EVENT ADVISORY: May 17-18, 2025. 49er Motorcycle Enduros at Goldnote OHV Area

PLACERVILLE, Calif., May 9, 2025 — On May 17 and 18, the Goldnote Off Highway Vehicle Site on the El Dorado National Forest will experience unusually high vehicle and visitor congestion due to a motorcycle riding event. 

Each day, up to 250 motorcycle riders will be participating in the Polka Dots Motorcycle club’s annual 49er Family and Championship. Beginning in 1960, this event is one of the longest continuously running amateur motorcycle events in the nation.

During the event, camping at the west end main staging area will be near capacity starting Thursday and continuing through the weekend. If you are planning OHV recreation that weekend, alternative places to consider are Rock Creek OHV area in Georgetown, Prairie City SVRA in Rancho Cordova and Mammoth Bar OHV Area in Auburn. If you do use the Goldnote trails that weekend, please ride in the direction of the course markings to avoid encountering a large number of riders coming from the other direction. 

Use caution on Forest Road 8N55 as the trails cross this road in several places. Please keep in mind that Forest Road 8N55, which runs through the major portion of the OHV area, is designated for street legal vehicles only. Side by Side and UTV use on this road is prohibited at all times and is especially dangerous this weekend due to the numerous OHV crossings. 

For more information please contact the Polka Dots Motorcycle club at (916) 538-1550 www.facebook.com/p/Polka-Dots-Motorcycle-Club-100057343312872 or the Amador District Ranger Station (209) 259-3774.

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