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Corral OHV Trail

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Alt Names Oneida Street, Saxon Creek, Trimmer Peak, Fountain Place, Freel Peak, Hell Hole, Toads Trail, Powerline Rd., Eldorado National Forest, Sidewinder, Cedar
Last Known Status Closed For Season
DESCRIPTION
There are two main trails here. The first is a power line road and is mostly wide hard pack, and the second is about 3 miles of pure single track. The single track trail is mostly smooth and it winds through dense pine conifer forest. The whole area is pretty small, and is open for day use only, but the scenery is top notch, and camping can be found at nearby Luter Pass, Blackwood Canyon & Watson Lake campgrounds. Note that this trail system is regularly patrolled by rangers who check for stickers and spark arrestors.  Trail Map...  Directions...  Nearby Trails...  




LOCATION
Nearest City South Lake Tahoe, CA
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From: South Lake Tahoe, CA
1) Take US-50 west about 5 miles
2) Turn left (east) on Pioneer Trail, continue .8 miles
3) Turn right on Oneidas Street, continue straight until you see a gated entrance, proceed through
4) Stay on paved road for about .5 miles, main staging area for the Corral Trail System is on the LEFT*

*Note: The first large parking area on the right has access to Toads trail which leads to the Saxon Creek trail (ISE13) but because this route is now closed to motorized vehicles, it does not make sense to stage here. Proceed further to the Coral Trail System staging area on the left (as described above).
TYPE OF AREA
Area Trail
Land National Forest
QUALITY
Pros free, beautiful forest scenery, mostly single track trails
Cons day use only, not enough trails, not long enough, trails are not one way, camping is prohibited
Rating Rating    Very Good    
High quality, but not a lot of trails
Recommended Stay Half Day
High quality, but not a lot of trails
TERRAIN
Square Miles 4
Miles Of Trail 5
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 6400 to 7100 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has mostly loose dirt.Mostly
Hard Pack The trail has some hard pack terrain.Some Powerline Road is mostly hard pack, Corral Trail is soft dirt
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has little rocks.Little
Trees The trail has almost all trees.All
Steep Hills This trail has no steep hills.None
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few Toads Trail
Small Jumps This trail has few small jumps.Few
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has many berms.Many
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This national forest has some single track trails.Some Corral Trail is pure single track, smooth & twisty
Roads This national forest has few roads.Few
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The national forest has some rider traffic on typical days.Some expect a few mountain bikers
Shade This national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has no shooting ranges or gunfire.None
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards not marked)
oncoming traffic on single track, mountain bikers
Easy Terrain Novice This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain Amateur This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain Expert This trail has little expert terrain.Little
Comment trails are fun but very short
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes CA OHMVR stickers required
regularly enforced, expect to be stopped
Dates Open May-November CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 5/25 to 11/15
Spark Arrestor Yes A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Green sticker only
Noise Limit Yes (96 dB) CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Night Riding No
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes Certain Times CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs Some Areas CA OHMVR stickers required
there is some single track that is too narrow for quads
UTVs Some Areas CA OHMVR stickers required
there is some single track that is too narrow
4x4s (registered) Some Areas Not Recommended
a couple of mild jeep trails
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies Prohibited CA OHMVR stickers required
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction Not Recommended
Camping Prohibited day use only
Campfires Prohibited
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Prohibited
Law Enforcement Some Armed OfficersJeep/SUV Patrol
regular patrol on weekends, sticker checks very common
Insurance *Disclaimer: Be Safe! RiderPlanet recommends insurance for all riders and visitors to the destinations depicted on this website.
Comment heavily patrolled, will check for stickers
FEES
Parking No ($0.00)
Entry No ($0.00)
Riding No ($0.00)
Camping
Tent: $0.00
RV: $0.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 5-20 Miles (N) Barton Memorial Hospital (530) 541-3420
Gasoline Gasoline 1-5 Miles (N) South Lake Tahoe
Diesel Diesel 1-5 Miles (N) South Lake Tahoe
Potable Water Water 1-5 Miles (N) South Lake Tahoe
RV Hookups RV Hookup 1-5 Miles (SW) Tahoe Pines Campground (530) 577-1653
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 1-5 Miles (SW) Tahoe Pines Campground (530) 577-1653
Primitive Camping Campground 1-5 Miles (SW) Tahoe Pines Campground (530) 577-1653
Convenience Store Conv Store 1-5 Miles (N) South Lake Tahoe
Swimming Swim Area 1-5 Miles (N) South Lake Tahoe
Body of Water Water Body On Site Saxon Creek
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (SW) Echo Chalet Boat Ramp (530) 659-7207
CONTACTS
Contact Info Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - South Shore Office
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 543-2600
www.fs.fed.us
Contact Info Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - North Shore Office
855 Alder Ave.
Incline Village, NV 89450
(775) 831-0914
laherron@fs.fed.us
GPS POINTS

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Corral OHV Trail Photo

Corral OHV Trail

Trails are well marked and maintained.  Any logs are cut/moved leaving a fast and smooth trail with many turns.
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Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

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Honda CRF Dirt Bike crossing some water at Corral OHV Trail

There is one small stream crossing.  All others are bridged.
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Example of terrain at Corral OHV Trail

Shortly after the powerline trail starts, look to the right for this single track trailhead.  The best trails begin here.
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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

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Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorbike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirtbike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorbike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral Trail gently climbs to a peak of about 7100 feet
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Honda CRF Trail Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirtbike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Off-Road Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral trail gets very narrow.  Quads are not recommended.
Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral Trail has a long series of gentle switch-backs and hairpin bends where you'll pass by the riders in front or behind you.
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Terrain example at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorbike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Motorcycle at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirt Bike at Corral OHV Trail

Corral OHV Trail Photo

Honda CRF Dirtbike at Corral OHV Trail

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