elevation

1,206.13 ft

Duration

2.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Winter, Spring

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Hurricane Creek
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Trail Overview

Hurricane Creek is a one-way trail you enter from the westbound lane of Interstate 40. The trail gets tight in many areas; there is not enough room to turn around. You will encounter steep drops on one side, with a steep bank on the other. There are water crossings and tight, twisty, rocky trails. The scenery is fantastic, and many other trails are nearby.

Photos of Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek
Hurricane Creek

Difficulty

We encountered a few places where a spotter may be required. Slippery rock with steep embankments that will cause rollovers if the incorrect line is chosen. Most of the trail is fairly easy except for a few minor spots, where slippery rock due to rain.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Rob Lilley
Dec 01, 2024
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Temporarily Closed
Weather Event
Closed currently due to damage in the area from Helene, no ETA on reopening at time of writing.
Marc Licata
Sep 15, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
John Van Kints
Sep 13, 2024
4x4
Open
Rocky trail that can be driven in an unmodified 4x4 Wrangler or Bronco.
Patrick Carter
Aug 24, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Completed it in a stock Silverado tail boss. Definitely got slapped around by the bushes and limbs in a lot of spots. Water crossings weren’t that deep but still fun. Few places that were tricky or sketchy, but was fine going slow.

Access Description

Enter the trailhead from the Westbound lane of Interstate 40, just past the guardrail. This will come up fast and is not a marked road.

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