If you're in a JKU then you will be dragging on your skid plates. I have a 3rd gen Tacoma 4x4 .... Along the trail there are still areas of concrete visible. Share this event with your friends. Lockers is a must !!! it's not harder but I like it better. Advice: TAKE YOUR TIME ! And some rocksliders if your not lifted 3in or more !! The Slick Rock Jeep Trail is a major trail artery for the Calaveras Ranger District. This would be a 5 star trail if it wasn’t so sort. road. Didn’t have to winch but it’s a good idea to have one here. Now, where to go next? Trail and map info here. Cleary marked signage points the way. Nice hard trail. 8:00 . 33 Interested. 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). Joaquin Jeepers. Are there trails that I’d be able to take my stock 2017 tundra on? We chose to double back and still finished with daylight to drive home. - Just before the trailhead sign you will pass a "private property" sign 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. From Utica to alpine lake !!! 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. Hosted by. 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. Much appreciation to all those that came out! - NF 7N38 becomes NF 7N01 (2.6 Miles) I made it about a quarter mile back down the trail to the campsite when I ran into a group of backpackers. 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. 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. Slickrock bike trails in Moab, Utah are global superstars. 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. I have submitted a formal letter as part of the public comment period showing … Bring a camera and friends... tons of fun. Although not as difficult as near by Deer Valley I would argue Slick Rock is more fun to drive. Great trail overall! Trail gets pretty difficult in a few places. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until November. There is no "Slick Rock Trail" in the Trail Reports forum, so I'm putting my report here. 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. It’s better suited for vehicles with more ground clearance and bigger tires. The group of Jeepers were on 33-35’s and they didn’t look like they’d return. Great trail, plan to spend time at the lake and bring your suit! You can hit pavement at both ends, if desired. Trailhead is along the west side of Lake Alpine. BRC supports this grant to reroute the Slick Rock Jeep Trail. Never did it before. It is one of four jeep trails on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF). Currently closed. Jeff Blewett. I have a rock buggy on 1 tons and 43’s and I have run this trail many times, it is always fun. not really passable without a great spotter or a winch. It is open. There is very nice primitive camping along trail or camping sites at south end of trail. You'll come to the Slickrock Practice Loop in .25 miles, which is well worth the detour. The trail will remain open through 2018 which should be enough time to re-route the trail onto FS land. Trail gets pretty difficult in a few places. A group of us drove this trail yesterday and it was pretty awesome. SGT12XU 2,051 views. Find slick rock trail utah (N 37° 9' 31.8888", W 113° 27' 46.6488") on a map. Riders are cautioned to be especially careful at these locations and anywhere else the trail approaches a cliff, changes grade, or crosses rutted rock. It’s a good idea to have a winch if attempting this trail. South Utica Reservoir to North Alpine lake. 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. Jeff Blewett. - The trailhead starts to the Northwest of Alpine Lake Slickrock Moab Bike Trails. Last run there was a group of broke Jeeps on one of the obstacles and I took a bypass line around them and proceeded to beat on my rig harder than I have in a long time, but I was able to get around. KK6MWD "46WILYZ previously known as 1946cj2" fun trail takes 2-3 hours to go straight through. Must have at least 33s 21:35. You can basically see it from the road. This section definitely increases the challenge of the trail, which is exactly what our guests were looking for on their visit to the town. There is a trail up the hill from the road, and not too far up the trail is Slick Rock Falls. Several Technical challenges and requires other drivers and a spotter. The reroute is great addition to the trail. The trail has existed for over 100 years between Lake Alpine and Utica Reservoir. After twisting and turning for about 2 miles, you will come to a place to park. Great trail it reminds me of a short Rubicon Trail. 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. As the review below stated, if you don't have 35" tires, expect damage. 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. - Turn right at NF 7N17 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. There is a trail near the wooden kiosk. Short but sweet. This trail is extremely scenic and challenging especially with the new reroute on the North end of the trail near Alpine Lake. Bring your swimsuit. pin. 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’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! The reroute is great addition to the trail. A slickrock dome by the Hickman Bridge Hiking Trail in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. 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. This one (Slick Rock) is free and don't try to slide down it or you will die. Other than that you can make this trail either easy by taking the bypass or challenging by taking on the harder section. Along the trail you will find great views of Alpine Lake, Silver Creek and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. NotICON 4,555 views. The trail its self was amazing. 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". Created a reroute to bypass the steep and unsustainable chute that leads into the treacherous rock to rock (aka slick rock) stream crossing. Along the trail you will find great views of Alpine Lake, Silver Creek and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Views are very scenic. 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. During the re-route, a winch hill was created! 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. This was not an easy trail. Slick Rock Road is a great scenic route with a few challenges along the way. Worked on the Little Gunpowder Trail between Bottom Rd and Pleasantville Rd. Challenging towards the end (north) as you come up a hill on the new trail! 41 Interested. Slick Rock Road is referred to as a road because it was once a paved service Went with the Madhatters 4x4 off road group and had a great first time out! Went with a group of vehicles back in the first of July. With new boulders and trail difficulty, it was more like a moderate to low hard trail. does anyone know if slick rock is open yet? Sierras Overlanding - Part 1 of 3 - Slick Rock Trail - Duration: 8:00. 35”tires rock sliders is a must. There are tough spots that may require walking bikes. Had a great time and will do it again any day. We started the trail at about noon hit all the obstacles, no bypasses, and completed one way at 3:30. baby Rubicon. NotICON 3,857 views. Fantastic trail. Starting from the largest parking lot ever dedicated to a single trail, head north on easy terrain. It is about 1.2 miles down the gravel FR475B on the right. Share this event with your friends. The new reroute had one really tough hill that takes some work to get down. Although not as difficult as near by Deer Valley I would argue Slick Rock is more fun to drive. The road has existed for over 100 years between Lake Alpine and Utica Reservoir. Had A great time at Slick Rock today, but I didn't take any pictures, I was rolling solo. 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. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Slick Rock 4×4 Trail is typically an easy to moderate rock crawling trail. Slick Rock Trail Reroute Sept 16 2018 - Duration: 21:35. Sand Flats is also popular for camping. Make use of the primitive camping at the mouth of Slickrock Creek, just three miles in from the trailhead… Several portions of the main trail are marked with yellow dashes where the trail follows narrow ledges or abrupt drop-offs. 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.. 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). Rock rails are a must have item and I would suggest having a minimum of 33" tires. great spots by mountain Creek. Dogs are also able to use this trail. 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). Event ended about 2 years ago. This route is easier if your attempting coming out on Utica. 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. Work included clearing, lopping, grading and some bench cutting. Hwy 4 to Lake Alpine, just past Bear Valley Ski Resort. 17:12. Lake Alpine. It's recommendable to have 35s for the new section, and lockers since it's a steep climb coming from Utica towards Alpine. Make sure to have a winch or have a buddy with a winch ! Finished in about 1 1/2 hours. would not recommend stock vehicles. 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. It’s easier if your attempting coming out on Utica Clear of fallen trees. A few one rig got some body damage, one broke a ball joint. The new sections puts this trail into Hard territory. Solo run yesterday. If you attempt coming out thru alpine lake that’s where it gets interesting!!! Slick Rock Trail Reroute Sept 16 2018 - Duration: 21:35. 3rd last obstacle is the worst !!! 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 ! Over 175,000 visitors enjoy this 8,000-acre recreation area annually. 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. 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. My stock two door rubicon did well, tho I did scrape the skid plates underneath a bit. this is a fun trail and if your rig has 35" tires or smaller you will be scraping your undercarriage. However, the north end of the trail had to be re-routed due to it being on private property. Slick Rock Road is a great scenic route with a few challenges along the way. The winch hill severely increases the difficulty of the trail, and is a similar rated section as Winch Hill 2 on Fordyce. From Highway 4 - Northern Access (Stockton - 100 Miles)- From Highway 99 South Exit Highway 4 East (95 Miles) went both directions, very fun! 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. Slick Rock Road is referred to as a road because it was once a paved service road. Definitely will go again, I prefer to go from lake alpine to Utica reservoir. I would like to go up this weekend. After three months of construction, a three-quarter-mile reroute of Slick Rock Road was opened for public access Saturday. I spoke with the Jeep group I went with an he said it wasn't easy either. PDT. the road is open to the public, To Highway 4 - Southern Access (Trails End - 9.5 Miles)- Continue on NF 7N17 (2 Miles) 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. Don’t attempt alone Plan spending more time because there is a nice stream to hangout at and Lake Alpine, plus some of the obstacles can be tough. Just did this trail !!! You can … Posted signs at the trailhead say the trail will open June 30, 2020. nice trail with very difficult spots. 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. 2019 SLICK ROCK JEEP TRAIL - Duration: 17:12. rcjeepers 1,255 views. First time, made it through no problem in my Rubicon with 35’s. I would suggest taking at least one person with experience on this trail. Just below Looking Glass Falls is a dirt road that winds back into the Pisgah National Forest. Destinations; Things To Do; Lodging; Tours & Guides; Deals; Events; Maps & Brochures; Coronavirus Updates: Stay current on the latest news and park access. I would recommend 35s for the new section, and lockers since it's a steep climb coming from Utica towards Alpine. Just did slick rock 3.5 hrs sweet run In the fall and winter, prepare for cooler mountain temperatures, which could be down 10-15 degrees compared with the surrounding valleys. 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. 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. Adventurers come from all over the world to ride Slickrock and take in red rock country scenery. 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. Great trail but definitely go with others. Had a stock rubicon in our group that did fine but took a beating along the way. This is a pretty awesome trail. Don’t know which bypasses or what. 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). 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