Sharpback Hollow Road

Total Miles
4.5

Elevation

636.70 ft

Duration

1.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Trail Overview

This trail has it all: Mud, water, ruts, rocks, climbs & views. To run this route as a climb (how this description is written), start at Stony Run Road. The Mountain Laurel is very tight in many sections, and the one badge of honor you're guaranteed from this trail is Pennsylvania Pinstriping--you've been warned! The trail starts out relatively flat, but quickly turns muddy, with some deep small puddles. Before long, the ruts deepen and you'll end up at a very muddy section with even deeper ruts. Beyond this section, the elevation begins to increase and you'll enjoy some rocky climbs. Around 1800 feet in elevation, you'll be able to see some beautiful views of the valley to the north. There are several more deep puddles, and the trail ends with a few hundred feet of very dense Mountain Laurel, deep ruts, and water.

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Sharpback Hollow Road
Sharpback Hollow Road

Difficulty

Due to the deep ruts and mud, you'll want an aggressive tire at least 33" tall.

History

This trail was formerly named Negro Hollow Trail and may appear under this name on older maps.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Ron Karper
Nov 03, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Lot of stagnant water even though it’s hardly rained for a month, glad to have seen it when it’s mostly dry, good potential for mud. Brush on both sides.
Matt M
Nov 02, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
if you value your paint, stay off of this trail (very tight at times).Trail was pretty dry (very little mud), I had no trouble in my stock 4Runner (with very mild A/T tires). The trail is rough at times, but I wouldn't call it difficult. There's one spot towards the South end of the trail where a tree has fallen and blocked a rutty/muddy section that I remember being more of a challenge, but there is now a bypass around this obstruction. If you know what you're doing you can probably do this in a Subaru.
Andy Thomas
Oct 27, 2024
2015 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
the water holes were pretty shallow this time of year(18" or less). the trail was still very narrow definitely expect pinstripes in just about any vehicle. there is a tight spot less than half way where a tree has fallen and the trail has a bypass. take your time I made it through in a 1/2 ton pickup.
Mitch B
Jul 06, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
lots of larger puddles, but easily passable. one towards the middle of the right was about 18in deep though. made it through easily with 32s. checked all of them with a stick. the area with the down tree and bypass can be tricky for a wider vehicle.

Access Description

Approach from Stony Run Road to make this trail a climb. Approach from Buffalo Flat road to run it as a descent.

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