Some would call the best part of living up in the mountains is just being able to ride your dirt bike in so many places. Because of its diverse terrain, spectacular views, easy access, and the opportunity to even see some wild horses, riding Fort Sage ranks among the best in outdoor adventures we’ve covered so far. From beginner to expert rider, there is no shortage of terrain.
The Fort Sage Special Recreation Management Area is in the high desert region of northeastern California, about 45 miles north of Reno, Nevada and consists of approximately 22,000 acres of public land. Vehicle use within the recreation area is limited to designated roads and trails. Within the area is the well known ‘widow maker’ hill and “The Land of David’ for a step back in time and open space.
The Bureau of Land Management has designated the approximately 90 miles of routes within the recreation area to be used for motorcycle, ATV and 4wd use depending on the width of the trail. The routes traverse a wide variety of terrain including flat, sandy, high desert sagebrush country and rocky, steep canyons and gulches.
In addition to off highway vehicle use, the Fort Sage Mountains are utilized by hikers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hunters and wildlife photographers.The area boasts many unusual weathered granite boulders, volcanic outcrops, expansive desert vistas and good opportunities for viewing wildlife and wild horses. No potable water is available within the recreation area.
The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office. For more information you can call or stop in their office: 2950 Riverside Drive
Susanville, CA 96130 • Phone: (530) 257-0456
Situated in scenic Lassen County, Honey Lake Motocross Park is a new addition to the Motocross tracks of Northern California.
This rockin’ facility is situated in Milford, California 55 miles north of Reno, Nevada and 35 miles south of Susanville, California. The elevation ranges from 4100 to 4600 feet, depending on where you are on the track! The entrance is directly off of Hwy 395.
Honey Lake Motocross Park sits on a gentle hillside with scattered pines and oak trees. The main track is approximately 1 mile in length and is one of the most challenging Motocross tracks found throughout the United States.
One of the features on this track that is certain to become synonymous with the facility is “MX395.” MX395 is one of the longest uphills in Motocross, consisting of a verticle rise of 400 feet. The overall elevation change from the 40 bike start area to the top of MX395 is 500 feet!
Novice and Mini Bike classes use a portion of “MX395″ before heading down a seperate downhill section designed for their skill level. For the young 50cc riders Honey Lake Motocross Park provides their very own track, complete with backwards falling gate and a great design.
Local competitive rider Ross Neely rides this awesome track often. On May 16, Neely competed in a W.O.R.K.S. race at Honey Lake Motocross Park . He took second place in the Pro 2 event, and 12th overall within the Pro 1 and Pro 2 class combined. Justin Soule who placed 2nd in Virginia City, NV took 4th place in the Pro 1 class at Honey Lake. Good luck to our local rider Ross Neely!
See ya at the races!
448-450 Hwy 395 | Milford, CA 96121
(530) 827-2639 | Fax: (530) 827-2158
e-mail: honeylakemx@gmail.com
Ross Neely Family
