Evans Creek / Trail #199

Went out to Evans Creek at the invitation of Mapper Mike G with 2 friends and their Jeeps. We were super lucky the trail is still open at this time of year. The weather was perfect, the scenery was drop dead gorgeous and we had an absolutely EPIC day wheeling thanks to Mike. I've only been Jeeping a year and he was a great spotter and coach for me (and everyone). Mapper Mitch was there too and he also was great at helping us all learn these trails and become a better Jeepers.

My 2 friends and I all have JLs with about a 2" lift and 35s. We would not have attempted these trails without Mike guiding us. I'm sure glad he did. Mike led us on a trip that included 102 to 199 to 519 and then it was getting dark so we took the easy way down.

Trail 199 was fantastic. Narrow trails and tight switchbacks and I learned how to pivot my Jeep better in tight spaces. We came to the rock obstacle at Waypoint #4 and I had to winch up. It was the first time for me to actually use my winch for real (rather than just practice). A couple guys made it up without winching by taking a more outside line. I was happy to get the winch practice. I may need it. We stopped at the top for a lunch break as it was just after noon. Again, the trail rating is spot on. My video of winching up the shelf at Waypoint 4 is too poor quality to upload. I'll just post a pick of a viewpoint on the road to Evans Creek from the morning.

This trail is now closed due to winter snow levels.

This trail has had some revisions, it now starts where Trail #519 ends. The trail is in good shape but the rock ledge at Waypoint 4 is getting dug out quite a bit. Just stack some rocks or pull winch line. It's not worth breaking something.

These trails are now open.

This is a great trail and has some very tight and twisting climbs. There was no snow noticed so I think the park is officially open, let the fun begin. I'm attaching a map that is printable and gives a good idea of how all these trails connect.