Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Johannesburg, California

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 has a few deeper washouts. There are lots of sharp rocks. As you get to the peak of the trail, there i...
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo Hill, Saddleback Mountain, and Red Mountain creating...
Learn more about BLM RM26

R20 is a scenic, 6.7-mile dirt trail through the rolling foothills of the Rand Mountains, just south of Sidney Peak. With a technical rating of 1, this wide, gentle route features sweeping curves and desert vistas, making it accessible to standard all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The t...
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Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and intersects with trail R110 that takes you in/from Randsburg, a local old western town full...
Learn more about R44

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 of room to pass oncoming traffic. The trail may be impassable when muddy. 3 bars 5G. There may be train and hig...
Learn more about Old Searles Station Road

The trail starts at the north end with a hard-packed dirt road. It passes through an open meadow before coming to a massive, open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south until it links up with the old railroad grade. This section is a "choose your own adventure" area, a...
Learn more about Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks

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 VERY LOW. If you are lucky, one of the pilots may wave at you! There ar...
Learn more about Lower Murano Road

The trail starts off at Red Rock Randsberg Road on this limited-use trail, staying on established routes throughout. The corridor is lined with creosote bushes and desert grasses as we pushed north on a gravel and sand track about one and a half vehicles wide. This is the main southern approach to S...
Learn more about Mesquite Canyon South

This is a long, meandering trail along the base of the Rand Mountains on the Garlock side. There are a lot of loose rocks, some sand washes, and a few larger ruts. Watch for flash floods, the washes can fill up fast in thunderstorms. The cell signal is weak.
Learn more about R50

Easy desert track through dry brush and rocks. There are whoops and washes to cross, so be careful if you gather too much speed on this straight track. This follows a fence for environmental conservation, so stay on track. This will end at the Golden Valley Wilderness (or start there, based on where...
Learn more about RM29

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, bermed corners, and sharp rocks. The trail is an easy access point to the Golden Valley Wilderness for hiking or horse...
Learn more about Valley Crossover

Kiss The Boundary is an exciting, fast-paced desert track perfect for novice to intermediate offroaders looking to experience the rolling terrain and sweeping vistas of the Spangler Hills OHV Area. This 3.9-mile route features a mix of soft sand and dirt, skirting the boundary line between the open ...
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This side trail, EP207, travels over 1,000 feet in just 1.5 miles up to the summit overlooking Red Rock/Randsberg Road. The double-track trail is just wide enough for a single vehicle. There are a few steep sections but the views of Koehn Lake and the Rand Mountains are worth the trek up.
Learn more about EP207 Summit

EP132 is a recently opened motorized route, formerly designated non-motorized, now marked and posted by the BLM. The single-vehicle-wide trail cuts through a small canyon filled with low brush and desert grasses. Overgrown vegetation along the center of the track means vehicles with low ground clear...
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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 side of the trail. The trail gets narrow and soft as it continues up the hill. Once on top of the hill, you will ...
Learn more about Easy Way to Camp From Trona Road

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 washes. Be sure to watch for other riders and wildlife in the area. There is some LTE cell service. Y...
Learn more about Boundary Circle 1

Bickel Camp (BLM EP30) begins off EP15 and ends at the historic Bickel Camp, running one vehicle wide on a gravel and sand surface with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Deeper sand and washboards appear when the route drops into wash sections. Please watch your speed when passing throug...
Learn more about Bickel Camp - BLM EP30

This trail serves as a primary access route to the famous Schmidt's Tunnel, the historical Bickle Camp, as well as many other trails. The trail surface is gravel and fine pumice-like sand. The trail sees heavy traffic, which is reflected in the persistent washboard conditions throughout. Be sure to ...
Learn more about Bonanza Gulch - BLM EP15

Schmidt Tunnel (BLM EP103) is one of the most heavily used trails in the area and serves as the primary access route to the Schmidt Tunnel. Running one and a half to two vehicles wide, the surface consists of loose sand with occasional sections of small rocks. Heavy traffic has left persistent washb...
Learn more about Burro Schmidt Tunnel - BLM EP103

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 boulder with established fire rings. Being an OHV area, there are plenty of other options to explore along the way. Watch for the end...
Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip

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 has a few deeper washouts. There are lots of sharp rocks. As you get to the peak of the trail, there i...
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo Hill, Saddleback Mountain, and Red Mountain creating...
Learn more about BLM RM26

R20 is a scenic, 6.7-mile dirt trail through the rolling foothills of the Rand Mountains, just south of Sidney Peak. With a technical rating of 1, this wide, gentle route features sweeping curves and desert vistas, making it accessible to standard all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The t...
Learn more about R20

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and intersects with trail R110 that takes you in/from Randsburg, a local old western town full...
Learn more about R44

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 has a few deeper washouts. There are lots of sharp rocks. As you get to the peak of the trail, there i...
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo Hill, Saddleback Mountain, and Red Mountain creating...
Learn more about BLM RM26

R20 is a scenic, 6.7-mile dirt trail through the rolling foothills of the Rand Mountains, just south of Sidney Peak. With a technical rating of 1, this wide, gentle route features sweeping curves and desert vistas, making it accessible to standard all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles. The t...
Learn more about R20

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and intersects with trail R110 that takes you in/from Randsburg, a local old western town full...
Learn more about R44