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Interface Recreation Trails

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, Interface Trails, White Pines OHV

Last Known Status

Open

This secluded area offers mostly moderate ATV and motorcycle-only trails through the woods. The trails are well maintained but the single track woods trails can get extremely dusty in the summer.

Most of the terrain is moderately challenging but there are also a handful of expert level motorcycle trails.

The staging areas are primitive and offer no amenities, so come prepared. Nearby White Pines Lake recreation area has swimming and restrooms with some very nice picnic areas along the shoreline.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 15 - December 15	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)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Some Areas	Not Recommended few primitive campsites
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	no trailblazing
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol

TERRAIN

Approx Size	1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	5
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	4000 to 4800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt	All
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	All
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) logs
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (209) 795-1301
Diesel	1-5 Miles (S)	Chevron (209) 795-1301
Water	1-5 Miles (S)	Arnold
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (NE)	Golden Pines RV Resort (209) 795-2820
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (NE)	Golden Pines RV Resort (209) 795-2820
Campground	1-5 Miles (E)	Calaveras Big Trees State Park (209) 795-2334
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (S)	Big Trees Market (209) 795-3868

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, secluded, good trails, well maintained
Cons	long rough and bumpy access road, no services, very, very dusty
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Arnold, CA

Trail Map

From: Stockton, CA
1) Take Hwy 4 East toward the town of Arnold, approximately 70 miles
2) Veer left on Blagen Road
3) Continue straight about 1 mile to White Pines Lake where road turns into NF-7N08
4) Continue straight on NF-7N08 about 1.8 miles past the lake
5) Turn left (north) on NF-5N52 (you will see signs)
6) Staging area is on both sides, with more staging straight ahead.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Stanislaus National Forest - Calaveras Ranger District
5519 Highway 4 P.O. Box 500
Hathaway Pines, CA 95233
(209) 795-1381
sm.fs.stanislausnf@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov