Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Boron, California

Easy desert track through dry brush and rocks. There are whoops and washes to cross, so be careful if you gather too much speed on this straight track. This follows a fence for environmental conservation,…
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A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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This wide-open trail is the ideal spot to get your bearings, offering a clear and predictable path that works perfectly as a warm-up loop. The layout is expansive, giving you plenty of room to stand…
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This scenic double-track route is all about the atmosphere, offering wide-open vistas of the distant desert floor as you cruise along the ridgeline. The highlight of the ride is passing by a series of mysterious…
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This is the main access road leading down from the radio towers, offering a much more relaxed pace than the climb up. It's a great way to cool down while soaking in the expansive views…
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This is a key BLM entry point that serves as a main gateway to the surrounding off-road networks. It's primarily a double-track road, providing plenty of breathing room as you transition from the pavement into…
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This fun little offshoot is a great spot if you're looking for a quick escape with a solid campsite at the end. It's clearly a hangout, with signs that people use the area for target…
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This is a long, meandering trail along the base of the Rand Mountains on the Garlock side. There are a lot of loose rocks, some sand washes, and a few larger ruts. Watch for flash…
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Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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A nice easy loop to the wilderness border features a few large open camping spots suitable for very big rigs right off the highway. The loop features tight twists and turns with narrow sections and…
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The trail starts off at Red Rock Randsberg Road on this limited-use trail, staying on established routes throughout. The corridor is lined with creosote bushes and desert grasses as we pushed north on a gravel…
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This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo…
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Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up…
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The trail starts at the north end with a hard-packed dirt road. It passes through an open meadow before coming to a massive, open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south…
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This side trail, EP207, travels over 1,000 feet in just 1.5 miles up to the summit overlooking Red Rock/Randsberg Road. The double-track trail is just wide enough for a single vehicle. There are a few…
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Schmidt Tunnel (BLM EP103) is one of the most heavily used trails in the area and serves as the primary access route to the Schmidt Tunnel. Running one and a half to two vehicles wide,…
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This trail serves as a primary access route to the famous Schmidt's Tunnel, the historical Bickle Camp, as well as many other trails. The trail surface is gravel and fine pumice-like sand. The trail sees…
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EP132 is a recently opened motorized route, formerly designated non-motorized, now marked and posted by the BLM. The single-vehicle-wide trail cuts through a small canyon filled with low brush and desert grasses. Overgrown vegetation along…
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Bickel Camp (BLM EP30) begins off EP15 and ends at the historic Bickel Camp, running one vehicle wide on a gravel and sand surface with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Deeper sand and washboards…
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This is the trail that takes you to the Hinkley Desert Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 2017 by artist Daniel Hawkins. The entire Lighthouse is lit at night. The route is an easy dirt…
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This appears to be the main cut across the road for dispersed camping. There are plenty of fire rings and flat spots to pick from. The road is mostly graded, and some washboard with plenty…
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Starting off Highway 14 within Red Rock Canyon State Park's restricted area, requiring staying on established trails, this sand and pumice route immediately starts climbing a sandy hill from the start. Surrounded by hills, desert…
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EP15B begins at the entrance of Bickle Camp and winds through various small canyons on loose sand with scattered rocks before terminating at Highway 14. Abandoned cabins appear along the way, and the lower section…
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Joshua East Trail immediately starts up a hill from the north, climbing over 430 feet in just under 2 miles. The trail meanders through a series of small, rather beautiful hills, with a surface made…
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This secluded route is perfect for a day trip or a dispersed overnighter. You'll explore lava flow regions, an opal mine, the Tuffa Cave House, and Inscription Canyon filled with petroglyphs. The route (clockwise) starts…
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This sandy trail starting off Opal Canyon Road can feature deeper sand at times, where airing down, great tires, and four wheel drive become highly recommended. Climbing almost 300 feet in just under 2 miles…
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Joshua West Trail is located just off Highway 14, across from the Springs OHV area, and is part of the Red Rocks Canyon State Park. OHVs must have a green sticker and adhere to other…
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Opal Canyon Road trail offers a unique desert run within the scenic Red Rock Canyon State Park. This route is a fine sand trail, generally about one vehicle wide. It begins just off Sierra View…
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The Roaring Ridge Road trail starts off Opal Trail, climbing 270 feet and dropping 115 feet over just under 2.5 miles. The terrain is primarily hard-packed pumice and fine sand with some embedded rocks, and…
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This trail is a fun blast through the hills with bermed corners, some washes, and occasional deep whoops. This trail just kisses the boundary between the Spangler OHV Area and BLM land. The trail is…
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