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Breckenridge
Saturday, March 30, 2024
| Other Names | Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District, Greenhorn Mountains, Piutes Mountains, Mill Creek Trail, Remington Ridge Trail, Lightner Flat, Hobo Ridge, Lucas Creek, Metoe Spring, Squirrel Meadow, Flying Dutchman Creek, Remington Hotsprings |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed |
This area offers two challenging single track trails that run in a north and south direction. Both trails have some steep climbs and descents, narrow switchbacks and spectacular views of Lake Isabella, Piutes and the Greenhorn Mountains.
There are four trailheads that provide access to both the northern and southern part of each trail. Those with street legal dual sport motorcycles or mountain bikes will be able to make most use of these trails since there are short sections of paved road that separate the Mill Creek and Remmington Trailheads.
Those with non-street legal dirt bikes may want to stage at the Remington Trailhead, which is located at the northern part of the trail system off Kern River Canyon Road. The Remington Trailhead has room for primitive camping and a short hiking trail that leads toward some nicely maintained hot springs.
Breckenridge Campground is located at the southern part of the trail system and while it does not provide direct access to either trail, the campground is less than ΒΌ mile away from the Mill Creek Trailhead. The campground is surrounded by old dirt roads which makes for some easy riding for the four wheel crowd. There is no fee charged for camping, but there is no water provided and large trailers are not recommended.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents 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 Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Some Areas | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on dirt roads |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on dirt roads |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on dirt roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on dirt roads |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Havilah, CA | ||
| Address | Breckenridge Road, Havilah, CA 93518 | ||
| From: Lake Isabella, CA
1) Take Hwy 483 South about 20 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto FS Road 28S08/Breckenridge Road, continue about 10 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Kern River Ranger District 4875 Ponderosa Drive Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-5646 sm.fs.sequoianf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 32,000 acres (50 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3000 to 6000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Havilah, CA | |
| Diesel | Havilah, CA | |
 Water | Havilah, CA | |
 RV Hookup | Havilah, CA | |
 RV Disposal | Havilah, CA | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | Havilah, CA |
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