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Prosser Hill OHV Area

Monday, May 27, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Prosser Sagehen OHV Routes, Prosser Staging Area, Truckee, Tahoe National Forest, Prosser Recreation Sites, Lakeside Campground, Prosser Creek, Donner Camp Picnic Campground, Alder Creek, Prosser Dam, Prosser Hills, Hobart Mills, Sagehen Hills, Carpenter Valley

Last Known Status

Open

This area mainly consists of one good motorcycle loop that is about 8 miles long. The motorcycle trail gets a bit technical in parts with some steep hills, big rocks, and some sharp cut-backs that require some experience and control.

There are various resting points where you can get a great panoramic view of the nearby reservoir and mountains. There are other 4x4 roads and family-friendly routes that traverse the large surrounding area, but the only actual designated motorcycle trail is the 8 mile loop, accessible from the main staging area.

Nearby areas on the east side of the highway have additional trails and a motocross track but finding an "OHV legal" connecting route will prove difficult. You may have to drive.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 24 - 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
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Some Areas	Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required not permitted on motorcycle trail
UTV & SXS	Some Areas	Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required not permitted on motorcycle trail
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	Not Recommended not permitted on motorcycle trail
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	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None

TERRAIN

Approx Size	25,600 acres (40 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	23
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5750 to 7000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Many
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Few
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) steep drop offs and switchbacks
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some
Comment	trails are steep and rocky with tight switchbacks

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SW)	76 (530) 587-7600
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SW)	76 (530) 587-7600
Water	1-5 Miles (E)	Lakeside Campground (530) 587-3558
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (S)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (S)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
Campground	1-5 Miles (E)	Lakeside Campground (530) 587-3558
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SW)	Safeway (530) 582-7950

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Lakeside Campground Fee

RATINGS

Pros	not crowded, nice woods, good scenery, some motorcycle only trails
Cons	very rocky, only one real motorcycle trail, rest are dirt roads
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Fall - Mid October
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Truckee, CA

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) I-80 West to Exit 188
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 89, continue .2 miles
3) Proceed through roundabout to continue on Hwy 89, continue .3 miles
4) Proceed through second roundabout to stay on Hwy 89, continue about 3 miles
5) Staging area will be on your left (west).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 536-0417
(530) 587-3558
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov