The Climb

3.5/5 (2 reviews)
This is an awesome trail within the 5 Mile Recreation Area that takes you up to 2 incredible viewpoints overlooking just about every direction. "The Snakes" as the locals call it, consists of Rattlesnake, Constrictor, Winter Solstice Road and more recently Sidewinder and Sidewinder Exit, but rarely ... Read More
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Highlights of The Climb

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Desert Category Icon Desert
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Highest Elevation
6598 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Nearest Town
Fairfield
Nearest Services
Cedar Fort
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
5 Mile Recreation Area

Overview

This is an awesome trail within the 5 Mile Recreation Area that takes you up to 2 incredible viewpoints overlooking just about every direction. "The Snakes" as the locals call it, consists of Rattlesnake, Constrictor, Winter Solstice Road and more recently Sidewinder and Sidewinder Exit, but rarely do people run many of the hundreds of spurs in the area. This is one of those rarely used routes. It is a fun challenge for just about any vehicle. Due to its steep ascent, just about everyone will spin a tire or two trying to reach the top of the initial climb. After the first viewpoint overlooking The Pony Express, the trail gets much easier and a bit more used, but that won't take away from the surprise at the end of this gem.

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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