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The Corral OHV trail system comprises two primary routes: a wide, hard-packed power line service road and approximately three miles of single-track that winds through dense pine conifer forest. The 13-mile system operates as a loop trail located directly off Highway 4 near Bear Valley, California, within the Stanislaus National Forest under the Calaveras Ranger District. The terrain presents easy to moderate difficulty levels, with most sections accessible to experienced riders in built rigs, though some steep hills and loose rock sections may challenge newcomers operating stock 4x4 vehicles. The high-voltage transmission line service roads function as dual-purpose OHV trails, following power lines that transport hydroelectric energy from the Columbia River to California markets.
The area operates seasonally from April 15 through December 15 as a day-use facility with camping prohibited within the trail system itself, though dispersed and improved camping options exist nearby. The trail system provides forest scenery and operates without user fees, but offers limited trail mileage and lacks directional trail designations. The route culminates at elevated viewpoints offering panoramic vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys. Trail designation 17EV485 serves riders seeking moderate overland experiences within the Sierra Nevada forest environment, though the compact trail network may not satisfy those seeking extensive riding opportunities.Dirt Bike Trail System
Corral OHV Trail Area
AKA: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Oneida Street, Saxon Creek, Trimmer Peak, Fountain Place, Freel Peak, Hell Hole, Toads Trail, Powerline Road, Sidewinder, Cedar Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Approximate Size
2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
5 miles
Elevation Range
6400 to 7100 ft.
Operating Season
May - November
About Corral OHV Trail Area
The Corral OHV trail system comprises two primary routes: a wide, hard-packed power line service road and approximately three miles of single-track that winds through dense pine conifer forest. The 13-mile system operates as a loop trail located directly off Highway 4 near Bear Valley, California, within the Stanislaus National Forest under the Calaveras Ranger District. The terrain presents easy to moderate difficulty levels, with most sections accessible to experienced riders in built rigs, though some steep hills and loose rock sections may challenge newcomers operating stock 4x4...
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Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
The area is for day use only.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
CA OHMVR stickers requiredregularly enforced, expect to be stopped
Regulations
heavily patrolled, will check for stickers
Official Information
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/cleveland/recreation/trails/corral-canyon-ohv-trailsOperating Season
May - November
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