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Gold Note Trails

Monday, January 01, 2024

Other Names

GoldNote Trails, Pipi Campground, Gold Note OHV Routes, Five Corners, Pipi Valley, Gold Note Trail System, Pi-Pi Valley, Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District, Middle Fork Cosumnes River, Sopiago Creek

Last Known StatusClosed For Season

This area offers about 30 miles of ATV and motorcycle trails. The trails are very dusty in the summer but are generally pretty smooth, providing a great opportunity to introduce a novice to some deep woods riding without the sticky technical stuff.

The main staging area is at Five Corners, and primitive campsites are scattered throughout the area (and also at nearby Elkins Flat.) Family/OHV oriented PiPi Campground is just up the road, with 51 sites along the creek. There is no direct OHV trail access from PiPi campground, so unless the bikes are street legal, you will have to trailer out each day to ride.

The whole area is mobbed on weekends, and reservations are strongly recommended for PiPi Campground which can be made online.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesCA OHMVR stickers required
Dates OpenApril 1 - December 31CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesResidents 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 ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthYes (50 inches)has entrance gate or posts
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
(maximum width 50 inches)
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Some Areaspermitted on designated forest service roads
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Some AreasCA OHMVR stickers required
(maximum width 50 inches)
permitted on designated forest service roads
2 Stroke EnginesNo RestrictionCA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areas(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night RidingYesNot Recommended
Trail BlazingProhibitedstay on trail
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementFew/Periodic
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TERRAIN

Approx Size9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail30
Climate TypeForest
Elevation3300 to 4400 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has mostly loose dirt.Mostly
Hard PackThe trail has some hard pack terrain.Some
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has almost all dust on typical days.All
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has many small jumps.Many
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has few single track trails.Few
RoadsThis national forest has some roads.Some
IntersectionsThis trail has many intersections.Many
Rider TrafficThe national forest has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
ShadeThis national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
Ranges/GunfireThis national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
some wired gates
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (SE)Cooks Station
Diesel Diesel30+ Miles (N)Crystal View Station (530) 644-3490
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (NE)PiPi Campground
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (SW)Pine Acres RV Park (209) 296-4650
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (NE)PiPi Campground
Primitive Camping Campground1-5 Miles (NE)PiPi Campground
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (SE)Cooks Station

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $25.00
RV: $25.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
PiPi Campground Fee
CommentReservations are highly recommended for weekend stays at PiPi Campgorund. Call (877) 444-6777.

RATINGS

Prosfree, mostly easy-moderate trails that are fast & smooth
Conscan't ride from PiPi Campground, very dusty
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
Spring
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityPioneer, CA
AddressOmo Ranch Road, Pioneer, CA 95666
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: South Lake Tahoe, CA
1) Take Hwy 89 South to Hwy 88 West
2) Continue west on Hwy 88 about 44 miles
3) Turn right (north) on Omo Ranch Road
4) Proceed about .75 miles
5) Turn right on NF-10N83 (North-South Road)
6) Continue about 4 miles to the Five Corners Staging Area or 6 miles to the PiPi Campground.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoEldorado National Forest - Amador Ranger District
26820 Silver Drive
Pioneer, CA 95666
(209) 295-4251
mailroom_r5_eldorado@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

The woods trails were alot of fun, but easy enough to bring a novice.

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Gold Note Trails

This is a good example of the dust and it is slow to clear.

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

Most trails are fairly smooth, fast and easy.

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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Gold Note Trails

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OHV at Gold Note Trails

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Gold Note Trails

The PiPi Campground has 51 sites like this one along the creek.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorbike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Some terrain at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Gold Note Trails

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A trail at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Example of terrain at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Some terrain at Gold Note Trails

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Some terrain at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Gold Note Trails

Trails are very dusty in the summer.

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Dirtbike at Gold Note Trails

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Terrain example at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Gold Note Trails

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Honda CRF Motorcycle catching some air at Gold Note Trails

There are a series of small jumps along the edges of the woods trails that were a real blast.

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