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Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail (T5002)
Trail guide for the Switchback Trail (T5004) and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail (T5002) on the Sacramento Ranger District.
Click on the map to the left for a clear, close-up view of the area.
Trail #5003: The Old Cloudcroft Hwy trail is 2.6 miles long. It begins at the junction of the Village Spur trail (T5001A) and the Cloud-Climbing Trestle trail (T5001) and ends at the cross-over bridge over US82. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Motorcycle Trail Riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail is currently not accessible from the Trestle Recreation Area. It is accessible from the pedestrian bridge or from T5004 Switchback Trail and is closed before reaching the junction with T5001A due to the Trestle Recreation Area being closed. |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | No OHV's > 50" in width allowed |
| Closest Towns: | Cloudcroft |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Part of the Mexican Canyon Trestle systems of trails.| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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Backpacking
Horse Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Sacramento Ranger district motorized trail. ATV's (<50" wide) and motorcycles allowed. Non-motorized use is also permitted.| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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