Trail Descriptions
1) Eureka Mine (Level 3.5)
This trail is a fairly short trail it will begin with a nice drive through
a canyon on a non maintained road. You then begin a steep hill
climb with loose rocks followed by a narrow trail with large rocks
and lots of trees to maneuver around. The trail ends at an old mine
were the group will eat lunch and explore the old mine.
2) Lava Mountain (Level 4)
This trail is long and will take better part of the day to complete.
The trail has several large hill climbs with loose rocks and tree
roots. This trail is narrow and twisty (Full size might get some
scratches if you are not careful). The trail is full of large boulders
and water holes filled with tree roots. On this trail you will have an
opportunity to see some wildlife and some old mining towns.
3) Fin Gulch (Level 2)
This trail will be a great scenic trail ride. Trail begins following the
Boulder River through a great little canyon. The trail will end up on
Blizzard MT 8,000 ft in elevation where it possible to view three
Montana cities at the same time. This trail ride will consist of some
maintained gravel road and some short non maintained sections
that will not be too challenging but will add some excitement.
4) The Tunnel Ride (Level 2)
The Boulder Tunnel is 1 mile long abandoned rail road tunnel that
is fun to drive through. This ride will start by going through the
tunnel. This ride will be fairly easy and relaxing ride. You will get
the opportunity to stop and go through some old mining town buildings
and spelunk some old mine sites. This trail will drive some
maintained gravel roads and some non maintained road.
5) Elkhorn Mine (Level 2)
This trail will begin by driving to Elkhorn City followed by a rocky
trail that will end at Elkhorn mine. This trail will be fairly easy and
should not take much time to run. Good opportunity for scenic out
looks some wildlife.
6) Skyline Mine (Level 3)
This trail will travel through Elkhorn City followed by a rocky
windy road with some difficult spots. The trail will end at Skyline
Mine. You will have a good opportunity to spelunk some old mining
equipment and sites.
7) Rock Creek (Level 3)
Water crossings, large rocks and a narrow trail leads to Leadville
Mine and on to scenic vistas over the top of the Mountain and on
to Blizzard Mountain.
8) Spring Creek (Level 4)
This route splits off of the Halfway trail after that point it climbs
steeply to drop down to a boulder strewn river like bed. Very technical
rough terrain, you will sleep well after this route.
9) Hay Canyon (Level 3)
Narrow steep climb up though the trees.
Trail Level Rating
Difficulty 1: Passable by stock and 2WD vehicles, improved
dirt, gravel etc.
Difficulty 2: Scenic, touring trail ride; four wheel drive
required occasionally, some mud holes or rocks that would stop
most other vehicles are traveled easily in 4WD.
Difficulty 3: For novice and experienced drivers alike; the
most fun four wheeling you can expect to have in a stock four
wheeler; low range may be required often; vehicle damage is a
possibility.
Difficulty 4: Not advisable for novice drivers; potentially
dangerous situations; maximum ground clearance, low- est gears,
and minimum tire size of 33 inches required; lockers, limited slips,
winches, and jacks advised due to moderate to large rocks and
obstacles, vehicle damage is likely. Full size vehicles limited to
specific trails at this rating.
Difficulty 4+: Not advisable for novice drivers; potentially
dangerous situations; maximum ground clearance, lowest gears,
and minimum tire size of 33 inches and one locker or two limited
slips required; jacks and winches indispensable due to large boulders,
steep inclines; vehicle damage is very likely. Full size vehicles
limited to specific trails at this rating.
Difficulty 5: No novice drivers; dangerous situations;
maximum ground clearance, lowest gears, minimum tire size of 35
inches and two lockers or limited slips required; jacks and winches
indispensable due to large boulders, steep inclines; vehicle damage
assured. Full size vehicles limited to specific trails at this rating.
Difficulty 5+: For the hard core experienced driver; extremely
dangerous situations; maximum ground clearance, lowest
gears, minimum tire size of 35 inches, two lockers, and winch are
required. Full size vehicles limited to specific trails at this rating.
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