Bunker Trail
Name me another trail in these parts that you can see historic World War II bunkers. They were used during the war by soldiers stationed at Beal Air Force Base safeguarding Beal against an air invasion from the west. The trail does not visit the bunkers, but … Play safely.
Vibrant greens of both the oak leaves and tall grasses in the spring.
...use it as a link in a loop such as Bunker, South Pittman and Dry Creek/Waldo Bridge Trails. Total loop: 6.7 miles.
DESCRIPTION:
2.2 miles; Moderate; Elevations: 290’-570’-490’; Time: 1 hour; Tread: single-track on western half, good footing, old road on eastern half, easily-negotiated loose rock in places; Equestrian and Hiking permitted.
From the west, the trail begins at the Waldo Corral, and drops across Cox Creek and the rolling, grassy valley. Nice views to the west over the Central Valley. The eastern half climbs through scabby oak forest and drops into the grassy meadows of the South Pittman Trail valley. Pleasant. Vibrant greens of both the oak leaves and tall grasses in the spring.
The special value of this trail is to use it as a link in a loop such as Bunker, South Pittman and Dry Creek/Waldo Bridge Trails. Total loop: 6.7 miles.
DIRECTIONS:
To Bunker Trail
From the east and Grass Valley: Drive 12.5 miles via Highway 20 west of the Highway 49/Highway 20 intersection in Grass Valley. Continue to the black-topped Beale Air Force Base road (Hammonton Road). Turn left (south) and drive 3.8 miles to paved Smartville Road. Turn left again (south) and drive 1.8 miles to graveled Waldo Road. Follow it south for 1.4 miles to the wooden corral. Trail begins through the gate on the other side of Waldo Road.
From the west and Marysville: Follow Highway 20 towards Grass Valley and east as it climbs into the Sierra Foothills. After 15 miles turn right (south) onto the Beal Air Force Base road (Hammanton Road). After leaving the highway follow the directions above.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking: Dayhikes (Rating: Best)
Pleasant.
Mountain Biking (Rating: Prohibited)
Equestrian Trail Riding (Rating: Exceptional)
Connect with adjacent trails and this is a great equestrian area.
