Current Conditions: OHV Trails Conditions

OHV Trails Status

It's time for winter visitors to the Eldorado National Forest to begin thinking about the annual closing of dirt roads and trails that begins on January 1 and extends through March 31.

"This is the first year the annual seasonal closure of dirt roads and trails will go into effect," said Eldorado National Forest Supervisor Ramiro Villalvazo. "This may be news to some people, however, it shouldn't come as a surprise to the thousands of people who participated in the travel management decision making process that occurred over the past three years."

This decision only affects dirt roads and trails. More than 600 miles of paved and graveled roads and trails will continue to be open during this time period.

• Seasonal Closure News Release (pdf)
• Winter Recreation Opportunity Guide (pdf)

Eldorado National Forest to Implement Designated Routes Beginning January 2009
Starting in January 2009, the Eldorado National Forest will begin implementing the decision made to restrict all motor vehicles to designated roads and trails. This direction follows Forest Supervisor Ramiro Villalvazo’s decision from April 2008, which allows public motor vehicle use on over 1,800 miles of roads and trails across the Forest.

• Motor Vehicle Use Update: August 2008 (pdf)
• Link to a Map of the upcoming Designated Road and Trail System - (Note: this is Modified B of the Final Environmental Impact Statement) (4.6M pdf)

When should you run the Rubicon Trail

• Are you ready for the Rubicon Trail?
• Run when it's DRY. Running when it's wet is BAD for trail erosion.
• The best months to run the Rubicon Trail are June-->Sept
• 2008 - The Rubicon Trail is officially closed to non-participants of the Jeepers Jamboree from *about* Thurs. July 24th thru Sun. Aug 3rd. Please check with the Jamboree for exact dates. Jeepers Jamboree have a permit for exclusive use of the trail during this time. Plan your trip around that unless you are going to PARTICIPATE
• The Rubicon Trail is traditionally closed for two weeks each summer. Last week in July and First week in August for the Jeepers Jamboree and the Jeep JamboreeThe best thing to do is PARTICIPATE!
  
  
• 2009 Closure Dates:
  The trail is officially closed to non-participants of the Jeepers and Jeep Jamboree from:
  4-Day Jeepers Jamboree: July 23-26, 2009
  3-Day Jeepers Jamboree: July 24-26, 2009
  3-Day Jeep® Jamboree: July 30 - August 1, 2009

Questions?

Please read the California State Parks Off-Highway Mortor Vehicle Recreation website Here on Laws and Safety for the best, most current info regarding permits, Green Sticker, Red Sticker, Out of State vehicle regulations etc.:

California Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division