FORESTHILL

Foresthill is located in the Georgetown Ranger District of the Eldorado National Forest. The area supports riding from narrow trails to trails accessible to ATV's. Riders can be from beginners to seasoned riding veterans.

Vegitation in the area is predominately mixed pine forest with some areas of dense brush.
Rainfall varies between 50 and 60 inches per year with the wettest season occuring generally between October and April. It is not unusual to find closures of roads and trails during these wet periods.

Improper use of Off-Highway Vehicles damage resources on these public lands. Preserve your riding privilege. The OHV rider/driver must assume responcibility for proper vehicle use.
No sanitation facilities are available.

Detail map of area. (33k GIF)

Riding conditions	Trails, and goat trails (narrow with long drop-off). Marked trails mostly.
Altitude	3500ft to 6000ft.
Riding Season	Open all year, will sometimes be closed due to wet conditions. (Optimal conditions: First fall rain until it gets dusty in the spring)
Vehicles	Dirtbikes, ATV's (on some trails, see map).

Foresthill Ranger Station
22830 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill CA. 95631
916/478-6254

Private Land: The entire area is surrounded by private land. Private land owners have forbidden the use of their land by OHVs, please respect their wishes!! Not doing so could close or restrict the area.

General Rules and Safety Tips

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