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winding trails and paths, and interesting<br />
terrain for the OHV enthusiast. The trees<br />
provide shade—an oasis in the desert<br />
environment. The SVRA is a popular<br />
destination for the local community and those<br />
who enjoy recreating on ATVs. Dune buggy,<br />
ROV, and motorcycle enthusiasts visit the<br />
park as well.<br />
The SVRA offers OHV enthusiasts an<br />
opportunity to experience the thrills of riding<br />
the “dunes” but on a smaller scale. The dune topography challenge riders with bowls, slip<br />
faces, and areas of deep soft sand. Due to the dynamic nature of the dunes, the terrain is<br />
constantly changing providing riders of all types of OHVs<br />
with a unique desert riding experience. Heber Dunes<br />
SVRA offers families with young riders a safe place to<br />
keep interested and challenged while improving riding<br />
skills.<br />
Training and Practice Area: Heber Dunes SVRA has<br />
a centrally located youth training and practice track for<br />
riders 12-years-old and under, riding 70cc or less. This<br />
speed-restricted area is designed to reinforce the skills<br />
beginning riders learn in the ATV and motorcycle safety<br />
courses. The area is open to beginners of all ages. ATV and ROV safety courses are held<br />
in this location throughout the desert-riding season from October-May.<br />
Remote Control Vehicles: It is not unusual to find miniature<br />
4x4s, dune buggies, and pickup trucks skimming across the<br />
more remote areas of Heber Dunes. Remote Control (RC)<br />
“duning” is a popular pastime at the park. There are no RC-only<br />
designated areas, and all users are reminded to share the<br />
dunes.<br />
Non-Motorized Recreation: Heber Dunes SVRA is often<br />
described as an island surrounded by agriculture. The<br />
agricultural fields and canals that surround the park as well as<br />
the tamarisk trees within it provide food, water, and shelter for a<br />
variety of watchable wildlife. Hikers, bird watchers, runners, geocachers, and the occasional<br />
mountain biker and equestrian frequently take advantage of the park’s perimeter road and<br />
shady winding trails for early morning runs, hikes, or rides.<br />
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California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission
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