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Trail Ratings

1

County dirt road maintained for high clearance 2WD and 4WD use in adverse conditions.

2

County dirt road with infrequent or light maintenance after rain or snow, high clearance light duty 4WD required.

3

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD is required, (33") tires are a plus.

4

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces. Some erosion, washes, gulches and rock steps no higher than 18”. 4WD and 33" tires required, (35" tires a plus). Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance are helpful. Good driving skills a plus.

5

Trail surfaces are rutted, rocky and sandy with steps not exceeding 24”, with considerable slickrock surfaces. Water not exceeding 12” with some mud possible. Good ground clearance and driving skills. 4WD, 33" tires and working traction adding devises (locker, limited slip) are required. (35"tires area plus)Above average driving skills are desirable. A winch would be a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance are also required.

6

Trails are difficult with considerable erosion damage, loose rocks, dirt, and slickrock. Water in excess of 12” is possible with mud conditions. Steps not exceeding 36”. 4WD, 35" plus tires and two traction adding devices (lockers, limited slips) are required. A winch would be a plus. Enhanced suspension travel and good ground clearance are a required. Excellent driving skills are recommended.

7

Trail consists of rock, sand and considerable slickrock with many steps exceeding 48”. Steep inclines and declines are prevalent. Enhanced off road equipment is required including locking devices (front & rear), 35" tall tires, maximum vehicle ground clearance, and tow hooks. A winch is desirable. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Roll over possibilities exist.

8

Extreme trail similar to #7, except a bit more extreme. Same equipment required as #7. A winch is desirable. Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Roll over possibilities exist.

9

Extreme and beyond. The average well equipped trail rig may have great difficulty in completing this trail.  Steps exceeding 60". Steep inclines and declines with off camber sections are prevalent. Enhanced off road equipment is required including working locking devices (front & rear), 37" tall tires (40" tires a plus), maximum vehicle ground clearance, winch, and tow hooks, and a minimum wheelbase 100". Excellent driving skills are required. Vehicle mechanical or body damage is likely. Roll over is very common. Spare parts and tools are recommended.

10

Let the carnage begin! Buggy territory. Street driven 4X4’s should not attempt this trail. Modified factory vehicles will not be able to complete this trail.

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