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…
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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…
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A scenic trail that winds it way from the North of Crowley Lake down towards the South-East section of the lake. This trail has side spurs to approach and park on the beaches of Crowley…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Lake Crowley North Landing Shoreline Loop is a scenic 5.15-mile route that begins off Lake Crowley North Landing 1. The trail follows a fence line before dropping gently toward the lake and tracing the shoreline…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lake Crowley Northwest Cutoff is a short and scenic connector trail that links Lake Crowley North Landing Shoreline Loop with Lake Crowley North Landing 1. The route starts near the lake, gradually heading away from…
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Casa Diablo Mine Cutoff, also called FS 04S04, drops 600 feet over six miles. This mostly sandy trail does have various rocky sections and ruts to handle. Use caution as they come out of nowhere.…
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The Lake Crowley Beach NE Run skirts the edge of Lake Crowley, offering drivers an immersive and raw shoreline experience. This six-mile out-and-back sandy path winds close to the water, hugging the terrain and weaving…
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The trail is a less-traveled path than most in the area. Starting from Benton Crossing Road, the trail climbs up a pretty canyon which is lined with rock formations, pine trees, and lots of bushes.There…
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This is a scenic route that offers broad, open views of the Eastern Sierra and the Glass Mountains. Beginning just off Benton Crossing Road, this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail travels across high-desert terrain lined with low…
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A very scenic track through pine forest and high desert with breathtaking views of the Eastern Sierras to the West and the White Mountains to the East. The trail runs between sandy areas and rocky…
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Lake Crowley North Landing 2 is a short scenic route branching off from Lake Crowley North Landing 1. This 2.3-mile out-and-back trail travels across open high-desert terrain covered with sagebrush and volcanic pumice. The drive…
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Forest Service Road 04S131 travels just over two miles. Coming from the west side, off of FS4S126, you cut through pine trees along the sandy track. As you approach the east side, close to Casa…
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This trail is a sandy trail that climbs up 1000 feet from Benton Crossing Road up to the Watterson Troughs. From the apex, you can go down Deer Springs Road down to another section of…
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