Three Trough Cutoff

Three Trough Cutoff is a short, bumpy spur jumping from Trough Spring to East Ashley Grasshopper. Although this trail is not a destination in itself, it does provide a nice, peaceful drive through the pines and aspen of the Ashley National Forest. The trail consists of packed dirt, with a few small patches of embedded rock ranging from baseball-sized to about 10 inches. The larger rocks lie on the edges of the trail, so only full-width vehicles will need to roll over the larger rocks. 4WD is not required, but the ride will be rough, especially if you do not air down. In addition to the short drive, dispersed camping is abundant along the trail. Near the east end, multiple large sites lay tucked away in the aspen trees. As you jog into the forest, smaller, more intimate sites hide away in the pine.