Tie 3-5

Total Miles
1.8

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Tie 3-5 is a 1.9-mile-long dirt bike trail that connects Loop 3 to Loop 2. The route is smooth and easy, with a dry, dusty surface and a comfortable singletrack width that doesn't feel too narrow or too wide. Trees are spaced out enough to provide good visibility, and the trail alternates between fast straight sections and curvier, flowy stretches winding through the forest. The banked corners are fun, and while most logs along the path have been cut, some remain angled along the trail that you need to watch out for. The surface is silty in places, but there are no real obstacles to navigate. The trail is well marked and includes a crossing across Sugar Pine Road, with a stop sign posted to alert riders to the road hazard. From south to north, the trail mostly climbs gradually, making for a steady but mild ascent.

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Tie 3-5
Tie 3-5

Difficulty

This is an easy trail because it is smooth, flowy, and obstacle-free, with only minor features like silty dirt and tighter corners. The gentle ascent and straightforward layout keep the difficulty low.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Tie 3-5 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Foresthill OHV Trail System is a popular ATV and dirt bike trail system in the Tahoe National Forest, which can be accessed from several staging areas: Sugar Pine, Parker Flat, or Brimstone. The trails can close after heavy rain, especially during fall and winter, so you should call the American River Ranger District to check for the open/closed status of the trails ahead of time. Call (530)-478-6254; extension 228 for a recording of the status. From the town of Foresthill, California, take Foresthill Road for 9 miles north, then turn left on Sugar Pine Road and follow the signs for the Sugar Pine and Parker Flat Staging Areas, which are large dirt lots accommodating trailers and RVs, with a pit toilet, picnic tables, a loading ramp, and a dumpster. The Brimstone Staging Area and Campground are accessed by taking Brimstone Road south of Sugar Pine Road. This is a very well-maintained trail system where all trails and staging areas are well marked, featuring mostly easy and intermediate trails.

Tie 3-5 Map

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