Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clovis, California

Chepo Saddle 6S13

This is a Sierra foothill road near Bass Lake, which is not visible on this trek. It is a clear dirt road with very little pinstriping. Some rutting but very manageable. There are several ways…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

The Rut

This is a lightly traveled trail with a dirt floor. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with erosion. Potential water crossings up to a foot deep, in the winter, and in some spots the rut is 3ft…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

Deadman Pass

Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Mammoth Lakes Overlook

This is an incredibly scenic trail that takes you high above the town of Mammoth Lakes. The trail starts near the New Shady Rest campground and soon climbs in elevation. The trail starts off as…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp

Obsidian Dome

The Obsidian dome is one of the many places where one can experience the immensity and the history of the volcanic activity in the Mammoth Lakes area. The road starts out paved but quickly turns…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake

The trail is a good day ride with great views and nice lookout points overlooking June Lake and Grant Lake. Most of the trail up to the Junction is trails through pine forest, 2nd half…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2