Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Aspen Springs, California

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

This trail climbs 170 feet and drops 260 feet over just 2.3 miles, winding through a juniper pine forest dotted with brush and striking rock formations. The track offers a scenic, meandering drive through rolling hills with expansive views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, and dramatic ro...
Learn more about FS 4S121

This scenic trail winds through a juniper pine forest with scattered brush and expansive views across rolling hills. The route follows a sandy track that is mostly hard-packed, making for a relatively smooth ride. You’ll encounter the occasional embedded boulder, but overall, the drive is steady and...
Learn more about Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

This full trail actually starts off just off Highway 395 in the locale of Sunny Slopes. It is paved until after it crosses the Long Valley Dam at Lake Crowley. This mapped trail starts just on the dirt trail and travels for over five miles before it terminates at Benton Crossing Road. This relativel...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Road

Sheep Camp Road is the main west-to-east trail in this area. The trail starts off at Owen Gorge Road and travels over eight miles through open pine forest, high desert, and in and around pretty rock formations. There are stunning views of the Eastern Sierra as well as Casa Diablo Mountain.
Learn more about Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

This is a very sandy trail that stays mostly flat, with a gentle climb near the end. The track is about a single vehicle wide, though there are occasional pull-offs for passing. The trail begins in a small valley surrounded by rock formations, with the White Mountains on one side and the Eastern Sie...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Loop - FS 4S05

This compact sand trail is about one vehicle wide and quickly introduces you to ruts and off-camber sections, especially near the start. As it winds through a sparse but beautiful pine forest, the route is lined with small bushes, scattered pine trees, and some interesting rock formations. Along the...
Learn more about FS 5S105

This 3-mile trail climbs about 250 feet and drops 111 feet, making for a gradual but scenic ride. The route begins on pavement before quickly turning to hard-packed dirt with some washboards. Along the way, you’re treated to excellent views of Casa Diablo Mountain with the White Mountains rising beh...
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Round Mountain Cutoff, also known as FS 04S67, is a winding trail through tall pine trees. It is relatively flat. It offers beautiful views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. The trail is mostly sandy. There are a few rocky sections to navigate through as well as picturesque rock formations to admire....
Learn more about Round Mountain Cutoff - FS 4S67

This sandy trail is a spur trail off of Crowley Lake Eastside (FS4S45). It reconnects again at Owens Gorge Rd. There are some pretty views of the Eastern Sierras. There are a few small rocky sections to navigate. The trail winds through a pine tree forest. The trail can be narrow with many tight tur...
Learn more about FS 4S4111

A quick drive off the main trail to reach the beach and park on the shoreline. From there you can enjoy the beach and hike to see the beautiful Crowley Columns scattered throughout Crowley Lake and seek some shade during Summer months where it can get quite hot. A nice quick drive with a beautiful ...
Learn more about 3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach

This trail climbs more than 550 feet and drops 160 feet in just over 2.25 miles, running parallel to Highway 395. From the south, it immediately climbs a small hill and continues as a sandy, dusty track with scattered rocks, about 1.5 vehicles wide. The route winds up and down rolling hills, lined w...
Learn more about FS 5S108

This trail is an offshoot of Sheep Camp Road in the Owen’s Gorge area. It is a pretty simple trail. It does look like this trail hasn’t been used in years. It was somewhat overgrown. There were some spots where you couldn’t see where the trail went. There's some mild off-camber and some ruts. High c...
Learn more about FS 4S03J

The trail begins just off the northbound side of Highway 395 and quickly introduces you to compact sand mixed with small rocks. Lined with juniper pine trees, it offers sweeping views of the Eastern Sierra, including Mount Tom on one side and the White Mountains on the other. As the route winds thro...
Learn more about FS 31E311

This out-and-back trail is just over five miles long. It winds through rock formations and pine trees. Some areas are very narrow. There are many great views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It ends at the Owen's River Gorge cliff edge. There is a turnaround at the end of the trail.
Learn more about FS 4S136

Forest Service Road 04S126 starts just after the east start of FS4S136. This sandy trail travels through meadows covered with brush and some tall pine trees. As you continue south it can be hard to follow the trail due to taller brush. The trail then has some rutted areas due to water run-off. It st...
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This short, sandy connecting trail is an alternate route to continue the west side of the Round Mountain Loop trail. Round Mountain Loop trail ends abruptly due to a large washout about half a mile from its connection on Sheep Camp Road on the south side. It takes you through a pine forest with view...
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Starting off Gorge Road, this trail begins as a once-paved surface now broken with potholes and deteriorating asphalt. It quickly transitions into sand and dirt, offering early views of Casa Diablo Mountain with the White Mountains rising behind. From the junction with Casa Diablo Road, the trail cl...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 04S43

Round Mountain Loop is a three-mile trail starts at the North side of Owens Gorge Road. It is a sandy trail that winds through tall pine trees and various rock formations. It is a relatively wide track. The trail gives you nice glimpses of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. As you continue, the trail doe...
Learn more about Round Mountain Loop - FS4S55

This ten-mile, out-and-back trail starts off Owens Gorge Road and ends up at Lake Crowley. It starts off making a winding path through a pine forest, which can be very narrow in spots. It could be a challenge for wide trucks or trailers and also tall vehicles. The trail is mostly sandy but does have...
Learn more about Crowley Lake Eastside - FS 4245

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

This trail climbs 170 feet and drops 260 feet over just 2.3 miles, winding through a juniper pine forest dotted with brush and striking rock formations. The track offers a scenic, meandering drive through rolling hills with expansive views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, and dramatic ro...
Learn more about FS 4S121

This scenic trail winds through a juniper pine forest with scattered brush and expansive views across rolling hills. The route follows a sandy track that is mostly hard-packed, making for a relatively smooth ride. You’ll encounter the occasional embedded boulder, but overall, the drive is steady and...
Learn more about Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

This full trail actually starts off just off Highway 395 in the locale of Sunny Slopes. It is paved until after it crosses the Long Valley Dam at Lake Crowley. This mapped trail starts just on the dirt trail and travels for over five miles before it terminates at Benton Crossing Road. This relativel...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Road

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

This trail climbs 170 feet and drops 260 feet over just 2.3 miles, winding through a juniper pine forest dotted with brush and striking rock formations. The track offers a scenic, meandering drive through rolling hills with expansive views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, and dramatic ro...
Learn more about FS 4S121

This scenic trail winds through a juniper pine forest with scattered brush and expansive views across rolling hills. The route follows a sandy track that is mostly hard-packed, making for a relatively smooth ride. You’ll encounter the occasional embedded boulder, but overall, the drive is steady and...
Learn more about Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

This full trail actually starts off just off Highway 395 in the locale of Sunny Slopes. It is paved until after it crosses the Long Valley Dam at Lake Crowley. This mapped trail starts just on the dirt trail and travels for over five miles before it terminates at Benton Crossing Road. This relativel...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Road