Bare Mountain Road

Trail Overview

This trail is not for the weak-hearted. It is a very tight squeeze for a full-sized 4x4, it has massive overgrowth, and some very technical portions of the trail are seriously eroded. The trail has several extremely rocky areas that require 4 low and a locker. There is one particularly challenging section where a rock wall is to one side and a steep, several hundred-foot cliff drop-off is on the other. A wide vehicle or a vehicle with wide tires will not be able to pass this area. The issues are compounded by the fact there is nowhere to turn around, and you can't back up because of the technical rock section right before it. I could barely make it through this section in a Ford Bronco 2dr. To make matters even worse, the trail on the cliff drop-off side is seriously eroded. There is a 3-foot section where a tire could easily slip off the cliff side due to erosion. Attempt this trail only if you are confident in your abilities. A knowledgeable and competent spotter would also be very helpful. WARNING: The National Forest Service has rated this trail open to all vehicles. However, due to trail deterioration, it is not recommended for full-size vehicles.

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Difficulty

The trail has several extremely rocky areas that require 4 low and a locker. There is one particularly challenging section where a rock wall is to one side and a steep, several hundred-foot cliff drop-off is on the other side. A wide vehicle or a vehicle with wide tires will not be able to pass this area. The issues are compounded by the fact there is nowhere to turn around and you can't back up because of the technical rock section right before it. I was barely able to make it through this section in a Ford Bronco 2dr. To make matters even worse, the trail, on the cliff drop-off side is seriously eroded. There is a 3-foot section where a tire could easily slip off the cliff side due to erosion. Attempt this trail only if you are confident in your abilities. A knowledgeable and competent spotter would also be very helpful.

Technical Rating