Burlington Ridge Complex

ATVs are not permitted. There are no 4WD opportunities or designated routes.

Trails evolved by using old roads and skid trails. Several loop options are available by connecting trails. Colored markers along each trail were designed to assist in following any trail correctly.In 2002, many of the colored markings were already missing.

Hallelujah (red): 2.3 miles, difficult
Towle Mill Loop (blue): 9.4 miles, moderate
Omega (orange): 4.4 miles, difficult
Stanton (purple): 2.2 miles, moderate
Big Tunnel (black): 0.7 miles, difficult.

See South Yuba River-Malakoff & Washington Maps.

Trails are open to and shared by equestrians and others. Motorcycle users favor Chalk Bluff Road Trailhead on the eastern end of the complex, and equestrians tend to prefer the Washington Overlook Trailhead on the western end of the complex. Cyclist should yield to equestrian riders and their horses.

To Burlington Ridge Complex

To the best trailhead for equestrians: Travel 12.5 miles eastof Nevada City on Highway 49; turn right (southwest) at sign onto road #20-9 to the Washington Overlook Trailhead; follow gravel road over 0.5 mile to a large, dirt parking area permitting parking of trailers as well as room to turn around. Next to Highway 20 is a gate that is locked November 1-May 15. At the gate two or three small vehicles could park for mountain biking or hiking in the off-season.

All users are permitted to use this trailhead, but there is no loading ramp designed for motorcycles.

To the best trailhead for motorcycles:Travel 16 miles east on Highway 20 , turn right (southwest) on Chalk Bluff Road FS #32 (not signed in 2002). Follow 0.8 mile to parking area on stub road to left. Parking area provides a dock built by volunteer motorcycling enthusiasts for unloading vehicles and sufficient area to turn trailers unless the parking area is crowded already.