Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fort Washington, 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… Learn more about Chepo Saddle 6S13
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… Learn more about The Rut
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… Learn more about Mammoth Lakes Overlook
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… Learn more about Obsidian Dome
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… Learn more about Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hot Creek Geological Site
From Big Springs Campground, this is a fast and run route to an amazing natural hot creek! Complete with sizzling hot springs (careful, too hot to touch) that are a beautiful aqua color. Two-track roads… Learn more about Hot Creek Geological Site