Thompson Creek

This route is on Inland Empire Paper (IEP) land through the Thompson Creek Gate. This is more or less the main road through this area. There are multiple places to pull over or turn around along the way. This route begins at the IEP gate and heads north for about 3 miles on Snake Trail Road. It then heads west for another 2.5 miles and ends at an intersection/clearing with room to turn around. Multiple spur trails continue from this area but the terrain difficulty will increase if you continue further. Cell service is intermittent in this area. IEP gates close seasonally. These roads are open to ORVs and full-size (50 inches or wider) vehicles from May 15 through October 31. The gates are closed to unauthorized vehicles from November 1 to May 14. An Inland Empire Paper land recreation pass is required. You can purchase an annual pass, family annual pass, or individual day pass online or in person at a few select locations. Or you can purchase a day pass at the Thompson Creek Gate with cash from the gate attendant. Check their website for more information, as well as their land use rules.