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Georgetown

Sunday, December 15, 2024

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Other Names

Rock Creek OHV, Mace Mill Road, Balderson Road, Eldorado National Forest

Last Known Status

Variable Schedule (Depends on daily conditions. Call (530) 333-4312 x 2 for recorded message.)

This part of the Eldorado National Forest offers over 140 miles of narrow and twisty single track trails with some cool bridges and winding brush tunnels. Most of the trails are marked and rated and many form long, interconnecting loops.

The Mace Mill staging area offers room for primitive camping but there are no amenities except for a vault toilet and information kiosk with a box of maps. There are two other staging areas to choose from (Bald Mountain and Five Corners) but beginners or first time visitors should stage at Five Corners since the trails are generally more novice friendly.

Although the area has some great trails, it is heavily managed and has some unpredictable closure periods so always call first before heading out.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	Always call first, frequent closures. Southern Trails Crossier Loop Critical Deer Winter Range seasonally close 11/10-5/1.	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 most trails are single track only
ATVs	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated trails
UTV & SXS	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on designated trails
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	Not Recommended 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	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None

TERRAIN

Approx Size	23,600 acres (37 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	140
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	2750 to 4250 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None	water crossings are bridged
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Many
Roads	Few
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards are marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little
Comment	cinder blocks are used to fill in ruts

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (W)	Georgetown Gas N Go (530) 333-1586
Diesel	5-20 Miles (W)	Georgetown Gas N Go (530) 333-1586
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Chiquita Camp Campground (530) 333-4673
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NE)	Chiquita Camp Campground (530) 333-4673
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	Chiquita Camp Campground (530) 333-4673
Campground	5-20 Miles (E)	Stumpy Meadows Campground (530) 333-4312
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (W)	Georgetown Gas N Go (530) 333-1586

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	mostly single track, loops are fairly easy and fun, nice woods scenery, many motorycle-only trails
Cons	somewhat dry, no services, primitive campsites, frequent or unpredictable closures
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Georgetown, CA

Address

Mace Mill Road, Georgetown, CA 95634

Trail Map

From: Auburn, CA
1) Take Hwy 49 E to Hwy 193 E (approx 6.5 miles)
2) Turn left (east) onto Hwy 193, continue 12 miles
3) Turn left (north) onto Wentworth Springs Road/Main Street, continue 6.2 miles
4) Turn right (south) onto Balderston Road, continue about 1 mile (*Note: go past the first Balderston Road and take the second one)
5) Turn left onto Mace Mill Road, continue 1.2 miles toward Mace Mill Staging Area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info	Eldorado National Forest - Georgetown Ranger District 7600 Wentworth Springs Road Georgetown, CA 95634 (530) 333-4312 mailroom_r5_eldorado@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov
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