Beginner Off-Road Trails Near El Segundo, California

Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the…
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This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of…
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Rush Canyon Road starts as pavement on the north side of Sierra Highway. Once the pavement ends on the way up the hill, it is a mostly flat dirt road. It is a short road…
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Flat OHV Trail is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail. It is really fun and flowing, taking riders through the lower elevations of Rowher Flats OHV Area. Rideable by just about any skill level, there…
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Texas OHV Trail is like a main artery trail through the riding area. There are a number of connecting trails to this one that make for some great rides. Texas OHV is a two-way dirt…
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Spring OHV Trail is a fun connector between Staging Area #1 and Staging Area #3. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail with some really fun twists and turns. Nice and flowing, this…
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A fun and easy trail close to the staging areas. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail. One end is just to the south of Staging Area #1. The other end is at…
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This is a short connector trail between staging area #1 and FS 5N14. This is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail that gets you off the main road away from 4x4 and SxS traffic. This…
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This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It’s fairly…
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This non-technical dirt road follows the power lines along the hills of San Francisquito Canyon. There are some neat views of the California aqueduct, and tons of little side roads. Most of the side roads…
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Buffer OHV Trail is an easy, enjoyable route located near Staging Area #3 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. The trail forms a loop around the open riding area just south of the staging area,…
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Stage OHV Trail (FS 3414W10) is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. One end begins at Staging Area #2, and the other is off of Texas Canyon Road. This is a fun trail for…
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Knob OHV Trail is an enjoyable dirt bike and ATV route with easy access from Staging Area #2 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. This two-way trail runs primarily north to south and can be…
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This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted,…
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This rugged backcountry drive climbs high to the ridgeline of the Sierra Pelona. After traversing the ridge for several scenic miles, it switchbacks down the mountain's northern side, offering outstanding views of Bouquet Reservoir. Most…
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Butterfield Trail delivers a diverse and engaging 4x4 experience just off San Francisquito Canyon Road, offering a medium-difficulty route that combines varied terrain with scenic surroundings. It’s a well-balanced trail that gives drivers a taste…
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This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito…
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Great single-track trail off of San Francisquito Canyon Road. Signs say motorcycle or ATV, but take a look at the pictures, not sure how a quad is fitting down this trail. Regardless, the trail is…
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The trail starts as a well-maintained road (Big Rock Creek) from the west, or Angeles Crest if starting from the east. It is a short trail, but is very scenic and has creek crossings during…
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Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists…
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This is a short but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and the high desert to the north…
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This short trail connects the Lake Hughes Truck Trail with Grass Mountain, FS 6N04. It is a mostly uneventful and short trail that, unlike others in the area, has quite a bit of shade thanks…
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The Tule Divide is an easy, pretty drive through the Sierra Pelona Range. The trail mostly follows Burns Canyon Road and other forest routes, which can be linked to local trails for more off-road enjoyment…
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This easy route begins just east of Lake Hughes in remote northern Los Angeles County, California, and connects the area to the Tule Divide trail. The drive is a mostly uneventful climb with pretty views…
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This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees,…
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Scenic trail from the 15 Freeway to Santiago Peak. The dirt road is hard-packed and easy to navigate, but does have a few sections with sharp rocks and a few ruts. The road has multiple…
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Maple Springs road offers a fun, relatively easy route with scenic views of the Cleveland National Forest. Vehicles should have some ground clearance. At the end of the trail is an elevated patch of asphalt…
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Tucked amidst the hustle and bustle of Southern California's heavily-populated coast is a slice of heaven called the Cleveland National Forest. This mountainous region is undeveloped, save for a few great trails connecting world-class views…
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The Main Divide is composed of 3 sections, all of which are easy going trails that can be done with any high clearance 4x4 or a low clearance AWD vehicle with care. This trail offers…
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This trail is a pretty drive along Blue Ridge in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. The trail overlooks Mount Baden-Powell, Vincent Gulch, Pine Mountain/Pine Mountain Ridge, the Mountain High ski resort, Wright Mountain, and of…
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