This road is left ungroomed and opened to the 4x4 wheeled community for snow play on designated Forest roads from the Forest boundary to Brushy Ridge on the Iron Springs Road No. 42.
Open to wheeled vehicles
Trail generally follows a gradual climb with some dips from the Forest boundary to Brushy Ridge on the Iron Springs Road. The longest consistent hill climb is from the Big Springs Campground turn off heading toward Brushy Ridge.
Details
Length:
6.5 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
4 - 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4480
Elevation Range:
4480 feet to 5460
Elevation Change:
980
Usage:
Light
Season:
December to March
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Stentz Spring; Rose Spring; and Peola
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Clarkston, WA, take County Road #128 South to Peola, WA. Take first left on to Ruchert Road, then first left on to Iron Springs Road #42.
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