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Riding in Prairie City SVRA
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Description - Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area, set at the base of the Sierra Nevada, has 836 acres of rolling hills. The park has flat, open grasslands, rolling hills with native blue oak trees and acres of cobbled mine tailings.
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- Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area, set at the base of the Sierra Nevada, has 836 acres of rolling hills. The park has flat, open grasslands, rolling hills with native blue oak trees and acres of cobbled mine tailings.
Recreation - There are also shaded picnic sites with barbecues and water. The area has motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and four-wheel drive open areas; The Hangtown MX track is a professionally designed and maintained when the weather permits. There is also a * Midget track; Go-Kart Track; Clay Oval Track, Mud Drags and a four-wheel drive obstacle course. Call the park for special event information. No camping. Climate - Gold County generally experiences warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Weather can change rapidly during all seasons of the year. Elevation plays a major role in temperature and precipitation. This precipitation falls mainly from October through April. At higher elevations, it comes mostly in the form of snow. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce thunderstorm activity. It is wise to pack for any season with clothing that can be "layered", ready to peel off or add on as the thermometer dictates. Always include some kind of rain gear. Location -
The area is located 20 miles east of Sacramento at 13300 White Rock Road in Rancho Cordova.
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