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Difficulty:
More Difficult
Elevation:
6,500 Feet
Length:
4 Miles
USGS Map:
Downieville 7.5'
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - September
From Downieville, Travel west 0.3 miles, taking the road on the right. This is the Saddleback Road. There are numerous side roads, however, the main road is well defined. Stay on this road for approximately 2.5 miles, bear right, and continue for approximately 0.25 miles. Take the first road on the left, which is the start of the Fir Cap OHV trail.Another option is to stay on the Saddleback Road for an additional 4 to 5 miles to a five-way intersection. Take the first right, and travel approximately 0.25 miles to the trailhead on the right.
Location Information
Fir Cap OHV trail is a very difficult 4 mile trail at an elevation of 6,500 feet. This trail follows the ridge line to Fir Cap. The first 0.5 miles on each end is fairly easy. It then becomes more difficult because of sections of loose rock are common. The area is quite brushy, and hidden rocks are common. The peak is very flat and rocky. It affords fantastic views of the Sierra Buttes to the east, Saddleback Lookout to the north, and Indian Valley to the west. Approximately midway on the OHV route, you cross a somewhat well used dirt road. If you head west on this road, it will take you back to the Saddleback Road.
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