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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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.
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 | no trailblazing |
Alcohol | No Restriction | |
Rule Enforcement | None |
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 |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | National Forest |
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 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Lakeside Campground Fee |
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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Nearest City | Truckee, CA | ||
| 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). |
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 |
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