Tie 3-1

Total Miles
1.8

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Tie 3-1 is a 1.8-mile-long dirt bike trail that links Loop 4 to Loop 3 and is one of the harder routes in the Sugar Pine area. The trail is rocky throughout, with steeper sections covered in loose rock that fills in the ruts and makes traction more challenging on top of the loose dusty dirt. Larger embedded rocks and several moderate rock ledges or stair steps around a foot tall are common, keeping the terrain moderately technical. From the north entrance, the trail descends roughly 400 feet in the first half, before climbing almost 700 feet in the second half. The route crosses a rocky ravine that had standing water in late summer, with likely more water during wetter months. It crosses a couple of wide open hillsides lined with manzanita bushes, allowing for some views over the forest, but the rest of the trail is mostly socked in to the pine forest.

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Tie 3-1
Tie 3-1

Difficulty

This is an intermediate trail because of its steeper grades, constant rockiness, and several ledges and stair steps. The combination of climbs, loose surfaces, and embedded rock features sets it apart as one of the more technical dirt bike trails near the Sugar Pine staging area.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Tie 3-1 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Foresthill OHV Trail System is a popular ATV and dirt bike trail system in the Tahoe National Forest, which can be accessed from several staging areas: Sugar Pine, Parker Flat, or Brimstone. The trails can close after heavy rain, especially during fall and winter, so you should call the American River Ranger District to check for the open/closed status of the trails ahead of time. Call (530)-478-6254; extension 228 for a recording of the status. From the town of Foresthill, California, take Foresthill Road for 9 miles north, then turn left on Sugar Pine Road and follow the signs for the Sugar Pine and Parker Flat Staging Areas, which are large dirt lots accommodating trailers and RVs, with a pit toilet, picnic tables, a loading ramp, and a dumpster. The Brimstone Staging Area and Campground are accessed by taking Brimstone Road south of Sugar Pine Road. This is a very well-maintained trail system where all trails and staging areas are well marked, featuring mostly easy and intermediate trails.

Tie 3-1 Map

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