Virginia Creek (1249)
Total Miles
6.1
Elevation
2,407.73 ft
Duration
2 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Trail Overview
The Tobacco Mountains are a fun day of exploring lots of shorter side trails. The amount of time here really depends on how much exploring you want to do. There is nothing extremely difficult here from a trail perspective; in fact, this is a great area for the less experienced driver to get some wheel time. For the 50-inch crowd, there are lots of side trails to explore. There are open areas along the way with a wide variety of flowers and other vegetation. This would also be a good area to take a short hike if you want to get out and stretch your legs. Don't forget to bring plenty of water and snacks. If you have time, you can explore the Granite Creek Road and visit Virginia/Nevada City. This is a fun, relaxing day ride.
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Difficulty
This is a Forest Service road that connects this area to Virginia and Nevada City, which are tourists areas. Early spring or late fall snows could make these challenging, so care should be taken during those periods. Most of these roads are easily traversed by most high-clearance vehicles. Some portions of the trail are more narrow, so wider vehicles may get some scratches from the adjacent brush and trees.
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