killer riding right near la, ca; rowher flat off-highway vehicle rec

[Jeffrey]

Probably too hot in June, July but the rest of the year is great. It had been closed for a few years. You can ride all the way from Castaic Lake to Plamdale. I never knew that such legal great riding was so close to LA, CA. We used to always go all the way to Gorman or Indian Dunes. The Forest Service, in cooperation with Los Angeles County and the State of California (Green Sticker Program), actively manages the 10,000-acre Rowher Flat Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area. It has been popular with Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreationists since the early 1960s. This early use resulted in resource damage and concerns by local residents. Current management is designed to be responsive to environmental needs yet provide you with an excellent opportunity to enjoy the area. Use at Rowher Flat spans several thousand years into prehistory. Local springs and a diverse landscape provided sufficient water and food to support a Tataviam Indian village on the flats. Ranching, mining, and WW II aircraft landing training activities have also occurred in the area. The closed areas you may encounter as you ride have been set aside to preserve these irreplaceable remnants of our cultural heritage. Approximately one million dollars have been spent to construct the entrance road, staging areas, restrooms, trails, signs, and to provide trash receptacles. Thirty-seven miles of motorcycle trails, 20 miles of ATV trails, 8 miles of 4-wheel-drive trails, and a 145-acre open area await your discovery. Development of the area will continue, to enhance your OHV opportunities as well as protect the resources. The successful management of this area requires your continued support and cooperation. Are you interested in becoming a Trail Host or Adopt-a-Trail volunteer? The Trail Host Program enlists volunteers to provide on-site information to other OHV users. The Adopt-a-Trail Program works with groups and organizations to develop projects such as trail construction and maintenance. Jeffrey #3