January 2002 - Highway to Hell 

Trail Rating - 4.5+

Distance - 1.46 miles

Trip Leader: Chris Villarreal

Photos submitted by Chris Villarreal

Aerial View


I know, we just ran this trail last month, but we had such a good time when my friend Nasser asked me to take him there I could not refuse.   Nasser's Jeep had been undergoing a gradual buildup over the last couple of years and he finally felt it was ready for a hard trail (I think ground clearance is the key for this trail).

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The crew (well, almost, Nasser is behind the camera), trail dog Spud, myself, Steve "Hi-lift" Jansen and Erik.

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Someone unstacked the first notch (thanks!).

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We dubbed Erik the official spotter.  He guided Nasser thru the first section with ease.

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Coming thru the squeeze.

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And up the second ledge.  Steve was working overtime keeping Nasser's body off the rocks.

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