Tie 3-3

Total Miles
2.5

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Tie 3-3 is a 2.5-mile-long easy dirt bike connector that links different segments of Loop 3 and provides an alternate way north/south when riding Loop 3. The trail consists of smooth dirt with frequent waterbars and is often covered in fallen pinecones across the forest floor. The path is wide--at times looking more like an ATV trail--with straight stretches offering good visibility and gradual, fast corners. Riders travel through an open forest with trees spaced widely apart, creating an easy flow. The route crosses an unmarked forest road at one point, going through a couple of metal pinch points to get back on the trail. From the south end, the trail mostly climbs up for the first half, then descends back down after crossing the road, followed by a couple of wide, smooth switchbacks to ascend back to Loop 3. The surface is dusty and silty in dry conditions, and the northern half narrows slightly but remains straightforward and easy.

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Tie 3-3
Tie 3-3

Difficulty

This is an easy trail because it is wide, smooth, and gradual, with only minor features like waterbars, wide switchbacks, and a small climb adding variation. This is ideal for newer or young riders looking to practice their trail skills, especially when combined with Loop 3.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Tie 3-3 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 3-3 Map

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