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Juniper Flats OHV Area

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District, Shasta Valley

Last Known Status

Temporarily Closed (closed until further notice due to vandalism and excessive littering)

This open play area offers 48 acres of wide and sandy trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The perimeter is fenced off and will take the average rider about two minutes to cover, but this is still a good spot to bring beginners due to the easy terrain and looped trails.

The staging area is surrounded by mature juniper trees and has some nice shady spots with picnic tables and BBQ grills, so bring the family, friends and charcoal and make it a day of outdoor grilling and riding. Other amenities include a vault toilet, loading ramp and trash receptacles. There is no water so bring your own.

There is no fee charged to ride or park but both trails and staging area are only open during daylight hours. Camping can be found a short distance away in nearby Mt. Shasta.

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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	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required (maximum width 50 inches)
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
Camping	Prohibited	area is day use only
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No	day use only - riding permitted dawn to dusk
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Rule Enforcement	Some	area is under 24 hour surveillance

TERRAIN

Approx Size	48 acres
Miles Of Trail	3
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	3400 to 3500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	Mostly
Mud	None
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Some
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	None
Novice	All
Amateur	None
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (W)	Mayten Convenience Store (530) 459-3011
Diesel	1-5 Miles (W)	Mayten Convenience Store (530) 459-3011
Water	5-20 Miles (S)	McBride Springs Campground (530) 926-4511
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Friendly RV Park (530) 938-2805
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Friendly RV Park (530) 938-2805
Campground	5-20 Miles (S)	McBride Springs Campground (530) 926-4511
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (W)	Mayten Convenience Store (530) 459-3011

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, new amenities, nice day use area, good place for beginners
Cons	no camping, small area, no real challenging trails
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Half Day
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Montague, CA

Trail Map

From: Weed, CA
1) Take US-97 North about 12 miles
2) Turn left onto 99-97 Cutoff, continue 2.7 miles
3) OHV entrance is on the right.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Klamath National Forest - Goosenest Ranger District
37805 Highway 97
Macdoel, CA 96058
(530) 398-4391
klamathinfo@usda.gov
www.fs.usda.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

This is a random network of very sandy trails that wind between the trees. All trails are two-way with many intersections so you need to keep an eye out, but the area gets relatively few visitors.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The staging and picnic area is clearly marked and surrounded by fencing and all amenities are remarkably clean and well cared for.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The area is for day-use only so there is no camping. But it is a perfect place to bring the whole family for a picnic and do some play riding.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

This is the main entrance sign for Juniper Flats OHV Area. The riding area is close to the highway, which makes it easy to get in and out.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The staging area is nicely maintained with strategically placed boulders, clean vault toilets, picnic tables and BBQ grills placed near pine and juniper trees.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The trails are surrounded by juniper trees and various sage brush.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The trails are open to dirt bikes, ATVs and UTVs that are 50 inches or less in width.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The picnic tables and BBQ grills are in fairly decent condition. This is a good place for a picnic and a quick day ride.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

One of the short side trails that goes through a short section of boulders.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

A photo of the informational kiosk for Juniper Flats OHV Area.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

Amenities include vault toilets, garbage receptacles and a concrete loading ramp.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

A photo of the vault toilet at Juniper Flats OHV Area.

Juniper Flats Trail Photo

The trails are mostly sandy with scattered berms and light elevation changes. At roughly 50 acres it won't take long for the average rider to explore but beginners will have a blast.