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Other Names | Cyrus Canyon OHV Area, Lake Isabella, Sequoia National Forest, Kern County Landfill, Kern River Ranger District |
Last Known Status | Open |
The Sequoia National Forest offers a nice 1.5 mile long natural terrain motocross track and a beginners area that is open to both quads and dirt bikes. The terrain is mostly sandy soil with some hard pack sections.
Amenities include a large parking lot and picnic area. There is no charge to ride but a green sticker is required. Camping is permitted, just remember to bring your own shade.
Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) |
UTV & SXS | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
Campfires | ||
Night Riding | Unknown | |
Trail Blazing | Prohibited | |
Rule Enforcement |
Area | MX Track |
Land | National Forest |
Features | Public |
Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
Features | Public |
Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Kernville, CA | ||
Address | Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238 | ||
| From: Bakersfield, CA
1) Take SR-178 East about 50 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto Sierra Way, continue about 9 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Cyrus Canyon Road, continue .5 miles 4) Track entrance is on the left (north). |
Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Kern River Ranger District 105 Whitney Road Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 379-5646 (760) 376-3781 sm.fs.sequoianf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
Approx Size | 100 acres | |
Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
Elevation | 2650 to 2700 ft. | |
Loose Dirt | None | |
Hard Pack | Some | |
Sand | Mostly | |
Mud | None | |
Dust | Some | |
Rocks | Little | |
Trees | Few | |
Steep Hills | None | |
Water Crossings | None | |
Small Jumps | Many | |
Large Jumps | Some | |
Berms | All | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Single Track | None | |
Roads | None | |
Shade | Few | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Riverside Shell (760) 376-1688 |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Riverside Shell (760) 376-1688 |
Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Lake Isabella KOA (760) 378-2001 |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Lake Isabella KOA (760) 378-2001 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Lake Isabella KOA (760) 378-2001 |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Lake Isabella KOA (760) 378-2001 |
Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Riverside Shell (760) 376-1688 |
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