| Place visited | Eldorado National Forest |
| Riding season | Year-round; check in advance on condition of winter trails, as deep snow occasionally closes them |
| Maps recommended | www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/maps |
| Area information | www.world66.com/northamerica/unitedstates/california/highsierra |
| Permits/licenses required | ATVs must be registered and have valid permits |
| Critters | Deer, bears, eagles, squirrels, mountain lions |
| While you are there | Fishing, hunting, canoeing, gold country tours, wineries, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking |
| Road trip CD | Hag's "The Best of Merle Haggard" |
| Best local beer | Jack Russell Brewing Company Scottish Ale, www.jackrussellbrewing.com |
| Digs | http://sacramento-california.onetravelsource.com |
| Good eats | Poor Red's BBQ, El Dorado, CA |
| Useful links | Wineries in the area: Amador County Vintners Association, |
| | www.amadorwine.com/winery.html |
Quality Of Riding 9.1Large network of trails with elevation change, big pines and sand and rock surfaces
Scenery 9.5Mountain views, pine and hardwood forests and crystal-clear streams and lakes
Food 9.0Lots of options, from In-N-Out Burger to Thai food
Lodging 8.0The hills are full of chains and funky little places, from Placerville to Lake Tahoe
Overall Rating 8.9Great riding with lots of open trails in the Sierra Nevada foothills
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Roger Johnson and his Suzuki KingQuad climb a ridge in Northern California. | 
Verna Wilbur |