Sierra Buttes OHV Trail
Sierra Buttes OHV Trail (12E07), via Monarch Road (0093-002), Tahoe National Forest, near Sierra City, CA
About this trail
Sierra Buttes OHV Trail offers a steep, rocky mountain approach with exposed sections and wide Sierra views. Expect narrow stretches and limited room to pass or turn around; a capable high-clearance 4WD and careful route planning are advisable. The pin marks the mapped motorized trail 12E07 above Sierra City, reached through the Monarch Road network. Follow the designated OHV route, not the Pacific Crest Trail or the separate hiking approach that also appears under the Sierra Buttes name. Stop at posted gates and the motorized endpoint; the final approach and stairs to the lookout are on foot. The Forest Service map lists seasonal use, normally April 1 through December 31, subject to closures and conditions. Original photos show a past visit, not today's road conditions.
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Terrain
Access and reports
- Surface
- Bumpy · Rocky · Steep · Rock Crawling · Obstacles
- Latest condition report
- Not published
- Map point
- A public map point is published. The full trail route is not available.
Before you go
- Community-submitted trail information may be dated. Verify current access, land ownership, closures, and conditions before traveling.
- Confirm the route is legally open to your vehicle before traveling
- Follow all posted land-use rules and seasonal closures
- Travel within your vehicle and recovery experience
Location
This is the public map point supplied for the trail profile. Private access instructions are never inferred from this view.
Sierra Buttes OHV Trail (12E07), via Monarch Road (0093-002), Tahoe National Forest, near Sierra City, CA
39.590, -120.660
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