Loop 7

Total Miles
4.2

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Loop 7 is a very easy ATV loop in the Foresthill OHV System near Foresthill, California. The loop is just over 4 miles long, and remains wide and obstacle-free for the entire route. The trail winds along the hillsides through a dry and open forest of cedars, dogwoods, ferns, and manzanita bushes. Some sections are curvier, with big banked corners and waterbars that are fun to jump off of, where you can get a rhythm going. It's a fun loop for newer or younger riders with good visibility and low consequences. On the east side of the loop, you can get a small view of the Big Reservoir through the trees. The trail is very dry and dusty, especially in the summertime. Watch for downed logs and stick debris, although the trail is mostly clear of logs. It's very well marked and easy to follow, with several road crossings. Both ends of this trail start on ATV Loop 1, which is similar in ease.

Photos of Loop 7

Loop 7
Loop 7

Difficulty

This is an easy ATV trail as it doesn't have any major obstacles, and is mostly fast and flowy. Minor features include banked corners, ruts and roots, and dusty conditions, but it is ideal for riders of all skill levels.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Loop 7 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • 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.

Loop 7 Map

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