Stanislaus Forebay

Total Miles 6.9
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This a very easy trail and is mostly forest roads that zig-zag up the hill to the Forebay. This can be accessed from many ways whether it be from Columbia, Twain Harte, or Camp 9. The Camp 9 entrance is the fastest way in and is a pretty drive looking over the Stanislaus River. Fishing? Try the Forebay and the Stanislaus--they're active fishing areas known for some trophies!

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Difficulty

This trail is mostly dirt and rock with some mud puddles. Some 2WD cars and most 4x4 will be fine.

Technical Rating

2

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Jack Cimino
Dec 06, 2025
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Ezekiel Lloyd
Sep 29, 2025
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Derek Gentry
May 03, 2025
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Nate Simpson
Jul 12, 2024
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Timothy Liu
May 30, 2024
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Easy trail, but there wasn't much at the end to look at. Forebay lookout was not accessible due to the gate being closed.
Eric Duncan
May 27, 2024
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Valentino M
Apr 27, 2024
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Jason Willis
Apr 02, 2024
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Easy trail and the same condition as American Camp Lookout. No traction issues but was in 4Lo for better speed management,

Stanislaus Forebay Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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