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Crandall Peak And Deer Creek OHV Area

Monday, July 24, 2017

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Alt Names

Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wuk Ranger District, Mi Wuk, Mi Wok Road, Mi Wok Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This area offers about 40 miles of designated trails for motorcycles and 140 miles of forest service roads open to all vehicle types. A primitive camping area near Spring Gap offers trail access, parking and vault toilets.

Dispersed camping is permitted but there are no other services, so come prepared. Note that this trail system closes seasonally to motorized use around December until mid April. For additional information contact the Stanislaus National Forest Mi-Wok Ranger District.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Mi-Wuk Village, CA

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Trail Map

From: Modesto, CA
1) Take SR-108 east about 65 miles
2) Turn left on FS-4N01 (Spring Gap Turnoff), continue about 7 miles
3) Staging are is located between intersection of FS-4N01 and FS-4N88.

TYPE OF AREA

Area

Trail

Land	National Forest

RATINGS

Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days
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TERRAIN

Approx Size	6,400 acres (10 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	40
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	3500 to 5500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Mostly
Hard Pack	Little
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 15 - December 15	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from 10/1 to 5/31
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting 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	No Restriction
Motorcycles	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
UTVs / SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
SUVs / Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	permitted on designated forest service roads
Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required permitted on designated forest service roads
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Helmets Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Cross Country	Prohibited	no trailblazing
Fireworks	Prohibited
Emergency / Law Enforcement
Insurance	*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet recommends that all riders obtain motorcycle insurance or ATV / UTV insurance before visiting any of the locations depicted.

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

KEY SERVICES

First Aid	5-20 Miles (SW)	Tuolumne General Hospital (209) 533-7100
Gasoline	5-20 Miles (SW)	Chevron (209) 586-3552
Diesel	5-20 Miles (SW)	Chevron (209) 586-3552
Water	5-20 Miles (SW)	Sugar Pine RV Park (209) 586-4631
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Sugar Pine RV Park (209) 586-4631
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Sugar Pine RV Park (209) 586-4631
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (SW)	Sonny's Mini Mart (209) 586-4662
Swim Area	5-20 Miles (NE)	Beardsley Lake
Water Body	On Site	Middle Fork Stanislaus River
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (NE)	Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp (209) 532-3671