Entirely singletrack, the Gold Digger Trail is lined with endless wildflowers and shaded mostly by pine trees. A ramada was also constructed along the loop to provide shade and harvest rainwater for a variety of bird species throughout the year. And while the name may suggest water along the trail, the warmer months may yield drought-like conditions, so pack plenty of water. That said, the county maintains the area to protect "wildlife habitat, preserve rare native plants, provide environmental education and scientific research and allow low-impact, non-motorized recreation" for regional residents and visitors, this source notes.

While parking nearer to the start of the loop is an option, many of the roads are filled with washboards and may not be suitable for all vehicles. With some creative planning and an adventurous spirit, you may be able to cut out a few miles of this ride and start closer to the 4-mile loop. Woody Mountain Road and the Rogers Lake Connector, seen here, both offer popular access points to Rogers Lake and are just minutes from the nearest interstate. Neither water nor restrooms are available where this ride begins or anywhere along the trail.

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