Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fort Irwin, California
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Rainbow Basin Loop
This trail begins off a nice paved highway and can be somewhat easy to miss at first glance. There is an established campground a couple of miles off this trail with pit toilets, pergolas for… Learn more about Rainbow Basin Loop
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Harry Wade Exit Route - DVNP
A historical route at the southern end of Death Valley National Park. The route is 32 miles in length through one of the most remote and arid parts of Death Valley - be prepared. The… Learn more about Harry Wade Exit Route - DVNP
Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Saratoga Springs
This is short spur trail off of the Harry Wade Exit Route. Expect similar conditions to what has been experienced on HWER albeit with a bit more washboard and cross-graining. There are a few washes… Learn more about Saratoga Springs
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Ride to the Fish Pond
This trail is very easy, on this ride you'll see great views of the Orb Mountains and enjoy a great ride through easy terrain. At the final destination, you will find an old water trough… Learn more about Ride to the Fish Pond
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Sperry Wash
Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
The Main North to South Access Wash
A sandy run from the central valley to the northern open section. The wash is wide and allows for oncoming traffic to pass. The sand is generally more on the coarse side, lending to an… Learn more about The Main North to South Access Wash
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Stoddard Mountain Road
This is the main graded trail into the OHV area. It is mostly well-graded with plenty of washboard bumps and mild transition to make life easier for those towing trailers. There is a pit toilet… Learn more about Stoddard Mountain Road
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Butte Valley
Street-legal vehicles and a Death Valley National Park pass are required for this route. Begin on a wide road across open desert land and then pass through Warm Springs Canyon. You'll pass by talc mines… Learn more about Butte Valley
Total Miles
24.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
West Side Road - DVNP
Easy route around the west side of the dry lake bed in Death Valley. This route offers a different, and remote, perspective of the Devil's Golf Course and Badwater Basin. The route starts about 11… Learn more about West Side Road - DVNP
Total Miles
34.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Straight Shot to the White Fluffy Stuff
This is a mostly straight trail with some sandy sections and deep washouts. The trail ends at the military border in the lakebed. The lakebed may be impassable when wet. There seems to be some… Learn more about Straight Shot to the White Fluffy Stuff
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Another Way Around
A quick pop around the side of pinnacles out to the network of trails beyond. The trail is somewhat sandy with a few small steep hills, washouts, and very sharp rocks. One should take care… Learn more about Another Way Around
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
An easy scenic loop around and through the Trona Pinnacles National Landmark that is accessible by passenger car with careful tire placement (easy trail, just be careful of your sidewalls on sharp rocks). This trail… Learn more about Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
A sandy and bumpy dirt road with frequent washouts and whoops. This is a direct dirt route connecting the Trona Pinnacles area to the edge of the Spangler Hills OHV Riding Area. There are more… Learn more about Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
The main (occasionally) graded route to get to Trona Pinnacles. This hard-packed washboard road takes you across the desert and across the shortest operating railroad in America. Be sure to stop and check for trains… Learn more about The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Valley Crossover
A solid hardpacked trail across the middle of the valley. Many of the trails are whooped out and very sandy in the area. This trail leads to Pinnacle road and has a few steep hills,… Learn more about Valley Crossover
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
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… Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Milford Road Cutover
A mostly easy trail that cuts across the BLM land from Trona Road over to Highway. This easy trail, with mostly sand and washouts, leads to lots of dispersed camping and connects Trona Road to… Learn more about Milford Road Cutover
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
This trail begins or ends outside the town of Ridgecrest at a large, seemingly out-of-place rock formation painted in roses. Use caution when approaching as there are many nails in the dirt and broken glass… Learn more about Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Old Searles Station Road
This appears to be the main cut across the road for dispersed camping. There are plenty of fire rings and flat spots to pick from. The road is mostly graded, and some washboard with plenty… Learn more about Old Searles Station Road
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Smarts Ranch 3N03
This is a less often traveled trail close to Burns Canyon and 18. Although there are not any vistas, there are a few points to stop and enjoy the solitude. The section closest to Burns… Learn more about Smarts Ranch 3N03
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Easy Way to Camp From Trona Road
This trail starts out easy for larger rigs to access dispersed camping areas. It should be very doable for trailers and Motorhomes. Be sure to stop at the last large open space on the NE… Learn more about Easy Way to Camp From Trona Road
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Japatul Road
This trail heads up toward Juniper flats and splits to either Flagpole trail or continues to the flats. The valley views below are pretty great once you ascend to the ridgeline. Once you pass the… Learn more about Japatul Road
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi
Fun Boundary Rip
A fun run one to the boundary of the OHV area. The trail has lots of bermed corners and many sandy sections. There is a great camping area with a nice view and a high… Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Sp
Boundary Circle 1
One of the more established boundary trails in the area. A generally easy connector trail to attach with other trails in the area. The trail has some whoops and bermed corners and crosses some sandy… Learn more about Boundary Circle 1
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Coxey Road
Nice, easy going, wide sandy trail connecting other great OHV roads. The trail runs from Grapevine Canyon Road to Bowen Ranch Road. Look for the sign for 3N14 off Grapevine Canyon Road to start the… Learn more about Coxey Road
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bowen Ranch
This wide washboard trail heads up into the hills passing private property and open BLM land. It ends at the Bowens Ranch and hot springs (more info below). There are a few dispersed camping spots… Learn more about Bowen Ranch
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks
The trail starts at the north end with hard pack dirt road passing through an open meadow before coming to a massive open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south until… Learn more about Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Lower Murano Road
It's a generally sandy two-track trail with plenty of bermed corners and some deeper washouts. The trail progresses and crosses through some impressive large rocks. Watch for desert tortoises and military planes buzzing the deck… Learn more about Lower Murano Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Psycho Ranch Turnout
This trail tears off from the main route of Coxey into the hills. There are a few singletrack turnoffs for those looking for some adventure. There were no natural camping spots noticed on this route.… Learn more about Psycho Ranch Turnout
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Kiss The Boundary
This trail is a fun blast through the hills with bermed corners, some washes, and occasional deep whoops. This trail just kisses the boundary between the Spangler OHV Area and BLM land. The trail is… Learn more about Kiss The Boundary
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
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