Reference Data

Appendix A: Trail Index CSV

Trail Name	Difficulty	Distance (mi)	Terrain Type	Vehicle Type	Season Notes
Adobe Road	Moderate	3+	Adobe clay gradual climb	Moto/ATV	First to close when wet
Bird Creek Trail	Easy	0.91	Singletrack multi-use	Moto/ATV	Bi-directional
Rancho Hill	Advanced	Variable	Steep climbs	Moto/ATV	Technical
Fault Line Trail	Moderate	Loop	Ridge trail overlooks	Moto/ATV	San Andreas views
High Trail	Advanced	Ridge	Open ridgeline	Moto/4x4	Panoramic views
Motocross Track	All Levels	Loop	Prepared track	Moto only	Watered occasionally
TT Track	All Levels	Loop	Technical track	Moto only	Tighter than MX
Mini-Track	Easy	Small loop	Youth/small bikes	Mini bikes	Beginner friendly
Hill Climbs	Expert	Various	Vertical challenges	Moto/ATV	Multiple locations
Peppertree Loop	Easy-Moderate	Short loop	Rolling hills	Multi-use	Beautiful views

Pricing Information

Appendix B: Fees & Hours CSV

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Item	Cost	Valid Period	Location	Notes
Day Use	$5	Single day	All areas	Per vehicle
Camping	$10/night	Per night	Designated campgrounds	Per vehicle
OHV Annual Pass	Varies	1 year	Statewide	Free day use only
Non-Resident Permit	$30	Calendar year	Statewide	Out-of-state visitors
Green Sticker CA	$54	2 years	Statewide	Emissions compliant
Red Sticker CA	$54	2 years	Statewide	Seasonal restrictions
Park Operating Hours	Sunrise-Sunset	Daily	All areas	365 days/year
50th Anniversary Entry	FREE	Oct 11 2025	All areas	Special event day

Contact Information

Appendix C: Contacts CSV

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Category	Name	Phone	Address	Hours
Park Main	Hollister Hills SVRA	(831) 637-3874	7800 Cienega Rd, Hollister CA 95023	Variable
Emergency	911	911	N/A	24/7
Hospital	Hazel Hawkins Memorial	(831) 637-5711	911 Sunset Dr, Hollister CA 95023	24/7 ER
On-Site Store	Faultline Powersports (Park)	(831) 637-9780	7804 Cienega Rd @ Lodge Camp	M-F 10-5, Sa-Su 9-5
Off-Site Store	Faultline Powersports (Gilroy)	(831) 637-8550	90 San Felipe Rd Suite C, Hollister CA	Tu-F 10-6, Sa 9-5
Reservation	ReserveCalifornia	1-800-444-7275	N/A	8AM-6PM
Local Club	Hollister Hills Off-Road Assoc	N/A	Meetings at park Blue Building	Meetings 9AM

Special Event

Appendix D: 50th Anniversary Event Schedule

NOTE: As of October 1, 2025, detailed schedule NOT YET PUBLISHED.
Check official sources closer to event: ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1179

Date	Time	Activity	Location	Cost
Oct 11 2025	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	50th Anniversary Celebration	Lodge Campground Lower Ranch	FREE entry
Oct 11 2025	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Historical Presentations	Lodge Campground	FREE
Oct 11 2025	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Vendor Booths	Lodge Campground	FREE entry
Oct 11 2025	Sunrise - Sunset	Normal Trail Riding	Lower Ranch trails	FREE entry (day only)
TBD	TBD	Special Demo Rides	TBD	Check before event

Riding Techniques

Appendix E: Pro Tips Quick Reference

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Technique	Trail Application	Difficulty Level	Key Points	When to Use
Adobe Clay Cornering	Adobe Road, Ridge Road	Intermediate	Front brake before turn, steady throttle, weight outside peg	Dry hardpack corners with dust
Sand Wash Momentum	Sandy sections west side	Intermediate-Advanced	Speed up before entering, stand, weight back, steady throttle	Entering deep sandy washes
Rock Garden Navigation	Technical single-track	Advanced	Slow before, stand, weight pegs, vision ahead, steady throttle	Rocky technical sections
Whoop Rhythm 1-2	MX Track sections	Intermediate-Advanced	Front on tops, rear in valleys, skim vs ride through, loose body	Prepared whoop sections
Hill Climb Positioning	Hill climbs throughout	Advanced-Expert	Weight forward, chest to bars, grip tank, throttle steady	Steep sustained climbs
Off-Camber Balance	Various trails	Intermediate-Advanced	Weight uphill peg, outside elbow up, steady throttle, trust tires	Sloped traverses
Berm Commitment	MX, TT Tracks	Intermediate	Steady throttle, lean bike, trust angle, inside leg out slightly	Bermed corners on tracks
Adobe Wet Avoidance	Adobe areas	ALL LEVELS	DO NOT RIDE when trails closed - years of damage from one ride	NEVER ride closed trails

GPS Resources

Appendix F: GPX/KML Resources

Official Trail Data: Limited official GPS track files published by California State Parks as of October 1, 2025.

Source	URL	File Types	Coverage	Notes
Trailforks	trailforks.com	GPX, KML	Partial Lower Ranch	Premium membership for offline downloads
OnX Offroad	onxmaps.com	Proprietary	Comprehensive	Paid app subscription required
AllTrails	alltrails.com	GPX (select trails)	Limited (hiking focus)	Some trails available with Pro membership
Ranger Station	Purchase at kiosk	Paper map, PDF	Official all trails	Most reliable - buy at park $5-10
Gaia GPS	gaiagps.com	GPX imports	User waypoints	Import community tracks or create own

Pro Tip: Paper map from ranger station + phone GPS app (offline mode) = best combination. Don't rely solely on electronics (battery dies, no cell service).

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