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Hidden Valley Road 070929

September 29, 2007 by Monica

Hidden Valley Road

Trail Run on September 29, 2007
Report and photos by Monica I., Trail Leader
View trail information for Hidden Valley Road

Roger R.
Gray 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe
Don W.
Silver 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Mike S.
Silver 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Matt K.
White 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Dane R.
Silver 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

We had already run this trail a month before, but it rained so hard in the afternoon that we had to cut our day short. The weather looked good this time for a repeat run in the area, and we started in the cracks on Hidden Valley Road. It really is a fun trail, and everyone enjoyed themselves.

We aired down just after the pavement turned to dirt on Jackson Creek Road, and then headed up to Hidden Valley Road. We found the turn and drove through the housing area. When we got to the bridge, we dipped down into the creek instead.

There were tracks in front of us but we didn't see anyone else on the trail. It wasn't long before we were at the first set of cracks. Everyone twisted their suspensions through the area, testing to see how much they could get.

The second crack was another great flexing opportunity, and everyone took it. You had to stay pretty high on the side of the road to avoid the ditch at the side, and everyone managed to avoid it but Matt. He got a bit too close and fell right in, but he immediately had a smile on his face. He didn't damage anything and had a fun time working his way out of it.

We all worked our way up, and there was a new crack after the turn that we didn't remember. A few people played in it, getting a little wheel stand before finally climbing out.

We all remarked that it really is a fun little trail and a great way to get to Rampart Range Road via Dakan Road. It wasn't long before we were at Dakan Road, either. Hidden Valley Road really is a blast!

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Reports from Other Days: 2

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June 14, 2014

Led by Monica I.
It’s hard to believe that it had been seven years since we’d seen Hidden Valley Road. We’re lucky to hear from lots of people each year with trail statuses, and this trail probably receives the most attention. Sometimes it’s a crazy, eroded trail filled with whoopdeedoos. Other times it’s a…
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