23E280

Total Miles
0.5

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Although only half a mile long, this is a more moderate ATV trail option in the Whisky Falls trail system, fun for riders looking for more of a challenge. It steeply climbs from west to east on a path full of embedded boulders and small root ledges. Also expect shallow ruts filled in with big loose rocks or debris on a steep slope. There are several embedded boulders within the middle of the path all throughout the route, that will cause some articulation and a bit of an off-camber slope. They aren't overly difficult ledges, but due to the steep grade, they will be more difficult for the novice rider. It continues with a loose rocky climb until it tops out on the hilltop, and meanders through the open hilltop with more embedded rock faces and gradual curves through the pine trees, ending on FS 7S008 across from the entrance to 23E281. This trail is closed seasonally from 12/16 - 4/14.

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23E280
23E280

Difficulty

This is a moderate ATV trail because there are frequent embedded boulders and small root ledges all throughout the route. Although it's only a half mile long, it's steep and more technical due to the rocks and roots.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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23E280 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Whisky Falls Trail System is located in the Sierra National Forest near the small town of South Fork, California. Take FS 8S009 from Cascadel Road for about 5 miles to access a small Staging Area (at the start of FS 7S007). There are many dispersed campsites along FS 8S009 along the way that can be used for staging as well. This area has several easy and moderate ATV trails that are well-marked and maintained. This area is very hot in the summer and is best in the spring and fall. Most of the trails have seasonal closures.

23E280 Map

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