Spicer SNO-PARK

Area Status: Open

Spicer SNO-PARK features snowmobile trails to Union and Utica Reservoirs, Summit and Elephant Rock Lakes, and the Spicer Reservoir Power House. Very experienced riders may continue on the un-groomed route along Slick Rock Road to access Lake Alpine.

You can pick up a Over Snow Vehicle Use Map at the Calaveras Ranger Station. Or you can download a Geotagged PDF Over Snow Vehicle Use Map here.

The sno-park is also open to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.

Check the current snow depth here: Snow Depth Map 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Calaveras Ranger District (HWY 4) Check the current snow depth here: Snow Depth Map
Area Amenities: Toilets, Parking
Fees: SNO-PARK permits are required Nov 1 to May 31. Daily permits $15.00; seasonal permits $40.00. Permits can be obtained online at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov/snoparks and from these local vendors: Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods, Arnold - (209) 795-1686 Sierra Nevada Adventure Co., Arnold - (209) 795-9310  Bear Valley Adventure Company, Bear Valley - (209) 753-2834
Open Season: November 1 - May 31
Water: No water
Restroom: Vault toilet

General Information

Directions:

The staging area is 1/4 mile from Highway 4 on Spicer Reservoir Road.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sledding/Tubing

Snow Play

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Snowmobiling

The trail begins 1/4 mile from Highway 4 at the Spicer Reservoir Road parking area. The trail descends gradually approximately 2.5 miles to the Stanislaus River, where it crosses a bridge then ascends quickly out of the canyon. From this point, the trail offers a gentle, level ride to a 3-way intersection, 8 miles from the parking lot. Riders may continue on to Union and Utica Reservoirs, Summit and Elephant Rock Lakes, or the Spicer Reservoir Power House. Very experienced riders may continue on the un-groomed route along Slick Rock Road to access Lake Alpine.

Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate

Amenities

Parking: Large parking lot
Toilets: Vault toilets

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
20 miles

  Latitude : 
38.429162

  Longitude : 
-120.077271