A challenging drive that passes through two historic gold mining towns: Poker Flat and Howland Flat. The trail can be used as a shortcut between Downieville and La Porte. Trip to Saddleback Mountain Lookout Tower… Learn more about Poker Flat
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Bowman Lake
The first part of the trail is paved. About 2/3rds of the way in, it becomes rocky and dirty. High clearance is recommended. There is one tricky hairpin about 1 mile from camp. Other than… Learn more about Bowman Lake
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Deer Lake, Gold Valley
Trail begins with an easy climb to a high scenic ridge above beautiful Deer Lake. The route then descends into rugged Gold Valley and heads north past mines and lakes. To modify the trip, you… Learn more about Deer Lake, Gold Valley
Total Miles
37.9
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Cleghorn Bar
This is a fun drive with varying terrain. Green-sticker vehicles allowed and staging is available toward the beginning of the ride. Look for the sign that starts the 4WD riding. This routes takes you through… Learn more about Cleghorn Bar
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Tamarack Lakes 12E33
This trail starts across from Packer Lake. There is a staging area at the bottom if you need to trailer your rig. The trail heads up to Tamarack Lakes. The two lakes are almost the… Learn more about Tamarack Lakes 12E33
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Snake Lake
Short but beautiful hard-core trail. Great views looking down on Gold Lake and Snake Lake. Route open to green-sticker vehicles on posted routes only. Overnight camping in designated sites only. Watch for hikers and mountain… Learn more about Snake Lake
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Mitchell Mine
Mitchell Mine is a nice, easy in-and-out summer trail for a leisurely stroll through the forest. It's also a good trail for beginners to get used to how their vehicle feels while off-road. The surface… Learn more about Mitchell Mine
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Signal Peak
Signal Peak is neither "easy" nor "beginner", despite being deemed so by many locals in comparison to the Fordyce trail - which also begins from the Pierce Meadow Staging Area. It is recommended to have… Learn more about Signal Peak
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Volcanoville
Volcanoville is a good beginner trail that can be completed by most stock 4x4 SUVs, as well as many AWD vehicles with AT tires and at least 8 inches of clearance. The trail does get… Learn more about Volcanoville
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Bottle Hill
Bottle Hill is a good trail to learn how your vehicle feels on dirt, rock, and mud; or to check the off-road capability of your vehicle after making modifications or repairs. It is also a… Learn more about Bottle Hill
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bonta Ridge - NF23N05Y
Bonta Ridge is an occasionally maintained gravel Forest Service road that climbs from Bonta Creek Road above the CA-70 highway up to Penman Saddle and points beyond in this section of the Plumas National Forest.… Learn more about Bonta Ridge - NF23N05Y
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Happy Valley Ridgeline
Mix of fire roads and old logging roads. The area has been scorched by fire recently. There are a lot of downed trees that cross the trail, be prepared with a chain saw or chain/rope.… Learn more about Happy Valley Ridgeline
Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trail 1 Georgetown OHV
This starts on Trail 1 off of Darlington Ridge Road and continues to Trail 6 over the bridge and through Slate Mountain. From Slate Mountain, you're presented with more trail options. Lots of single tracks… Learn more about Trail 1 Georgetown OHV
Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Sugarpine - NF22N55
Dirt Forest Service road accessing a network of roads climbing Beckwourth Mountain just outside of Portola, California. This looks to be the primary route accessing the summit from town. The road is wider and looks… Learn more about Sugarpine - NF22N55
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sugarpine Spur A - NF22N55A
Dirt Forest Service road accessing a network of roads climbing Beckwourth Mountain just outside of Portola, California. This spur accesses the communications tower equipment on private property at the summit of Beckwourth Peak. There is… Learn more about Sugarpine Spur A - NF22N55A
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Beckwourth - NF23N03
Dirt Forest Service road accessing a network of roads climbing Beckwourth Mountain just outside of Portola, California. This is one of the primary routes into this section of the forest from town. These roads are… Learn more about Beckwourth - NF23N03
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Portola "P" - NF14M03
This trail accesses the Portola "P" above town. It starts out as a mellow two-track among the trees but quickly turns upward into a steep, loose, rocky scramble. Low range is required and this trail… Learn more about Portola "P" - NF14M03
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
High Lakes
Camp, fish and relax in remote seclusion after a day of challenging rock crawling. Despite damage from recent fires, this is a great place to spend a weekend exploring a gorgeous high plateau with numerous… Learn more about High Lakes
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Beckwourth Tie Spur - NF23N03YB
Dirt Forest Service road accessing a network of roads climbing Beckwourth Mountain just outside of Portola, California. These roads are seldom maintained and are occasionally clogged with manzanita overgrowth. Pinstriping is likely. These roads start… Learn more about Beckwourth Tie Spur - NF23N03YB
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hellhole 4WD
This is an in and out trail approximately 3.8 miles each way. There are some bigger rocks and shelves to climb. 33" tires with at least one axle locked is recommended. You start at the… Learn more about Hellhole 4WD
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Beckwourth Tie - NF23N03Y
Dirt Forest Service Road accesses a network of roads climbing Beckwourth Mountain just outside Portola, California. These roads are seldom maintained and are occasionally clogged with manzanita overgrowth. Pinstriping is likely. These roads start at… Learn more about Beckwourth Tie - NF23N03Y
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Valley Loop Trail
Bear Valley Loop Trail is a beginner trail located off Hwy 89 starting right at "Little Truckee Summit". The loop takes off and ends at the Bear Valley Campground. Head in on Cottonwood Road off… Learn more about Bear Valley Loop Trail
Total Miles
19.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor… Learn more about Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rubicon, West Side
The Rubicon is our all-time favorite. It's a mix of gorgeous scenery and very challenging terrain. Our group camped overnight at the halfway point below Buck Island Dam. Trail is under constant scrutiny by environmental… Learn more about Rubicon, West Side
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Bear Lake Trail
Bear Lake is a great place to camp or fish located near lake Tahoe. The road to get to Bear Lake has many places to pull off with amazing views. You can get to Bear… Learn more about Bear Lake Trail
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Long Lake Trail/TKS-11
Long Lake Trail also known as TKS-11 is just short of a mile-long spur trail located off the Rubicon Trail just below the cemetery. This trail starts in the trees but soon pops out on… Learn more about Long Lake Trail/TKS-11
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Barker Meadows OHV Trail
This trail is narrow. If you are going in with full-size rig or a long rig you will be doing pull-ups and backups. This trail is an alternative trail to get to the Rubicon Trail.… Learn more about Barker Meadows OHV Trail
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Rubicon, East Side
The east side of the Rubicon provides nonstop challenges and extreme fun. Water can play a bigger role where trail meanders along the volatile Rubicon River. You'll pass through Rubicon Springs Campground at no charge… Learn more about Rubicon, East Side
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Ellis Peak Bike Trail
This trail has a few tougher sections. The views are some of the best around the lake! The trail starts where the pavement ends if you come up from Blackwood Canyon. This trail passes Ellis… Learn more about Ellis Peak Bike Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Boca Hill
Boca Hill Trail is a 2.5 mile trail. The trail passes the peak of Boca Hill, a great place to stop and get some pictures from above I-80 with many peaks in the background. The… Learn more about Boca Hill
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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