Canaan Loop Road

Posted by Marc on September 30, 2003. Categories: Canaan Mountain

Entrance to Canaan Loop Road

From Blackwater Falls, you can gain access to Canaan Loop Road. The conditions of the road on the west end (near Blackwater Falls) are very poor. Expect to encounter long fords with rocky entries. Don't attempt the section from Table Rock to Blackwater Falls without a rugged 4X4.

First Ford

Don't worry. If you fail to heed my advice, you will quickly find yourself at this ford where you can conduct your first offroad "gut-check". I have crossed this in a four wheel drive Jeep Cherokee, so it doesn't require some big fancy offroad monster-truck, but I wouldn't try it in a Subaru either.


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Brandon said:
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The loop road is a great little afternoon excursion or camping destination. It's easily accessible by reasonable and prudent drivers using SUV's or small 4x4 pickups. Lower clearance vehicles will probably have to get out and 'scout' where to place their wheels to cross certain obstacles. Don't get lured in by the easy approach to the trail from the main road. The toughest section of the trail is the end closest to the state park.