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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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Roaring Ridge Cut Off is a great trail to get you back from the Roaring Ridge Trail to Red Rock InyoKern Road. The trail surface is composed of hard-packed pumice embedded with rock as well…
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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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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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Red Rock Inyokern Road South trail is a major north-to-south route that offers an unpaved alternative to Highway 14. It runs parallel to Highway 14 and traverses both BLM land and Red Rock Canyon State…
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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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BLM EP458 features lots of creosote brush and grasses, a small forest of Joshua trees, and seasonal blooming wildflowers and cacti. The trail surface is mostly loose sand. Along the route, you can enjoy nice…
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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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