| Alt Names |
Truckee, Hobart Hills, Stampede Reservoir, Russel Valley, Dry Creek, Dog Valley Rd, Tahoe National Forest |
| DESCRIPTION |
Located in the Tahoe National Forest, this is the northern section of a three-part area that is surrounded by three reservoirs; Boca Reservoir, Prosser Reservoir and Stampede Reservoir. The trails here are consist mostly of mild 4x4 roads but there are also various single track loops if you keep your eyes open (see map). There is a boat ramp and there are plenty of camping opportunities in this area, and nearby Prosser Hill OHV (to the west of 89) has additional trails.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Truckee, CA |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 26.314' W 120º 08.555' |
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From: Reno, NV
1) I-80 west toward Truckee
2) Take the exit for 89 north, continue north on 89 for 4.9 miles
3) Turn right on Hobart Mills
4) Turn left at the T, go through the gravel pit
5) Veer right at the next fork, stay on the paved road
6) Follow the paved road all the way to the stop sign
7) Turn left on Dog Valley Rd., stay to the left, road turns to gravel
8) Follow gravel road 1.5 miles to staging area on left
9) Additional staging straight ahead, veer left when road turns back to pavement |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
secluded, near reservoir |
| Cons |
no good trails, the only single track is for mountain bikes only |
| Rating |
 Fair
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| Recommended Stay |
Half Day
Fall/Winter |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
20 |
| Miles Of Trail |
45 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
5800 to 6500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Some |
| Sand |
 None |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 Many |
| Steep Hills |
None |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
None |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
 All |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
None |
| Shade |
Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
 Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Amateur Terrain |
Little |
| Expert Terrain |
None |
| Comment |
just roads, pretty rocky, not too interesting |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
Certain Times |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Some Areas |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| Comment |
this area is not well organized. Caters to mountain bikers & boaters. Not much here for OHV's. |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Water |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| RV Disposal |
1-5 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| Boat Ramp |
1-5 Miles (N) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
9646 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161-2949
(530) 587-3558
www.fs.fed.us
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| Billy Hill OHV Route Trail Photo |
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| This section is extremly rocky but is not typical for the trails in this area. |
| Billy Hill OHV Route Trail Photo |
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| Stampede Reservoir offers fishing, boating and camping. |
| Billy Hill OHV Route Trail Photo |
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| Some trails lead right down to the banks of Stampede Reservoir. |
| Billy Hill OHV Route Trail Photo |
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| Most of the trails are just rocky dirt roads. |
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