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Gold Note Trails

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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Other Names

GoldNote Trails, Pipi Campground, Gold Note OHV Routes, Five Corners, Pipi Valley, Gold Note Trail System, Pi-Pi Valley, Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District, Middle Fork Cosumnes River, Sopiago Creek

Last Known Status

Open

This area offers about 30 miles of ATV and motorcycle trails. The trails are very dusty in the summer but are generally pretty smooth, providing a great opportunity to introduce a novice to some deep woods riding without the sticky technical stuff.

The main staging area is at Five Corners, and primitive campsites are scattered throughout the area (and also at nearby Elkins Flat.) Family/OHV oriented PiPi Campground is just up the road, with 51 sites along the creek. There is no direct OHV trail access from PiPi campground, so unless the bikes are street legal, you will have to trailer out each day to ride.

The whole area is mobbed on weekends, and reservations are strongly recommended for PiPi Campground which can be made online.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 1 - December 31	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)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	permitted on designated forest service roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated forest service roads
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on designated trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	30
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	3300 to 4400 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	All
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Few
Roads	Some
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) some wired gates
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SE)	Cooks Station
Diesel	30+ Miles (N)	Crystal View Station (530) 644-3490
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	PiPi Campground
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Pine Acres RV Park (209) 296-4650
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	PiPi Campground
Campground	1-5 Miles (NE)	PiPi Campground
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SE)	Cooks Station

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 PiPi Campground Fee
Comment	Reservations are highly recommended for weekend stays at PiPi Campgorund. Call (877) 444-6777.

RATINGS

Pros	free, mostly easy-moderate trails that are fast & smooth
Cons	can't ride from PiPi Campground, very dusty
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Pioneer, CA

Address

Omo Ranch Road, Pioneer, CA 95666

Trail Map

From: South Lake Tahoe, CA
1) Take Hwy 89 South to Hwy 88 West
2) Continue west on Hwy 88 about 44 miles
3) Turn right (north) on Omo Ranch Road
4) Proceed about .75 miles
5) Turn right on NF-10N83 (North-South Road)
6) Continue about 4 miles to the Five Corners Staging Area or 6 miles to the PiPi Campground.