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Greenhorn

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Other Names

Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District, You Bet Road, Grass Valley, Idaho Maryland Road, Red Dog Road, Hansen Brothers Gravel Pit, Greenhorn Creek, Greenhorn Summit Snowmobile Area, Frog Meadow Area

Last Known StatusClosed

This area sits on the outskirts of a large gravel pit that has a small creek trickling through the center. The scenery here is decent and visitors can park off the Buckeye Road Crossing and hike the drainage but note that motorized use is no longer permitted.

Nearby places that are still open to offroad use include Foresthill, Burlington Motorcycle Trails and Indian Springs.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredNo
Dates OpenClosed
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesResidents 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 ArrestorNoA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended.
Noise LimitNo
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesProhibited
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsProhibited
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSProhibited
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesProhibited
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNot Recommended
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresNot Recommended
Night RidingNo
Trail BlazingProhibitedkeep on the trail
AlcoholProhibited
Rule EnforcementNone
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TERRAIN

Approx Size5,120 acres (8 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail5
Climate TypeForest
Elevation2500 to 3750 ft.
Trail MaintenanceNot Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has few steep hills.Few
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has few large jumps.Few
BermsThe trail has few berms.Few
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has many sand or gravel pits.Many
Single TrackThis national forest has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis national forest has few roads.Few
IntersectionsThis trail has some intersections.Some
Rider TrafficThe national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis national forest has many shaded areas.Many
Ranges/GunfireThis national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
private property signs are posted
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails, Gravel Pit
LandBLM, National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (NW)Nevada City
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (NW)Nevada City
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (W)Grass Valley
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (N)Scotts Flat Lake Recreation Area (530) 265-5302
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (N)Scotts Flat Lake Recreation Area (530) 265-5302
Primitive Camping Campground1-5 Miles (N)Scotts Flat Lake Recreation Area (530) 265-5302
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (W)Grass Valley

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Prosnice scenery, small creek flows through the gravel pit, secluded
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Summer & Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityGrass Valley, CA
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From: Grass Valley, CA
1) Follow Idaho Maryland Road for about 6 1/2 miles (road eventually turns into Banner Lava Cap Road)
2) Take a right at the fork to Red Dog Road, continue 1.7 miles
3) Turn left (east) onto Buckeye Road, continue about 2 miles.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoTahoe National Forest - Yuba River Ranger District
15924 Highway 49
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3231
(530) 478-6253
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact InfoBLM - Mother Lode Field Office
5152 Hillsdale Circle
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 941-3101
(916) 941-3130
blm_ca_web_ml@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Greenhorn Trail Photo

Greenhorn Trail

Main riding area.

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OHV at Greenhorn Trail

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A trail at Greenhorn Trail

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OHV at Greenhorn Trail

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A trail at Greenhorn Trail

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Example of terrain at Greenhorn Trail

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Scenery at Greenhorn Trail

Greenhorn Creek.

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Greenhorn Trail

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Terrain example at Greenhorn Trail

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Scenery from Greenhorn Trail

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Scenic view at Greenhorn Trail

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Scenery at Greenhorn Trail

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Some terrain at Greenhorn Trail

Some of the trails across from the gravel pit are a bit rough

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Greenhorn Trail

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Scenic view of Greenhorn Trail

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Scenic view at Greenhorn Trail

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