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Barker Meadow OHV Trail
Saturday, June 15, 2024
| Other Names | Blackwood Canyon, Barker Pass, Tahoe National Forest, Blackwood Creek, Ellis Peak Trail, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This old logging road is about two miles long each way and is mostly hard packed with moderate elevation changes. The trail is open to all vehicle types and is rated as mostly easy unless attempted during wet weather.
Motorcyclists will be able to access the Ellis Peak Trail, a 2.5 mile long single track trail that is located at the end of the Barker Meadow OHV Trail. The motorcycle trail heads south and eventually ties into the Rubicon Trail.
The trail is gated and closes for the season around mid November through early June but call first since exact dates vary.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | June 15 - November 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 | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Tahoe City, CA | ||
| From: Truckee, CA
1) Take US-89 South about 20 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto Blackwood Canyon Road, continue about 3 miles (road name changes to Barker Pass Road) 3) Staging area is on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 35 College Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 543-2600 sm.fs.paltbmu@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 2 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6400 to 6600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | Shell (530) 581-5333 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | Shell (530) 581-5333 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (S) | Sugar Pine Point State Park (530) 525-7982 or (530) 525-3345 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (S) | Sugar Pine Point State Park (530) 525-7982 or (530) 525-3345 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (S) | Sugar Pine Point State Park (530) 525-7982 or (530) 525-3345 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Kaspian Campground (530) 583-3642 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | Shell (530) 581-5333 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS