Poker Flat OHV Trail Sierra County
Poker Flat Townsite The Scott Home Trail Overview
This trail runs Saddleback Road (CR 509) starting near canon point just west of Downieville on highway 49 and runs north for about 13 miles on well-maintained county roads except for the last two miles. The last two miles will require a high clearance 4 wheel drive vehicle as the road starts to drop into the canyon and may be very rough depending on spring runoff. There are some great views as you head into the canyon. You must return up the same road to return to highway 49 or climb up the other side on Poker Flat road toward La Porte. Trail ReferencesBackcountry Adventures Northern California, Northern Sierra # 30 Poker Flat OHV Trail
Tahoe National Forest Map by National Geographic  View along Poker lat trail Scenery is outstanding as you start to drop down into Poker Flat. The last two miles calls for low gear in 4 wheel drive.
 Evidence of hydraulic mining in the area There has been substantial mining in the area with active claims up and down Canyon creek.
 Grizzly used to separate out large rocks A grizzly was used to separate rock from gravels before running through trommel or sluice. There are a couple of well supplied mining camps in the area.
 Poker Flat OHV campground There is an OHV campground near Canyon Creek with a couple of tables and fire rings. There are no other facilities or water anywhere in the area.
 Secret geocache at Poker Flats This is the "heart of Poker Flat" geocache. You can find detailed info at: http://www.geocaching.com/map/default.aspx?lat=39.69130432181905&lng=-120.8290958404541&zm=15&mt=m
 Don't forget to hunt for the Poker Flat cemetery There are two to three hundred graves here with various types of markers anything from carved marble, wood, or simple crosses.
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