Sherman Pass 4x4 Trail

Sherman Pass 4x4 Trail skirts the north side of Sherman Peak and climbs to the crest of the Sequoia National Forest, gaining about 2,500 feet in the first 3 miles. Although the trail can be run in either direction, running the trail west to east, starting from Sherman Pass Road, is recommended, as you will be driving the trail uphill. The first half of the trail squeezes through dense brush where pinstriping is unavoidable and crosses numerous rock gardens with boulders from softball to beachball size. Rear lockers are recommended to traverse the rock gardens, especially so on the eastern end, which contains an overly rough rock garden. A high-clearance vehicle with a mild lift and larger tires is ideal. Once you commit to the trail, there are no turnouts to reverse course. It is a narrow trail with limited pull-out opportunities. The trail connects with 33E48A (North Meadow 4x4) and Corral Meadow Road. It delivers a full day of technical wheeling, big views, and a quality camp at the midpoint, where a shaded dispersed site with two established fire rings can accommodate 8 to 10 vehicles.