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Features:
Many of the roads in Meadow Vista have shoulders that are safe
for walkers, bikes and even equestrians. In particular, Combie Road has
roadside pathways that are mostly set back from the pavement. From Combie, one
can reach the Meadow Vista Riding Arena, the
pony camp at Time Stock Farm,
the Walgra Meadows area and also the Simpson Ranch.
From the same starting point, one can also reach Walgra
Meadows and the Simpson Ranch by following side paths heading north along
Placer Hills Road.
Availability: Trails shown on the map are multi-use. Some
sections are also legitimately used by trail bikes and other motorized
off-highway vehicles. To avoid causing erosion, these trails should be used
sparingly during the rainy season (usually mid-November thru mid-April.)
Difficulty: These routes are generally easy to hike or
ride. The footing is even and mostly free of rocks.
Cautions:
Poison Oak grows along
some of these trails and hangs out into the trail in places.
Drinking Water must be carried with you. Creek and
river water are not safe for human
consumption, no matter how clean it looks. Drink it only in an emergency
and consult a doctor afterwards.
Directions to trailhead: The Meadow Vista Riding Arena
and Dog Park has ample parking for trail users from out of the area,
particularly those with horse trailers. From Placer Hills Road at the north end
of town (next to the fire station) follow Combie Road for about 2.5 miles;
follow the signs for the county transfer station. Just short of the transfer
station, the Arena parking lot entrance is on the left. From the parking area,
trails are accessible from the far side of the main riding arena.
Alternate Parking: For those who are walking or biking,
there is good parking at the corner of Placer Hills and Combie Roads, near the
fire station, or in the parking lot of the Holiday Market. From there, one can
head out along either Combie Road or Placer Hills Road.
Trail Directions:
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Trail to the MV Riding Arena: Starting at the corner
of Combie and Placer Hills Road, follow Combie Road north to Hillsdale Road; go
right (east) on Hillsdale; go left (north) on Oak Hill Lane. At the top of Oak
Hill Lane is a "green gate" vehicle barrier.
Continue walking/riding straight ahead past the gate on the
graded roadway. The roadway turns uphill to the right after about 100yds and
into the Nature wood housing area. Taking the single-track branch that heads
uphill to the left leads to the picnic and Dog Park section above the main
riding arena. Other trails are accessible by continuing straight ahead, an area
used largely by dirt bikes and ATV's.
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Trail to Simpson Ranch: The Simpson Ranch is an
1800's era homestead that is about 1/2 mile north of Meadow Vista on Placer
Hills Road. The Simpson family allows non-motorized recreational use of the
trails on the property, one of which passes through a real covered bridge.
Starting at the corner of Combie Road, follow the shoulder
of Placer Hills Road to the north. On the right side, just past Walgra Meadows
Road on the left, follow the single track trail that is set back from the
pavement, following it until it reaches the Simpson homestead. Here, one can
either bear off to the right on a trail that eventually crosses the Bear River
Canal and continues in the Crother Hills area, or cross the road (very
carefully!) and pass through the covered bridge on the other side of the
Simpson's dooryard. From there, the main trail works its way back to the Walgra
Meadows housing area, where it connects with other area trails.
MVTA tries to assure the accuracy of
the trails information presented,
but can make no claims to such. Please
let us know if any entries are incorrect.
Email your comments or questions to
our webmaster.
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