Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Elizabeth Lake, California

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 and sightseeing. On a clear day, you can see the Tehachapi Pass Wind Farm to the north, Santa ...
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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 to young pine trees. There are a few switchbacks, ruts, and loose gravel, especially on the northern side of ...
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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 and northeast. Access this trail via San Francisquito Canyon Road by taking Forest Route 6N04, making a left onto...
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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 of the Leona and Antelope Valleys. You may encounter ruts and loose rocks, but neither are chall...
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This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
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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 super fun, tight, but not too technical. It does not appear that this trail sees much traffic, as the b...
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Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
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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 of technical off-roading without pushing into extrem...
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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 Canyon Road. There are quite a few scenic overlooks, switchbacks and steep climbs and descents. Th...
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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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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 ridden comfortably in either direction. From the south, it begins at Staging Area #2, and on the northern end, it con...
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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 all skill levels, with only a couple of steep sections that shouldn't pose too much of a challenge for beginner riders. There ...
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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, making it a convenient and accessible option. This two-way trail is designated for dirt bikes and ATVs only and f...
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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 trail has a "blue" rating, but just about anyone can ride this one. It is very easy, with a few gentle ups and downs, to kee...
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Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse Ranges. The ride to the top is relatively easy and can be done entirely in 2WD if the trail is dry. Mak...
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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 FS 5N14, close to both Stage and Flat OHV trails. Mostly flat with nice winding turns, this is a great trail for beginners as both ends mee...
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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 trail would be great for a seasoned beginner to level up their riding. There are a couple of sections that are tigh...
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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 bike and ATV-only trail. This two-way trail runs primarily northeast to southwest and can be ridden comfortably in eith...
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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 is nothing too challenging along this trail for even beginner riders. It is rated a "blue" trail by the p...
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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 that ends at restrooms and a nice open area to park your rig and trailer if one is hooked up to the rig. This is the same open are...
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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 and northeast. Access this trail via San Francisquito Canyon Road by taking Forest Route 6N04, making a left onto...
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This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
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Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
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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 of technical off-roading without pushing into extrem...
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This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
Learn more about Maxwell Road

Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
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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 of technical off-roading without pushing into extrem...
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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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