Barrett Lake Trail
Barrett Lake Trail is a fantastic and difficult rock crawling trail in the El Dorado National Forest, sponsored by the Hi-Landers 4WD Club. This is an out and back type trail ending at Barrett Lake, which provides for some phenomenal views. Snowfall dictates the trail's operating season, but it is typically open from the end of July through mid-October.
Link to Hi-Landers Website for more info:
http://www.hi-landers.com/BLT/BLT.html Recommendations and Other Info: Minimum 35" tires, locked rear and recovery points are often requirements for many club runs on this trail. The drive is just too far to leave someone at the gate. The Gateposts at the Trailhead are 85 ¾ inches apart at the top flange and 86 ¼ below the flange and are used as a gauge; if your vehicle cannot fit between the gateposts, it will not make it through the squeeze points on the trail, and there are no bypasses. An overnight run is recommended, camping at the lake, and returning to the trailhead the next day. One way can sometimes take 8-10 hours.
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Barrett Lake

Bridge
Don't worry, it won't fall apart

Barrett Lake Trail