Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Alpaugh, California

Jawbone to Lake Isabella

Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa

Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV

Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV is a stunning route high up in the San Rafael Mountains, providing awesome views into Los Padres NF and the Lake Cachuma foothills. This forest route is accessed via the Upper…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Monache Meadows

Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well…
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Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Jawbone OHV Area

Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

McIver's Cabin Trail Head

30 miles North of Mojave, CA on the 14 Fwy, is the Dove Springs open riding area. This area is well maintained and well marked with trail signs. The main trail leading into Dove Springs…
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Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Liebre Mountain

Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Movie Road, Alabama Hills

Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Chepo Saddle 6S13

This is a Sierra foothill road near Bass Lake, which is not visible on this trek. It is a clear dirt road with very little pinstriping. Some rutting but very manageable. There are several ways…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona

Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Maxwell Road

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa