BMC Trail Ratings
Easy
Suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles. Low range may be helpful but not necessary when
dry. Minimal erosion may require careful tire placement in some areas.
Moderate
Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. Low range is required and
aggressive tires are preferred. Mild erosion, loose rocks and water crossings may exist.
Difficult
Suitable for modified four-wheel drive vehicles. At least one locking differential and aggressive tires may be necessary. Larger rocks and deep water crossings may be impassable during runoff.
Thursday--Evening Sunset Run
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Moderate - Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles under dry conditions. Low range is required and oversized (33”+) tires are preferred. Occasional maintenance ensures that no significant obstacles are present. Water crossings may be impassable during periods of heavy runoff.
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Woodchuck Pass (Moderate)
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Game Creek (Difficult)
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TBA (Easy)
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Type: Loop
Trail: 18.9mi.
Round Trip: 31.6mi.
Max Elevation: 8,231ft.
Time: 4-6 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: North Tongue Campground
Little Goose Falls (Moderate)
Overview
Little Goose Falls is the destination while a rocky loop with spectacular scenery is the adventure.
Getting There
The Little Goose Falls Trailhead is located off Red Grade Road, 35 miles Southeast of Burgess Junction
Trail Details
Little Goose Falls is a natural waterfall on the East Fork of Little Goose Creek and serves as our primary destination and lunch spot. A steep 0.3 mile hike from the trail is required to see the falls. The trailhead starts after traversing over 35 miles of scenic Red Grade Road. From there, the trail gradually worsens and crosses notorious Little Goose Creek before climbing into picturesque Granite Park. If time and snowmelt allow, we will ascend the steep boulder field to the Stockwell Mine following lunch. The trail narrows and joins the Cross Creek drainage passing Park Reservoir before returning to the improved road.
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Moderate - Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles under dry conditions. Low range is required and oversized (33”+) tires are preferred. Occasional maintenance ensures that no significant obstacles are present. Water crossings may be impassable during periods of heavy runoff.
Stats
Type: Loop
Trail: 20.8mi.
Round Trip: 85.3mi.
Max Elevation: 9,335ft.
Time: 6-8 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: Coney Creek Trailhead
Boulder Basin (Difficult)
Overview
Known as the toughest in the Bighorns, Boulder Basin is a challenging trail that tours the high mountain lakes and boulder fields beneath Cloud Peak Wilderness area.
Getting There
Boulder Basin Trailhead is located about 26 miles South of Burgess Junction off Paintrock Road
Trail Details
The trail begins with a bumpy decent into Shell Reservoir where conditions begin to deteriorate. The trail passes Adelaide Lake where views of alpine rock formations are in every direction.
The first obstacle offers two difficult lines. The harder of the two demands rocker protection and a near perfect exit line to avoid winching. This obstacle will also serve as our lunch spot to ensure everyone has a chance to explore and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, we cross Buckley Creek and tip-toe along the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary to over 9,800ft. Numerous rocky sections and a few more optional obstacles will challenge the entire group.
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Difficult - Suitable for modified, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. Large (35”+) tires and differential lockers are recommended but may not be necessary for skilled drivers. Rare trail maintenance provides large ledges and rock obstacles which may not be legally bypassed. Vehicle damage is possible and drivers must be prepared to self-recover.
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Type: Loop
Trail: 12.1mi.
Round Trip: 64.1mi.
Max Elevation: 9,867ft.
Time: 6-8 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: Shell Creek Campground
Easy
Suitable for stock four-wheel drive vehicles. Low range may be helpful but not necessary when
dry. Minimal erosion may require careful tire placement in some areas.
Moderate
Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. Low range is required and
aggressive tires are preferred. Mild erosion, loose rocks and water crossings may exist.
Difficult
Suitable for modified four-wheel drive vehicles. At least one locking differential and aggressive tires may be necessary. Larger rocks and deep water crossings may be impassable during runoff.
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Moderate - Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles under dry conditions. Low range is required and oversized (33”+) tires are preferred. Occasional maintenance ensures that no significant obstacles are present. Water crossings may be impassable during periods of heavy runoff.
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Woodchuck Pass (Moderate)
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Game Creek (Difficult)
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TBA (Easy)
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Type: Loop
Trail: 18.9mi.
Round Trip: 31.6mi.
Max Elevation: 8,231ft.
Time: 4-6 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: North Tongue Campground
Little Goose Falls (Moderate)
Overview
Little Goose Falls is the destination while a rocky loop with spectacular scenery is the adventure.
Getting There
The Little Goose Falls Trailhead is located off Red Grade Road, 35 miles Southeast of Burgess Junction
Trail Details
Little Goose Falls is a natural waterfall on the East Fork of Little Goose Creek and serves as our primary destination and lunch spot. A steep 0.3 mile hike from the trail is required to see the falls. The trailhead starts after traversing over 35 miles of scenic Red Grade Road. From there, the trail gradually worsens and crosses notorious Little Goose Creek before climbing into picturesque Granite Park. If time and snowmelt allow, we will ascend the steep boulder field to the Stockwell Mine following lunch. The trail narrows and joins the Cross Creek drainage passing Park Reservoir before returning to the improved road.
Rating
Moderate - Suitable for some stock, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles under dry conditions. Low range is required and oversized (33”+) tires are preferred. Occasional maintenance ensures that no significant obstacles are present. Water crossings may be impassable during periods of heavy runoff.
Stats
Type: Loop
Trail: 20.8mi.
Round Trip: 85.3mi.
Max Elevation: 9,335ft.
Time: 6-8 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: Coney Creek Trailhead
Boulder Basin (Difficult)
Overview
Known as the toughest in the Bighorns, Boulder Basin is a challenging trail that tours the high mountain lakes and boulder fields beneath Cloud Peak Wilderness area.
Getting There
Boulder Basin Trailhead is located about 26 miles South of Burgess Junction off Paintrock Road
Trail Details
The trail begins with a bumpy decent into Shell Reservoir where conditions begin to deteriorate. The trail passes Adelaide Lake where views of alpine rock formations are in every direction.
The first obstacle offers two difficult lines. The harder of the two demands rocker protection and a near perfect exit line to avoid winching. This obstacle will also serve as our lunch spot to ensure everyone has a chance to explore and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, we cross Buckley Creek and tip-toe along the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary to over 9,800ft. Numerous rocky sections and a few more optional obstacles will challenge the entire group.
Rating
Difficult - Suitable for modified, high clearance four-wheel drive vehicles. Large (35”+) tires and differential lockers are recommended but may not be necessary for skilled drivers. Rare trail maintenance provides large ledges and rock obstacles which may not be legally bypassed. Vehicle damage is possible and drivers must be prepared to self-recover.
Stats
Type: Loop
Trail: 12.1mi.
Round Trip: 64.1mi.
Max Elevation: 9,867ft.
Time: 6-8 Hours
Max Vehicles: 20
Restrooms: Shell Creek Campground