Carnegie St. Veh. Rec. Area

I've been down Tesla Rd out of Livermore a couple of times, and I've
seen this place, but there never seemed to be anyone there.

There's this big hill, scarred from what looks like generations of
hill-climbers. There's a pic of it on Pashnit.

http://pashnit.com/roads/cal/CorralHollow.htm

I just wondered if they ever have events or competitions there that
might be fun to watch.

 

You bet they do!

Carnegie is a hidden jewel of the bay area, I ride there at least once a
month. There's an mx track, miles of beginner through expert trails, hill
climbs, dust, dirt, sweat, some blood every once in awhile. It's great.

There's a major hill climb competition coming up in Oct:

http://www.skipsatcarnegie.com/hc_oct_05/OctHCFlyer.htm

Some more about Carnegie here:

http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1172

And those aren't scars, by the way. That's kind of funny you mentioned
there never seems to be anyone there--it's one of the most heavily used
OHV areas in the state...

 

Does carnegie have any trails suitable for a R1100GS (with the 90-10
Road-dirt tires)?

 

I've seen one or two there, from time to time. The entry area is a flat
wash area, with trail and open areas you can work on your confidence
without too much concern. The hardest part would be some of the rocky
areas. Most trails are clearly marked as to beginner, intermed and
advanced. Pottery Barn loop is a wide, clearly marked trail that would be
doable on a GS with a moderate skill level. At least I think so--I've
never ridden a GS...

It's $5 to get in, worth a try at least. What's the worst that could happen?

 

I've seen one or two there, from time to time. The entry area is a flat
wash area, with trail and open areas you can work on your confidence
without too much concern. The hardest part would be some of the rocky
areas. Most trails are clearly marked as to beginner, intermed and
advanced. Pottery Barn loop is a wide, clearly marked trail that would be
doable on a GS with a moderate skill level. At least I think so--I've
never ridden a GS...

It's $5 to get in, worth a try at least. What's the worst that could happen?
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That sounds like something to do! Is it open on weekdays?

 

7 days a week, 8 am to sunset. Check those links, I'm pretty sure it will
be closed to open riding the weekend of the hill-climb competition, open
only for spectating and competitors. Occasionally there are other events
that close the park for open riding, but almost never on a weekday.
There's a phone number to check with the staff.

Right now it's really dusty there, but don't let that stop you. It keeps
out the riff raff. Most popular season is Dec. through April, when it's
wet.