Beginner Off-Road Trails Near California City, California

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 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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Dirt road for easy access to some great views of Red Rock Canyon. The climb into the canyon from Redrock Randsburg Road is graded nicely and maintained, with only a short section or two of…
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The Iron Canyon Scenic Trail is an easy-going dirt trail that winds its way around the Red Cliffs of Red Rock Canyon State Park. It's very easy-going as there are no major obstacles to worry…
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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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The trail is single-car wide with short climbs and descents. This is a short trail with great views from multiple locations of the trail. This is the backway to the William Henry Schmidt Tunnel. It's…
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A long scenic route crosses the sprawling high desert from Jawbone OHV Area, climbs above 8,000 feet across the Piute Mountain Range inside Sequoia National Forest, and then descends quickly to Lake Isabella. There are…
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This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding…
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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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This sandy route alternating between packed and loose sand winds through the Dove Springs OHV area as one of the main trails accessing other unnamed trails in the region. High traffic area demands watching for…
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Starting on Highway 14 as one of the main entrances to Dove Springs OHV Open Riding Area, this route transitions from hard pack dirt and gravel to sand as you progress. The 15 mph speed…
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The Dutch Cleanser Mine in Red Rock Canyon State Park is the perfect place to end your adventure or have lunch when exploring the area. The Mine is massive as you can walk in and…
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This packed sandy two-vehicle wide feeder trail serves many established camp spots and other trails to explore, starting at the Dove Springs OHV open riding area. Mud holes and ruts run across the road, creating…
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This trail allows you to bypass the steep hill climbs leaving the main Dove Springs OHV staging area and climbing up above the valley floor. The trail is a hard pack road with some minor…
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This one vehicle-wide loose fine sand route threads through terrain populated with many desert bushes and occasional Joshua trees. Great views showcase the El Paso Mountains and Eastern Sierra Mountains throughout. The trail runs fairly…
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This trail runs along the western border of the Dove Springs OHV Open Riding Area, high above the canyon with sweeping views down into the main riding area. It serves as a primary feeder road…
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One of the main trails through Dove Springs OHV open riding area, this fine dusty sand route features lots of whoops and washboards, creating constant suspension action. High bank turns offer fun features for those…
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This hard-pack sandy trail winds through Dove Springs OHV open riding area, perched high above, where you can look down into the main riding area below. Running along the north and east border of Dove…
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This very sandy one vehicle wide route cuts through a small, shallow canyon surrounded by very small desert brush and a few Joshua trees. Interesting boulder rock formations appear throughout the canyon. Although mostly sandy,…
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This is a quick and easy trail that showcases some of the mining history of the western Mojave Desert. It is mostly hard-packed, and there are plenty of areas to park and walk to the…
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This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up…
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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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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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Starting just south of Sage Canyon Trail, this sand and gravel route delivers great views of the Eastern Sierras to the west and the El Paso Wilderness Mountains to the east. The trail is lined…
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Starting at Highway 14 heading north, this two-lane wide loose sand route travels through the Jawbone-Butterbredt BLM limited use area, requiring staying on designated trails. Great views showcase the Southern Eastern Sierras, including Robbers Roost,…
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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 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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This route consists of two main trails, SC47 and SC328. The trail can be accessed on the West from Kelso Valley Road and from the East at the actual Dove Springs. My route includes the…
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Winding into Bird Spring Canyon, this soft sandy route runs just over one vehicle wide through terrain lined with desert brush, Joshua trees, and blooming wildflowers that intensify deeper in the canyon. Various established campsite…
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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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