We started the trail at about noon hit all the obstacles, no bypasses, and completed one way at 3:30. I didn't have to go further than the first rock obstacle to figure out there was absolutely no way unless I wanted to thrash the truck. Bear Valley Mountain Ski Resort to Bear Lake, Mokelumne River to Deer Creek via Hermit Valley Trailhead, Alpine Lake to Emigrant Pass to Osborne Ridge, Utica Reservoir Campground to Stanislaus River Loop. Created a reroute to bypass the steep and unsustainable chute that leads into the treacherous rock to rock (aka slick rock) stream crossing. Rock rails are a must have item and I would suggest having a minimum of 33" tires. Sierras Overlanding - Part 1 of 3 - Slick Rock Trail - Duration: 8:00. - Turn right onto Spicer Meadow Road to Highway 4 (3 Miles). Completed the trail with my jeep group, we did the trail from North to South, did it on 33s and one locker and I would say that is the minimum if you know your rig and have sliders and skid plates. It is about 1.2 miles down the gravel FR475B on the right. You can basically see it from the road. Now, where to go next? The trail has existed for over 100 years between Lake Alpine and Utica Reservoir. Share this event with your friends. There is a trail up the hill from the road, and not too far up the trail is Slick Rock Falls. Had A great time at Slick Rock today, but I didn't take any pictures, I was rolling solo. The trail will remain open through 2018 which should be enough time to re-route the trail onto FS land. This section definitely increases the challenge of the trail, which is exactly what our guests were looking for on their visit to the town. Bring a camera and friends... tons of fun. road. This route is easier if your attempting coming out on Utica. Clear of fallen trees. Slickrock Moab Bike Trails. This 10.5-mile (16.9 km) trail takes riders over a landscape of petrified sand dunes and the eroded remnants of ancient sea beds. Didn’t have to winch but it’s a good idea to have one here. This would be a 5 star trail if it wasn’t so sort. I have a 3rd gen Tacoma 4x4 .... According to forest officials, Slick Rock Road’s importance to the ranger district is reflected in the decision to reroute it in order to maintain public access. BRC supports this grant to reroute the Slick Rock Jeep Trail. This improvement allows the S&B filter reroute kit exhaust to exit under my rear wheelwell through the provided S&B exit port plastic housing shown in photo, utilizing the rear shock mount plastic panel location and inserting my 22 gauge steel enclosure which supports the 3" flex line hose. If you attempt coming out through Alpine lake, that’s where it gets interesting!!! Great trail but definitely go with others. Definitely will go again, I prefer to go from lake alpine to Utica reservoir. Teenage boys prepares to rides the Slick Rock Trail in Moab Utah s mecca for mountain biking in the American West MR Woman runs the Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona, Arizona May 2011. You can hit pavement at both ends, if desired. PDT. Hwy 4 to Lake Alpine, just past Bear Valley Ski Resort. Fantastic trail. MOAB, Utah (BRAIN) — The iconic Slickrock Trail and environs are not in imminent danger from oil and gas development — if the industry and others step up to oppose proposed extraction leases on the area, said Ashley Korenblat, a bike industry veteran and managing director of Moab-based nonprofit Public Land Solutions. - Turn right onto NF 7N38 (4.3 Miles) The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November. Along the trail you will find great views of Alpine Lake, Silver Creek and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This was not an easy trail. It’s easier if your attempting coming out on Utica This trail is extremely scenic and challenging especially with the new reroute on the North end of the trail near Alpine Lake. Went with the Madhatters 4x4 off road group and had a great first time out! Trail and map info here. Are there trails that I’d be able to take my stock 2017 tundra on? "We have a good chance of winning, but not if we do nothing: funny … 3rd last obstacle is the worst !!! NotICON 4,555 views. Great trail it reminds me of a short Rubicon Trail. About this same time a newer Tacoma with 34" tires was coming up the bypass after coming to the same conclusion about his truck. I was in the area and didn't think my stock K1500 with 32" tires would handle it but figured I'd just see and turn around if it didn't look doable. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Had a great time and will do it again any day. The reroute is great addition to the trail. We chose to double back and still finished with daylight to drive home. Along the trail there are still areas of concrete visible. 21:35. It is one of four jeep trails on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF). Slick Rock Road is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kit Carson, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. warning that the lake Alpine side has a reroute that has a steep climb with loose rocks followed by a sharp turn with stacks of medium rocks with not much of a line. pin. The Slickrock Trail, is a popular mountain biking destination with worldwide fame that is located in Grand County, Utah, United States, a few miles northeast of the city of Moab.. went both directions, very fun! With new boulders and trail difficulty, it was more like a moderate to low hard trail. We started from the south and turned around at Wench Hill which was backed up and was significantly challenging for new rock crawlers like myself. Although not as difficult as near by Deer Valley I would argue Slick Rock is more fun to drive. Had a stock rubicon in our group that did fine but took a beating along the way. Along the trail you will find great views of Alpine Lake, Silver Creek and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. From Highway 4 - Northern Access (Stockton - 100 Miles)- From Highway 99 South Exit Highway 4 East (95 Miles) this is a fun trail and if your rig has 35" tires or smaller you will be scraping your undercarriage. From Utica to alpine lake !!! The new sections puts this trail into Hard territory. I would like to go up this weekend. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November. Will do again when we can go slower. 35”tires rock sliders is a must. The Slick Rock Jeep Trail Reroute (Slick Rock) project is located partially on private land and on the Stanislaus National Forest in the southeast portion of the Lake Alpine area in Alpine County, CA (Figure 1). Views are very scenic. Slick Rock Road is a great scenic route with a few challenges along the way. Trail gets pretty difficult in a few places. Because of its short length and relative ease the trail only takes a few hours to run but also offers some great camping opportunities along the trail and Silver Creek. 17:12. Slick Rock Road is a 6.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kit Carson, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. There is no "Slick Rock Trail" in the Trail Reports forum, so I'm putting my report here. The group of Jeepers were on 33-35’s and they didn’t look like they’d return. In the fall and winter, prepare for cooler mountain temperatures, which could be down 10-15 degrees compared with the surrounding valleys. After three months of construction, a three-quarter-mile reroute of Slick Rock Road was opened for public access Saturday. This is a pretty awesome trail. Just below Looking Glass Falls is a dirt road that winds back into the Pisgah National Forest. Trailhead is along the west side of Lake Alpine. The Slickrock Trail is the longest of the four short self-guided trails in The Needles district as the cairned loop trail traverses slickrock for 2.4 miles (4.0k) by four short spur tails, each one taking you to an impressive viewpoint; while the spur trials are short, they do Sand Flats is also popular for camping. Great trail overall! Share this event with your friends. Slick Rock 4×4 Trail is typically an easy to moderate rock crawling trail. There are tough spots that may require walking bikes. Worked on the Little Gunpowder Trail between Bottom Rd and Pleasantville Rd. Trail gets pretty difficult in a few places. 33 Interested. Also, the Forest Service recently added a new section of trail, including an optional rock garden, at the north end of Slickrock to reroute around private property. Never did it before. Riders are cautioned to be especially careful at these locations and anywhere else the trail approaches a cliff, changes grade, or crosses rutted rock. The new reroute had one really tough hill that takes some work to get down. This nicely added to the new BMT reroute, by allowing the Trail to pass right past a great "stop-off" point for hikers, and shortened the road walk on Route 129 to less than one hundred yards. Slick Rock Trail Reroute Sept 16 2018 - Duration: 21:35. The Slick Rock Jeep Trail is a major trail artery for the Calaveras Ranger District. However, the north end of the trail had to be re-routed due to it being on private property. SGT12XU 2,051 views. Hosted by. Several Technical challenges and requires other drivers and a spotter. Though incredibly tacky for bike tires, horses with metal shoes do not have the same experience, so settlers in the 1800's named the sand stone "slick rock". Joaquin Jeepers. 21:35. There is a trail near the wooden kiosk. If you attempt coming out thru alpine lake that’s where it gets interesting!!! The road has existed for over 100 years between Lake Alpine and Utica Reservoir. Much appreciation to all those that came out! I have a rock buggy on 1 tons and 43’s and I have run this trail many times, it is always fun. Finally! There is very nice primitive camping along trail or camping sites at south end of trail. I got a stock JL Rubicon with 35s no lift , was able to go trough the new section ( rubbed on the skid plates and pulled the winch ones ) , used the bypass on the stairs till next time when I’ll be back with a 2.5 inch lift , will be enough.. great trail - don’t go alone ! A group of us drove this trail yesterday and it was pretty awesome. it's not harder but I like it better. The close proximity to both Knoxville and Asheville means it’s possible to get out of town on a Friday after work and make a backcountry camp before sundown (at least during the summer months). Advice: TAKE YOUR TIME ! I would recommend 35s for the new section, and lockers since it's a steep climb coming from Utica towards Alpine. You'll come to the Slickrock Practice Loop in .25 miles, which is well worth the detour. You can … Short but sweet. You get to it by turning down FR475B which is across the road from the fish hatchery, which is off 276 in Pisgah national forest near Looking Glass Falls. - Just before the trailhead sign you will pass a "private property" sign This one (Slick Rock) is free and don't try to slide down it or you will die. Finished in about 1 1/2 hours. Don’t attempt alone Slickrock bike trails in Moab, Utah are global superstars. I made it about a quarter mile back down the trail to the campsite when I ran into a group of backpackers. Make sure to have a winch or have a buddy with a winch ! Plan spending more time because there is a nice stream to hangout at and Lake Alpine, plus some of the obstacles can be tough. According to forest officials, Slick Rock Road’s importance to the ranger district is reflected in the decision to reroute it in order to maintain public access. 2019 SLICK ROCK JEEP TRAIL - Duration: 17:12. rcjeepers 1,255 views. Posted signs at the trailhead say the trail will open June 30, 2020. nice trail with very difficult spots. The winch hill severely increases the difficulty of the trail, and is a similar rated section as Winch Hill 2 on Fordyce. The Jeep Rubicon in front of me made it through the first obstacle fine but I ended up seeing him later and he turned around because he didn't want to chance it solo. The lake Alpine side has a reroute that has a steep climb with loose rocks followed by a sharp turn with stacks of medium rocks with not much of a line. Nice hard trail. Lake Alpine. baby Rubicon. Cleary marked signage points the way. Although not as difficult as near by Deer Valley I would argue Slick Rock is more fun to drive. - Turn right at NF 7N17 Don’t know which bypasses or what. All I can say ... epic !!! The Slick Rock Jeep Road Reroute (Slick Rock) project is located on the Stanislaus National Forest in the Lake Alpine Recreation Area, east-southeast of Lake Alpine in Alpine County, CA (Figure 1). fun trail takes 2-3 hours to go straight through. Hosted by. Adventurers come from all over the world to ride Slickrock and take in red rock country scenery. If you're in a JKU then you will be dragging on your skid plates. The reroute is great addition to the trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Slick Rock Road is a great scenic route with a few challenges along the way. I followed the trail through a couple of the downed trees - if you could call these old-growth behemoth hardwoods "trees" - but by the third or fourth fallen log with the trail lost under wood rot and brambles I suddenly felt afraid and headed back. Very popular with the Jeeper community, it provides a unique experience due to its setting and features, such as the polished granite formations and draws off-roaders from near and far. During the re-route, a winch hill was created! Sand Flats’ famous Slickrock and Porcupine Rim bike trails and almost 40 miles of 4×4 trails are world-renowned for their combination of challenge and awesome scenery. KK6MWD "46WILYZ previously known as 1946cj2" Just did slick rock 3.5 hrs sweet run After twisting and turning for about 2 miles, you will come to a place to park. Went with a group of vehicles back in the first of July. NotICON 3,857 views. the road is open to the public, To Highway 4 - Southern Access (Trails End - 9.5 Miles)- Continue on NF 7N17 (2 Miles) First time, made it through no problem in my Rubicon with 35’s. I’m not expecting to do rock crawling, I just want to get on some dirt roads and climb up the mountain to see some beautiful sites! I have submitted a formal letter as part of the public comment period showing … would not recommend stock vehicles. Other than that you can make this trail either easy by taking the bypass or challenging by taking on the harder section. I would suggest taking at least one person with experience on this trail. Find slick rock trail utah (N 37° 9' 31.8888", W 113° 27' 46.6488") on a map. Challenging towards the end (north) as you come up a hill on the new trail! A slickrock dome by the Hickman Bridge Hiking Trail in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. Since it's an official trail, the USFS provides trail lat/lon data for it, which turns out to the route shown on the quadrangle map (which, it turns out, differs from the actual trail route). not really passable without a great spotter or a winch. Jeff Blewett of the Mother Load Rockcrawlers (club who adopted slickrock) and Cal 4 wheel fame has walked the proposed new route with the forest service and says there will be an addition of some obstacles. The Slick Rock re-route project is located on the Stanislaus National Forest in the Lake Alpine Recreation Area, East-Southeast of Lake Alpine in Alpine County. Over 175,000 visitors enjoy this 8,000-acre recreation area annually. Must have at least 33s It’s better suited for vehicles with more ground clearance and bigger tires. great spots by mountain Creek. A few one rig got some body damage, one broke a ball joint. 8:00 . Event ended about 2 years ago. Starting from the largest parking lot ever dedicated to a single trail, head north on easy terrain. Bring your swimsuit. Slick Rock Road is referred to as a road because it was once a paved service road. 41 Interested. It’s a good idea to have a winch if attempting this trail. There are bypass for the harder section but there is no bypass for the new section of this trail about quarter mile from the trail head. Work included clearing, lopping, grading and some bench cutting. does anyone know if slick rock is open yet? Currently closed. - NF 7N38 becomes NF 7N01 (2.6 Miles) Quick coordination between the BMTA and the Tapoco Lodge, greatly assisted by the Cheaoh Ranger District, resulted in a volunteer trip to clear that route from the Yellowhammer Gap to the Lodge. Slick Rock Trail Reroute Sept 16 2018 - Duration: 21:35. It is open. It's recommendable to have 35s for the new section, and lockers since it's a steep climb coming from Utica towards Alpine. Jeff Blewett. Destinations; Things To Do; Lodging; Tours & Guides; Deals; Events; Maps & Brochures; Coronavirus Updates: Stay current on the latest news and park access. Solo run yesterday. Slick Rock Road is referred to as a road because it was once a paved service As the review below stated, if you don't have 35" tires, expect damage. The first hard spot the gauntlet I think it’s called, got high centered and found a real convenient winch point in the rock to pull me right over. South Utica Reservoir to North Alpine lake. Jeff Blewett. Several portions of the main trail are marked with yellow dashes where the trail follows narrow ledges or abrupt drop-offs. My stock two door rubicon did well, tho I did scrape the skid plates underneath a bit. Length 3.8 miElevation gain 173 ftRoute type Out & back Make use of the primitive camping at the mouth of Slickrock Creek, just three miles in from the trailhead… I spoke with the Jeep group I went with an he said it wasn't easy either. 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