Gold Hill OHV - 19W17

Trail Overview

This is a point-to-point single-track trail with OHV use limited to dirt bikes only. There is a narrow gate restricting the entry of larger vehicles at the east trailhead end. Note that the east trailhead begins off Gold Hill Road, which is a public road with use restricted to street-legal vehicles. However, there is a small parking/staging area at this trailhead. The trail surface is primarily dirt with some short stretches of rocky ledges or embedded larger rocks. There are also sections with ruts up to 1 to 2 feet deep, whoops up to 1 feet high, and tight vegetation. Long stretches of the trail run right along the hillside, with a sharp drop-off on one side, so be cautious. However, this will be rewarded with great views of the Los Padres National Forest below. If riding from east to west, the trail is a bit more difficult as it steadily climbs 1100 feet over loose soil and rocks and sometimes steep terrain. It is closed annually from 11/2 to 4/30. A Green Sticker permit is required for dirt bikes. There is weak or no cellular phone service on most of the trail. Tread Lightly and Pack-It-Out.

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Difficulty

The trail surface primarily consists of packed dirt. There are short, steep grades with ruts up to 1 to 2 feet deep and larger rocks. Flat sections will often have a series of closely spaced whoops up to 1 foot high. Vegetation (mostly scrub brush) can occasionally be tight on both sides of the trail. Long stretches of the trail will also run right along the hillside, with a sharp drop-off to one side.

Technical Rating

Gold Hill OHV - 19W17 can be accessed by the following ride types:

• Dirt Bike