Prairie City SVRA
Day after Christmas - Riding at Prairie City SVRA Why not
load up the toys and head to do a little off-roading after Christmas?
Prairie City SVRA is only 20 minutes from where we live so it is an easy
destination for a day trip. The terrain is pretty varied and the
UTVs get to go in the 4x4 area (rocks and also the VORRA track) and also
everywhere in the open area where ATVs and motorcycles can go (excepts
the tracks). Overall, Prairie City isn't a bad place to
ride, but I get bored quick being confined. It would be nice if they
could setup a one-way loop around the entire property that was marked
and groomed. It wouldn't take away much at all from the free area,
but it would be nice to have a trail where you knew what direction
people were going. I brought my Kawasaki Teryx, Dave
brought his Polaris RZR S and Mike brought his Kawasaki Teryx.
Worst part about the whole day was cleaning the mud off
the Teryx when I got home. That is some nasty stuff that doesn't
come off with just a spray from the hose.
More information about Prairie City SVRA:
Prairie City SVRA is situated at the base of the Sierra Nevada
foothills, 20 miles east of downtown Sacramento and three miles
south of U.S. 50. The area offers off-highway vehicle enthusiasts a
variety of interesting terrain and trails for motorcycles,
all-terrain vehicles, and 4-wheel drive vehicles. There are flat,
open grasslands, rolling hills with native blue oak trees, and acres
of cobbled mine tailings left after gold dredges combed ancient
river beds in search of gold during the late 1800s.
Providing long-term, sustained OHV recreation
opportunity is a top priority in SVRA Management. Provisions in
California law require actions to stabilize soils and to provide for
healthy wildlife populations in OHV recreation areas. Sites exist
throughout the SVRA which have become eroded. There are projects
ongoing to stabilize eroded areas by reshaping slopes, and by
reseeding and replanting bare areas. Vegetation creates wildlife
habitat while plant roots help stabilize the soil. Project areas are
temporarily closed to OHV use through the use of barriers, such as
fences, hay bales, brush piles and signing. Where possible, well
designed OHV trails are immediately provided through project areas.
Other project areas may be closed for a number of years before being
again opened for OHV use. Your understanding and support in staying
out of areas closed for restoration helps ensure OHV recreation
opportunities for years to come.
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