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Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: 17999 Tesla Road Livermore CA USA 94550
- Telephone Number: +1-925-447-9027
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area is located in the hills of the Diablo Range in southern Alameda and San Joaquin counties of California, United States. It is one of six state vehicular recreation areas (SVRA) administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. With a diversity of terrain ranging from rolling hills to steep canyons, Carnegie has become a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts of all skill levels.Like many areas in Northern California, Carnegies unique past can be traced to the Gold Rush when miners, traveling through Corral Hollow Canyon on their way to the gold fields , discovered that the canyon contained a rich deposit of clay. Fueled by Californias rapid population growth and the subsequent demand for building materials, the Carnegie Brick and Pottery Company was formed. By the turn of the 20th century a vibrant town with over 2,000 inhabitants was in place and the towns brick factory was producing upwards of 100,000 bricks per day. However, by 1916 the brick company was facing financial ruin and was sold. The new owners, in an effort to return the area to ranch land, sold off the factorys equipment and destroyed what remained of the towns buildings. The town of Carnegie was now a memory. Remnants of Carnegies past are still evident throughout the park today.For years the area supported a large cattle grazing operation and also became a popular picnic destination for residents of Livermore and Tracy . During the 1960s, the privately-owned Carnegie Cycle Park was established, providing a setting for motorcyclists to test their off-road skills. Finally, as off-road recreation gained popularity, Carnegie was purchased by the state in 1979 with OHV Trust Fund monies to create the present-day Carnegie SVRA.[1]
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