16EV223

Total Miles
1.3

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is the only ATV trail near the Deer Creek Staging Area, and is probably mostly used by dirt bikes to access the trail system. It's a short trail, only 1.4 miles long, and it mostly climbs up from Italian Bar Road to FS 4N16 on a semi-steep path with sections of loose rock. It's pretty narrow between the bushes in spots as well. It accesses 3 small single tracks throughout the route, and takes you to another forest road to start accessing more of the trail system. The bottom of the climb is pretty smooth and easy. The top of the route has some more sun-exposed areas with sharp loose rock, ruts, and small embedded rock ledges and goes through scraggly scrub oak. This trail is seasonally closed 12/16 - 4/14 to motorized use.

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Difficulty

This is a more moderate trail for ATVs due to some rutted loose sections and small rock ledges. It's a bit easier for dirt bikes that can pick their line better through the rocks. This is rated Moderate by the Forest Service.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

16EV223 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This trail system in the Stanislaus National Forest can be accessed from either the Deer Creek Staging Area on the west side of the trail system, or from Crandall Campground on the east side of the trail system. The Deer Creek Staging Area is a primitive dirt lot with space for several vehicles and small trailers, accessed via Italian Bar Road. The Crandall OHV Parking and Camping Area has several primitive camp spots with picnic tables. All of the trails are open from April 15 to December 15, but it gets really hot and dry in the summer here, so the best times to visit are spring and fall.

16EV223 Map

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