Eldorado National Forest

Recreational Activities: Winter - Snowmobiling

Silver Bear Snowmobile Trails - Amador Ranger District

Directions:

IRON MOUNTAIN STAGING AREA: Travel east from Jackson on Highway 88 for approximately 40 miles. Turn left on Mormon-Emigrant Trail Road to reach the Iron Mountain Staging area. The parking area is a part of the Sno-Park system and requires a permit. Purchase permit before visit.

Portable toilets are available at staging areas.

Silver Bear Snowmobile Trail Map

Trail Descriptions

Silver Bear Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 36.0 miles or 58 kilometers (main loop)
Elevation: 7,300 feet
Difficulty: Moderate

Depending on snow levels and weather conditions, 20-55 miles of groomed routes in the Silver Bear snowmobile trail system are maintained throughout the winter. The System consists of several out and back and loop trails suitable for day outings.

The trails are marked with international symbols and orange diamond-shaped signs.

Trail Safety and Etiquette

• Two Way Traffic. Silver Bear trails have two way traffic. Keep to the right at all times, travel at a prudent speed, and watch for oncoming traffic.
• Parking. Park your vehicle off the road in one of the staging areas provided.
• ATVs. Vehicles that damage the groomed surface, such as ATVs and four-wheel drive vehicles, are not allowed on the groomed trail system.
• Highway Crossing. Use caution at Highway 88 crossings. Come to a complete stop before crossing the highway, and use a spotter to watch for traffic when crossing.
• Speed. Obey the speed limit when crossing the dam on Lower Bear River Reservoir.
• Wilderness. Stay out of the Mokelumne Wilderness. It is closed to all vehicles including snowmobiles.
• Stay off frozen lakes. The water level may be as much as 10 feet below the ice layer.

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This trail system is maintained with support from the California Off Highway Vehicle Program in cooperation with the Eldorado National Forest, State Department of Parks & Recreation, and PG&E.

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USDA Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 04 March 2009 at 14:10:48 EST