Deer Creek Hills Access Road

Great spot for outdoor recreation. I’ve heard it has a river running across it in the winter/spring but when I went it was dry.

I see reviews from people who say they have solid 4x4s (not awd, but true 4wd), that are saying the road is nearly impassible. Maybe it is a seasonal thing. But some of my friends are Sacramento born-and-raised 4wheelers, and this trail is a local favorite and not particularly challenging. In the right season you could probably even get through it with AWD or even 2wd if you have decent ground clearance. Hell, Joshua tree had more serious obstacles and I did that in my bone stock 2011 wrangler unlimited without issue and even linked up with a guy doing it in a modded wrx.

I went in June, as a novice and had no issues in my wrangler with a 3” lift (see pictures) At no point did I even think “thank god for my lift”. It was just good to get some dirt on the tires and see some nature!

If you want more of a challenge there are more rugged sections of trail that loop off of the main road. So you could even use this to build skill or test your rig out.

At the end of the day it is off-roading; it is 4 wheeling; it is fun; but it ain’t no rubicon.

Great place to take a hike or mountain bike. Check out Sac Valley Conservancy website for open times.

Lake house up there was great. Very calm community and great lake access. Very clean lake