Backdoor

5/5 (14 reviews)
Backdoor is probably the single hardest rock crawling obstacle that is possible without a winch. Only minutes from the famous King of the Hammers basecamp, this short trail can provide hours of entertainment for bystanders or years of bragging rights for drivers. For the drivers that think about t...Read More
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Highlights of Backdoor

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Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
2935 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
Backdoor
Nearest Town
Lucerne
Nearest Services
Lucerne
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Barstow Field Office

Overview

Backdoor is probably the single hardest rock crawling obstacle that is possible without a winch. Only minutes from the famous King of the Hammers basecamp, this short trail can provide hours of entertainment for bystanders or years of bragging rights for drivers. For the drivers that think about trying this trail, most will turn around before even starting the trail while some will try and quickly fail. The majority of those who try it will rollover, but there are always the lucky few who will make it. ***Important Notice*** This trail is only for those with a very good/strong roll cage and a well-built vehicle.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
5 Trail Concerns
14 Community Reviews
1 Video
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