Dirt Bike Trails
Near Washington, California

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing the mountain slopes. Along the way, you will pass a few private proper...
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This easy singletrack runs along the north side of the Burlington Trail System, north of Highway 20. The west end crosses the highway to access the rest of the Burlington Trail System, while the east end connects to the singletrack Last Chance #55. The Omega Observation Site/Scenic View Area is a gr...
Learn more about Omega Overlook (#54)

Towle Mill is a 10 mile long tight and winding singletrack loop in the Burlington Trail System. It is easily accessed south of the Skillman Campground off of FS 20-012. The terrain is very similar throughout the entire route, as it continuously winds throughout the rolling forest floor, curving arou...
Learn more about Towle Mill (#66)

The majority of this trail is a tight and winding singletrack through a dry pine forest on dusty loose dirt. Some of the sections are tighter between the leafy dogwoods, and other sections are more open and sparsely lined with big pines and cedars. There was a lot of stick debris in the trail and lo...
Learn more about Stanton (#9)

This is a 4-mile-long easy singletrack in the Burlington Trail System. The entrance off of FS 32-004 starts out as a wide corridor between the trees, more like an old shelf road, as it gradually descends down to the intersection with #9. Continuing clockwise, it goes through a narrow corridor betwee...
Learn more about Omega (#5)

This is a fun singletrack on the north side of the Burlington Trail System, easily accessed from FS 20-016, which has a couple dispersed campsites and an area to park a few vehicles to stage. From the west entrance to the trail, it curves tightly through the forest for about 2 miles, making quick ha...
Learn more about Last Chance (#55)

This is a long route that winds through the forest on a smooth dirt path with constant sharp turns. The terrain is very similar through the majority of the route, as the trail winds through the tall pine trees, constantly doubling back on itself with big switchbacks and hairpins like a turn track. S...
Learn more about Deer Creek (#25)

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 that, it is a relatively easy track. The last bit is super nice because you are driving right along the lake and...
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Weaver Lake FS 843-043 is a trail in the Tahoe National Forest that branches off from Bowman Lake Road. The trail starts at 5600 feet, climbs to 5900 feet, and descends to 5300 feet. The trail begins with a climb up over rocks and roots and has some scenic views of Lake Bowman. The trail continues u...
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This 14.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you pass Lake Valley Reservoir up Monumental Ridge and towards Texas Hill. This trail has great views of the Big Valley Canyon. The trail is mostly single vehicle width with ruts and muddles less than 12" in depth. This trail does pass through private proper...
Learn more about Texas Hill Road

Pierce Loop is a moderately challenging, enjoyable trail that starts approximately 1/2 mile into the infamous Fordyce Trail. The staging area is called Indian Springs, which also accesses Signal Peak and Eagle Lakes trails. This trail is a bit easier than Signal Peak, so it provides a nice option fo...
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Helester is a Forestry Service road that connects Texas Hill Road to the defunct wildfire lookout atop Helester Point. The majority of the trail will be maintained, with many opportunities to pull off and enjoy the scenery. The latter 2 miles become increasingly challenging, with few spaces to turn ...
Learn more about Helester - FS 19-016

The Fordyce Creek Trail is one of Northern California's premier rock crawling routes, often regarded as more technically demanding and intense than the famous Rubicon Trail. Located in the Tahoe National Forest west of Truckee, this approximately 12-mile expert-level OHV trail begins off Interstate ...
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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 experience, equipment, and a vehicle capable of handling multiple surface types. While the terrai...
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Sawmill Lake Trail begins with a gentle climb from the Faucherie Lake Trail. As you crest the first hill, you’ll catch your first glimpse of Sawmill Lake. There are campsites on the lakeside of the trail just after the crest, making them a good choice for those with stock rigs. As you continue, the ...
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Meadow Lake Road is the continuation of the Bowman Lake Road trail. The scenery is breathtaking and the camping and recreational opportunities are plentiful. This area of the Sierra Nevada usually is snow-free sometime in late May. A California campfire permit is necessary, and later in the season, ...
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This trail begins just east of Bowman Lake at the Jackson Creek Campground. The trail is marked with a few signs and features a large pullout at the starting point. It offers a bumpy, rocky ride with several water bars and small creek crossings, which most stock SUVs can handle, depending on the sea...
Learn more about Faucherie Lake

This short 1.8-mile point-to-point trail connects Rattlesnake Road and Signal Hill Trail. Service vehicles typically use this trail to access the Signal towers on top of Signal Hill. It is also the back way out from the Signal Hill Trail. Signal Hill has vast views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada M...
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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 has rewarding views. Green-sticker vehicles can stage on the La Porte side at the large...
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This short 1.9-mile out-and-back trail takes you out to an old fire watch outpost. The structure has been removed and only the footings are left. The view from the point is breathtaking as you can see several different canyons including Big Valley, Granite, and New York. All the peaks around the are...
Learn more about Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing the mountain slopes. Along the way, you will pass a few private proper...
Learn more about Washington Gaston

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 that, it is a relatively easy track. The last bit is super nice because you are driving right along the lake and...
Learn more about Bowman Lake

Weaver Lake FS 843-043 is a trail in the Tahoe National Forest that branches off from Bowman Lake Road. The trail starts at 5600 feet, climbs to 5900 feet, and descends to 5300 feet. The trail begins with a climb up over rocks and roots and has some scenic views of Lake Bowman. The trail continues u...
Learn more about Weaver Lake

This 14.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you pass Lake Valley Reservoir up Monumental Ridge and towards Texas Hill. This trail has great views of the Big Valley Canyon. The trail is mostly single vehicle width with ruts and muddles less than 12" in depth. This trail does pass through private proper...
Learn more about Texas Hill Road

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing the mountain slopes. Along the way, you will pass a few private proper...
Learn more about Washington Gaston

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 that, it is a relatively easy track. The last bit is super nice because you are driving right along the lake and...
Learn more about Bowman Lake

Weaver Lake FS 843-043 is a trail in the Tahoe National Forest that branches off from Bowman Lake Road. The trail starts at 5600 feet, climbs to 5900 feet, and descends to 5300 feet. The trail begins with a climb up over rocks and roots and has some scenic views of Lake Bowman. The trail continues u...
Learn more about Weaver Lake

This 14.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you pass Lake Valley Reservoir up Monumental Ridge and towards Texas Hill. This trail has great views of the Big Valley Canyon. The trail is mostly single vehicle width with ruts and muddles less than 12" in depth. This trail does pass through private proper...
Learn more about Texas Hill Road