93D - Bridge Gap

93D begins on the east end of the trail system at an intersection with 93C. Signage on the ground here refers to the trail as 230. Follow the trail downhill and head west down the one-lane road.

A short rocky descent requires attention and careful tire placement to avoid undercarriage damage. The exposed rocks range from 6-14 inches in size.

Continue straight, passing trail 93E. 93E is a short hill climb connector to trail 93C.

At a slight Y-intersection, continue downhill following 93D. The trail becomes significantly more difficult as you follow a rocky trench cut through the landscape due to decades of constant erosion. Uphill to the right is 93F, a narrow and rutty hill climb that connects to 93C.

Make your way through a treacherous section of loose, constantly moving beachball-sized boulders, and continue following the trail downhill. Be sure to watch for oncoming traffic and mentally keep note of wide spots, as there are very limited areas wide enough to pass oncoming vehicles.

Turn Right at the T-intersection, heading northwest. The trail to your left, heading southeast, is FS-117. This road appears on maps to lead to Crump Creek Road. Unfortunately, the road passes through private property, and the gate on this end is rarely open for public travel.

The trail comes to another small clearing at the intersection with 93G. Make a hard 90-degree turn and begin switchbacking up the hill, following signs for 93D. Straight ahead is the easy section of 93G. Do not let that first mile of 93G fool you into thinking it is an easy trail. The northern half of 93G is exceptionally difficult and almost always muddy, with large ruts and tight trees. Try your luck on the northern half by beginning that trail at Waypoint 8, the conclusion of 93D.

The trail's western end intersects with 93C at Waypoint 3. Heading north leads to the Satterfield Trailhead. Heading east takes you down 93C towards the easy 93A. Heading west leads up to the difficult 93G and circles back to 93D at Waypoint 7.