Biking near Oakhurst

Mountain Biking

Bikes are not allowed within Wilderness areas. Please obey all signs. Always wear a helmet and be aware of others. Respect nature.

Stanislaus and Sierra National Forests
Maps and info can be obtained at the Ranger Stations or Visitor Centers

Goat Mountain Lookout
A great leaf-covered single-track passing through the forest. No motorcycles.
1/2 hour south of Yosemite, off of State Highway 41. Easy - 5.8 miles

Access: State Highway 41 drive northeast toward Yosemite National Park, turn right at the sign for O'Neals/Northfork onto County Road 200. Keep following the signs for Northfork and Bass Lake. Just before entering the town of Northfork, turn left onto County Road 221. Go straight through intersection onto Road 222 toward Bass Lake. Do not turn left to head for Goat Mountain Lookout! Trail begins at the Forks Campground. There is no trailhead parking in the campground. Instead, park at a nearby day-use area and ride to the campground. Both water and bathrooms are available at the campground. This description begins at the gate to the campground.

Notes on the trail: This ride may be easy in terms of total effort, but it requires strong intermediate technical skills. Although mostly class 3, there are several short sections of class 4. This trail is beautiful as it meanders up through a dense forest of ponderosa pines and incense cedars while maintaining its narrow and pristine character. It becomes more technical as it ascends. Please do not ride this trail unless you can descend on a narrow single-track without riding off the trail and without sliding your rear wheels, or unless you are willing to get off and walk through sections that you cannot ride cleanly. It would be easy to tear the trail up. Please preserve it in its presently pristine condition. Since this trail begins at a campground and leads to a lookout, many hikers and equestrians, as well as other mountain bikers, use this trail. Please control your speed and be able to stop at any time. When you meet other trail users or uphill mountain bikers, please stop and pull off the trail.

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Drive to Oakhurst, Ca on Hwy 41 or Hwy 49. From Oakhurst head to Bass Lake go to the northeast side of the lake. Follow the road to the end of the lake to Central Camp Road. It is a dirt/gravel road. Near the start of the road on the left is the start of the single-track. It would be possible to shuttle this ride since the fire road crosses the single-track a few times as you head up the mountain. Intermediate - 10 to 40 miles. Single-Track

Millerton Lake - State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41
(800) 444-7275

Lake McClure - located west of Coulterville on the north side of the lake.

Lake McSwain - located west of Coulterville on the north side of the anything put in.

Road Biking

Madera County
Take a bicycle tour of the many country roads and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Maps available at the Visitors Bureau.