Knoxville Devilhead Road (81.73 miles away)
Lower Lake, California
Fort Bragg/Sherwood Road
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Traversing the mountains and redwood forest of Mendocino County, Fort Bragg/Sherwood Road is a seasonal, unpaved road connecting Willits and Fort Bragg. The 24 miles of dirt are a single-lane trail, winding through the forest and traversing ridges with spectacular views. This trail goes deep into the mountains and is very secluded, with many logging road spurs. Most of the spurs are closed with large metal gates, but there are enough open that it may be possible to get lost if you make a wrong turn. Cell service is spotty, so following your GPS closely is crucial.
This trail can become very muddy and impassible when wet. This is evident from the deep ruts found along several sections of the trail. When dry, the trail is easily traversed by a high-clearance vehicle, and 4WD might not be necessary. Users will need to traverse steep hills, ruts, and one constantly muddy section thanks to a natural spring. There are a lot of tight blind turns along this single-lane road. Thus, users should be cautious of any oncoming vehicles. This trail is popular for overlanders, motorcycles, and locals.
No suitable camping exists along the trail as all adjoining lands are privately owned.
