NORTH TROUGH
Off-road trail network near Lucerne, California · Mendocino National Forest
ATV / UTV Dirt bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 39.32432, -122.63366
Trail facts
- Open to
- ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 3,089 to 4,774 ft
- Surface
- N/a
- Typical grade
- N/A
- Managed by
- Mendocino National Forest
- Trail number
- 85320
- County
- Lake County, California
California ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Green or red sticker from DMV for CA residents. Red sticker machines limited to open seasons.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Non-Resident OHV Use Permit $30 if home state has no OHV registration program. Sold online and by vendors.
- Trail pass
- None beyond sticker or permit. SVRAs charge day-use fees.
- Helmets
- All ATV operators and passengers on public land must wear a helmet.
- Young riders
- Under 14 must be supervised by a parent or authorized adult. Under 18 needs ATV safety certificate to ride unsupervised.
- Safety course
- ATV Safety Certificate for riders under 18 (or the supervising adult for under 14).
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- ROV rules differ, check OHMVR. Helmet and seat belts apply.
- Good to know
- $30 price from the 2025-2026 permit order form.
Source: CA State Parks OHMVR Division, CA DMV, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Little Stony 4.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Dixie Glade Campground 3.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Dixie Glade Campground 3.8 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- CRACKERBOX SPUR A 0.2 mi long
- HORNET TROUGH 0.3 mi long
- Cracker Box Ridge Road 5.1 mi long
- Salt Road 1.2 mi long
- CRACKERBOX SPUR B 0.1 mi long
- CRACKERBOX SPUR C 0.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is NORTH TROUGH?
- NORTH TROUGH is about 8.1 miles long, or about 16 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on NORTH TROUGH?
- About 2,944 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 3,089 and 4,774 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike NORTH TROUGH?
- Plan on about 7 hr 55 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on NORTH TROUGH?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on NORTH TROUGH?
- NORTH TROUGH is open to ATV / UTV and dirt bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does NORTH TROUGH start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 39.32432, -122.63366. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.