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8S42 to Sand Flats

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3/5 (21 reviews)
Shaver Lake, California (Fresno County)
Last Updated: 08/03/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Forest route 8S42, part of the Red Mountain OHV trail system in the Sierra National Forest, includes mild off-road challenges, dense green forest, numerous camping opportunities and, best of all, access to the five lake trails; Red Lake, Coyote Lake, Mirror Lake, Strawberry Lake and West Lake. 8S42 - Sand Flats is a great trail for an off-road beginner or a necessary trail for the more advanced wheeler looking to reach the more challenging lake trails at the east end.

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Trail Reviews

3/5 (21)
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Open
Visited: 08/03/2023

Open!
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Partially Open
Visited: 07/11/2023

Partially open, but can’t get to sand flats yet.
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/01/2022

Seasonal closure
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Open
Visited: 06/18/2022

Opened on time this year 👍
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Visited: 06/15/2022

open

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