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Burlington Motorcycle Trail System
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
| Other Names | Burlington Ridge Complex, Tahoe National Forest, Chalk Bluff, Omega Overlook, South Fork Deer Creek, Remington Hill, Deer Creek Trail, Big Tunney Trail, Mill Loop Trail, Last Chance Trail |
| Last Known Status | Variable Schedule (Depends on daily conditions. Call (530) 478-6253 for recorded message.) |
This part of the Tahoe National Forest features about 50 miles of narrow and twisty single track trails that wind through a cool mixed pine forest. The trails are marked and range from smooth and fast to rocky, slow and technical, making this a good choice for advanced riders.
Chalk Bluff is the most popular place to stage but while parking is limited there are some basic amenities that consist of a vault toilet, loading ramp and informational kiosk. Additional parking can be found at Omega Staging Area which is about a mile east past Chalk Bluff off Hwy 20.
The trails and staging areas are only open for day use but Skillman Horse and White Cloud campgrounds are located just a few miles west. Note that both campgrounds do not provide direct trail access, so unless street legal, motorcycles will have to be hauled to and from the staging areas.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Call first for current conditions - status is determined based on soil moisture. Call (530) 478-6253 for recorded message. | 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 | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 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 | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Always call first, open/closure status is determined based on soil moisture which changes throughout the year. Call (530) 478-6253 for recorded message. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $18.00 RV: $18.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Skillman Horse Campground Fee |
| Comment | White Cloud Campground Fee - $24/night, $5/extra vehicle. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Nevada City, CA | ||
| Address | Chalk Bluff Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 | ||
| From: Sacramento, CA
1) Take I-80 East to Exit 161 2) Merge onto SR-20, continue 11 miles 3) Turn left (south) onto Chalk Bluff Road, continue .8 miles 4) Staging area is on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Burlington Motorcycle Trail System Hotline (530) 478-6253 |
| Contact Info | Tahoe National Forest - Yuba River Ranger District 631 Coyote Street Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 288-3231 (530) 265-4531 mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Nevada County Woods Riders P.O. Box 1865 Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 274-9943 president@woodsriders.org woodsriders.clubexpress.com |
Burlington Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/29/2013 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4700 to 5500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Mostly |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Nyack Shell (530) 389-8212 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Nyack Shell (530) 389-8212 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Skillman Horse Campground (530) 265-4531 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | River Rest Resort (530) 265-4306 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | River Rest Resort (530) 265-4306 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Skillman Horse Campground (530) 265-4531 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Nyack Shell (530) 389-8212 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS