If 1,500 acres of open riding area sound like a great ATV opportunity to you, grab your vehicle and get on over to the Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. This is one of only 6 state vehicular recreation areas administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and it is one of the busiest.
With ATV tracks and trails for all levels of riding, no ATV enthusiast will go unsatisfied at this park. The terrain is wonderfully diverse with plenty of rolling hills for the beginning and intermediate ATVers. Those more experienced riders will love plunging their ATVs down steep canyons and across the rocky areas.
Along with awesome trails, Carnegie boasts a great ATV and motorcycle track that is available to the public unless a special event is scheduled. Newer riders really benefit from taking a turn or two around the 90cc Beginner Track which is earmarked just for motorcycles and smaller engined ATVs. Young riders and mature beginners will appreciate this track and the opportunity to work on their ATV handling skills.
At Carnegie, ATVers under the age of 18 are required to take safety training under the supervision of certified instructors, and it is recommended for all ATV operators, regardless of age. In the safety training, drivers will learn about the ATV's controls and basic safe handling procedures. While riding an ATV isn't particularly difficult, common sense and a little awareness are important.
When approaching unfamiliar or difficult terrain, be sure to approach at a slower pace so that you will be able to stay in control of your vehicle. Driving too fast can cause you to lose control and roll over.
Once you get your practice time in, Carnegie has no shortage of rugged trails and canyons to entice you and keep you coming back for more ATV fun.
