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Georgetown
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
| 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.
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 the trail |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | None |
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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 | ||
| 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 |
| Comment | Extension 2 |
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