23E289

Total Miles
1.4

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is one of the longer and easier ATV trails in the Whisky Falls trail system, at 1.4 miles long and rated Easy by the Forest Service. It's a mostly gradual and wide path through the pine forest, with gradual sweeping curves through the trees, gaining 250 feet during a steady incline from south to north. The only minor features are a couple of flat layers of slickrock that are very easy to ride over, short segments of loose rock, plus some waterbars and shallow ruts. This is an ideal trail for riders of all skill levels. It's very easy to follow, well-marked on both ends of the trail, and easily accessible via FS 8S009. Part of it goes through a burn area, so always be mindful of the potential for new log hazards.

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Difficulty

This is an easy rating due to minimal technical features, except for a bit of embedded slab and loose rock. It is easy in either direction, with gradual grades and no major obstacles.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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23E289 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.

23E289 Map

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