This route takes you from the high desert of Nevada to the chaparral of the Sierra Front Range. The Nevada side is dominated by wide, generally well-graded dirt roads, while the California side takes you… Learn more about Bodie High Desert Highway
Total Miles
61.3
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Masonic Mine
Ground clearance isn't much of a concern, but there are a lot of sharp rocks, so passenger car tires will not do. This is a good side trip to other trails in the area. Vehicles… Learn more about Masonic Mine
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bodie Ghost Town
This is an alternative, fun, backroad route to Bodie State Historic Park that starts north of Bridgeport. History buffs will enjoy remains of the Chemung Mine and the site of Masonic, as well as great… Learn more about Bodie Ghost Town
Total Miles
22.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
The Road to the Simon Lead Mine
The road to the Simon Lead mine is traveled via a well-maintained dirt road until the last 4 miles. The road then contains washed-out areas and narrow passages. According to https://www.nvexpeditions.com, small amounts of silver-lead… Learn more about The Road to the Simon Lead Mine
Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Desert Creek Loop
Short loop following Desert Creek between Smith Valley, NV and Bridgeport, CA. Several campgrounds are located along the creek, and there's good fishing and hiking nearby. The road is mostly one vehicle wide along the… Learn more about Desert Creek Loop
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dobie Canyon Run
This is comprised of primarily fire roads with plenty of 2 trackside trails and even single-track if you are on two wheels. Fast-paced, easy-riding with GREAT views and a cool old "ghost" ranch house. Elevation… Learn more about Dobie Canyon Run
Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Holy Climber
This is a busy trail, with beautiful fall colors and great vistas. There are sections of loose, rocky terrain and sections with softer dirt that may be whooped out. Most are shallow and smooth, so… Learn more about Holy Climber
Total Miles
28.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Copper Mountain
Climb along the side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains above Mono Lake on this beautiful SUV route. Check out views of the valley as well as Lundy Lake, and make time to visit an abandoned… Learn more about Copper Mountain
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
A nice easy graded single-track that gives access to the Inyo National Forest trail network. There are some dispersed camping spots along the way with established fire rings. It will get you around to the… Learn more about The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Wellington Hills Road - 42778
This out and back, double-track, dirt trail mostly accommodates one-way traffic. It begins at Eastside Lane and gradually rises in elevation into the Wellington Hills, located in Toiyabe National Forest. There are vistas of Antelope… Learn more about Wellington Hills Road - 42778
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Red Rock Quicksilver Mine
This easy trail takes you all the way to the mining complex to the east and the historic mining complex. There are many structures still standing and plenty of kiosks and information about the area.… Learn more about Red Rock Quicksilver Mine
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Chiatovitch Creek to Middle Creek
The lower trail is an easy grader with plenty of washboard and scattered rocks. It begins cutting through the neighborhood and while climbing offers amazing views of the valley below. Once you pass all the… Learn more about Chiatovitch Creek to Middle Creek
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Pony Express Trail
The historic Pony Express Trail is one of the few domestic overland routes accessible to the public. This route follows as closely as possible to the original trail ridden over 160 years ago on horseback.Make… Learn more about Pony Express Trail
Total Miles
463.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Emigrant Trail to "The Crossing"
A pretty drive to get you from the highway back to a network of fun trails and some dispersed camping spots. The drive takes you all the way through rocky canyons and alongside marshy tall… Learn more about Emigrant Trail to "The Crossing"
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
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
Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
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
A very easy two-lane dirt road that is occasionally graded takes you back to "the crossing", which gives access to many other areas' trails. There are a few offshoots leading to some dispersed camping along… Learn more about Teeth Rattler to The Crossing
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
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
Seven Deer Trail
Beginning at the Lake Topaz picnic area the graded dirt road becomes narrower and is single-vehicle wide. Ascending to 5,971 feet this is mostly a packed gravel trail. There are some steep and very rocky… Learn more about Seven Deer Trail
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
3S151 Crowley Lake Trail
A scenic trail that winds it way from the North of Crowley Lake down towards the South-East section of the lake. This trail has side spurs to approach and park on the beaches of Crowley… Learn more about 3S151 Crowley Lake Trail
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach
A quick drive off the main trail to reach the beach and park on the shoreline. From there you can enjoy the beach and hike to see the beautiful Crowley Columns scattered throughout Crowley Lake… Learn more about 3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fish Lake Springs Rd.
This road gets vehicles from Fish Lake Hot Springs to the saloon in Dyer with minimal highway travel. The road is well traveled, graded and wide. Hot springs have open camping around the area with… Learn more about Fish Lake Springs Rd.
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Clifton Flat Trail
Clifton Flat is a valley known for herds of wild horses and herds of Pronghorn Antelope. The trailhead starts at the unlocked barbed wire wild horse protection gate. Make sure to properly close and latch… Learn more about Clifton Flat Trail
Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Coyote Rd.
The route starts at Fish Lake hot springs. The water temp is 100 degrees, and the springs is a concrete tub that can fit 12 people comfortably. There are also vault toilets and camping available.… Learn more about Coyote Rd.
Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Emigrant Pass from "The Crossing" to Silver Peak Road
This graded dirt county road begins at the Johnson Lane OHV Park located east of Minden, NV. As the road gradually ascends, it traverses alluvial plains covered in sage and low canyons with juniper trees.… Learn more about Sunrise Pass Road
Total Miles
23
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old Como Road
This road begins at Dayton, Nevada, and gradually rises in elevation from 4367' to 7128' into the Pine Nut Mountains and is located on mostly BLM lands. The trail starts off over a flat alluvial… Learn more about Old Como Road
Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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