Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near June Lake, California

This 8-mile out-and-back trail climbs 1,074 feet in just under 4 miles, transitioning from open meadows to pine forest terrain. The track starts one vehicle wide, lined with brush in the meadows, then widens as you enter a pine forest. Various spur trails branch off to explore the area, with dispers...
Learn more about Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

This route climbs almost 800 feet and drops almost 200 feet over just over 4.5 miles, following the power line from North Shore Drive. The trail runs parallel to Highway 395 and offers views of the Eastern Sierras, including June Lake ski resort, Crater Mountain, and Mono Lake throughout the journey...
Learn more about FS 1S105

This sandy and pumice trail is just over one and a half vehicles wide and winds through a beautiful pine forest. Starting at Highway 395 near an open meadow, it slowly climbs almost 800 feet and passes near lower Deadman Campground, upper Deadman Campground, and a group campground (some of which clo...
Learn more about Deadman Creek Road FS32E03-SNO

This trail runs around the Obsidian Dome, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of this unique geological formation. The route climbs 132 feet and drops almost 200 feet in just over 1.66 miles, providing immediate glimpses of the Obsidian Dome through the pine trees as you travel. Obsid...
Learn more about Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

This sand and pumice trail runs parallel to Highway 395 on the west side, going up and down some steep hills while following the power lines. The trail is part of the larger Crater Loop and offers some views of the Eastern Sierras, including Morrison, Mini Morrison, and Sherwin Mountain throughout t...
Learn more about FS 2S106

This route begins on the west side of Highway 395, located two miles south of the June Lake Scenic Loop South entrance. The sandy and pumice trail winds through a large pine forest that has recently undergone forest trimming with planned fires to reduce the underbrush. The trail is part of the Hartl...
Learn more about Wilson Butte Loop FS 2S22

This route is 1 to 1.5 vehicle widths wide, winding through pine tree forest alongside the obsidian dome. The very dusty trail made of sand and pumice runs partially along shelf roads above Glass Creek, requiring caution in these elevated sections. Various dispersed camp areas are available along th...
Learn more about FS 2S11

This 9-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 700 feet toward the Pumice Mine. Access points include FS1S127, FS2S08, and FS1S122, with several spur trails to explore along the way. The trail travels through a mix of sparse forest and open meadows, offering expansive views of the Eastern Sierra mountai...
Learn more about Pumice Mine Road - FS 1S40

This route starts on the west side of Highway 395, located 3.7 miles south of the Lake Scenic Loop South entrance, and leads toward Hartley Campground and the Obsidian Dome. The track is two vehicles wide and lined with tall pine trees, creating a scenic forest corridor. Various spur trails branch o...
Learn more about Obsidian Dome Road/Glass Flow Road - NF2S10

This 11.2-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 1,200 feet from Highway 395 to Bald Mountain Lookout, serving as an artery to many spur trails. Starting as a 2.5 vehicle-wide gravel road lined with tall pines and sagebrush, the seasonally graded surface still has washboards from heavy use. After the f...
Learn more about Bald Mountain - FS 32E604-SNO

This 2-mile, in-and-out trail leads to Obsidian Flat Group Campground and climbs 159 feet over just over a mile. The path is just over one vehicle wide and consists of dusty sand and pumice. Before reaching the hill toward the campground, there is a locked gate closing off the trail. Check with the ...
Learn more about FS 2S05F Obsidian Flat Group Campground

This route runs parallel to Highway 395, winding back and forth through open meadows lined with bushes. The trail offers beautiful views of Crater Lake, Mono Lake, Reverse Peak, and the Eastern Sierra range, including the June Lake ski resort throughout the journey. The trail steadily climbs 300 fee...
Learn more about June Lake Shortcut - FS 1S32

This route offers expansive views of Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierras while cutting through a thinned-out pine forest. The trail climbs almost 300 feet and drops over 200 feet as it travels up onto a ridge before ending at Highway 395. There's also an alternate start under Highway 395 via a tunnel ...
Learn more about FS 1S117

Forest Service Road 2S114 is a 4-mile point-to-point trail that climbs almost 200 feet and drops nearly 300 feet. Starting near Pumice Mine Road (FS 1S40) just off FS 1S124, the trail begins in a large meadow with a gravel and sand surface lined with sagebrush. It is one vehicle wide and winds throu...
Learn more about FS 2S114

This trail is accessed from two points on Highway 395 just south of Highway 120. It is a dusty gravel road, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 vehicles wide, and is relatively smooth with occasional washboards. The trail winds through open meadows with heavy brush lining the route, providing a mix of shaded an...
Learn more about West Portal Road

This 3-mile out-and-back trail begins on a dusty gravel and pumice road. The first mile is relatively smooth, with occasional large rocks. After reaching FS 128, the trail narrows and is lined with sharp brush, which can scratch wide vehicles. Drivers should take caution when navigating this section...
Learn more about Aeolian Butte - FS 1S128B / FS 128

Starting at Glass Creek Road, this trail climbs 126 feet and drops 308 feet over just over a mile, leading toward the Obsidian Flat Group Campground. It forms part of the June to Mammoth loop and features heavy washboards, whoops, and ruts caused by frequent side-by-side use. There are a few small d...
Learn more about Glass Spur A FS 2S23A

This scenic forest route winds through a beautiful pine forest, transitioning from highway access to backcountry exploration. The trail features very sandy and pumice surfaces with some sections of deep material that require careful navigation. Riders will encounter small ruts, washboards, and whoop...
Learn more about Punch Bowl Cutoff - FS 1S35

This scenic descent drops almost 700 feet over just under 6 miles, offering spectacular views and diverse terrain. Starting from the south in a sparse pine forest, the route quickly opens to a huge meadow surrounded by beautiful hills, valleys, and mountains. The trail provides stunning views of the...
Learn more about FS 1N11

This 5.7-mile trail climbs 433 feet and drops 671 feet as it winds through the area. The surface is made of sand, pumice, and gravel. The trail starts off 1.5 vehicles wide and runs through a small canyon surrounded by pine trees, brush, and interesting rock formations. You'll encounter whoops, ruts...
Learn more about Alpers Canyon - FS 103

This 8-mile out-and-back trail climbs 1,074 feet in just under 4 miles, transitioning from open meadows to pine forest terrain. The track starts one vehicle wide, lined with brush in the meadows, then widens as you enter a pine forest. Various spur trails branch off to explore the area, with dispers...
Learn more about Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

This route climbs almost 800 feet and drops almost 200 feet over just over 4.5 miles, following the power line from North Shore Drive. The trail runs parallel to Highway 395 and offers views of the Eastern Sierras, including June Lake ski resort, Crater Mountain, and Mono Lake throughout the journey...
Learn more about FS 1S105

This sandy and pumice trail is just over one and a half vehicles wide and winds through a beautiful pine forest. Starting at Highway 395 near an open meadow, it slowly climbs almost 800 feet and passes near lower Deadman Campground, upper Deadman Campground, and a group campground (some of which clo...
Learn more about Deadman Creek Road FS32E03-SNO

This trail runs around the Obsidian Dome, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of this unique geological formation. The route climbs 132 feet and drops almost 200 feet in just over 1.66 miles, providing immediate glimpses of the Obsidian Dome through the pine trees as you travel. Obsid...
Learn more about Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

This 8-mile out-and-back trail climbs 1,074 feet in just under 4 miles, transitioning from open meadows to pine forest terrain. The track starts one vehicle wide, lined with brush in the meadows, then widens as you enter a pine forest. Various spur trails branch off to explore the area, with dispers...
Learn more about Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

This route climbs almost 800 feet and drops almost 200 feet over just over 4.5 miles, following the power line from North Shore Drive. The trail runs parallel to Highway 395 and offers views of the Eastern Sierras, including June Lake ski resort, Crater Mountain, and Mono Lake throughout the journey...
Learn more about FS 1S105

This sandy and pumice trail is just over one and a half vehicles wide and winds through a beautiful pine forest. Starting at Highway 395 near an open meadow, it slowly climbs almost 800 feet and passes near lower Deadman Campground, upper Deadman Campground, and a group campground (some of which clo...
Learn more about Deadman Creek Road FS32E03-SNO

This trail runs around the Obsidian Dome, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of this unique geological formation. The route climbs 132 feet and drops almost 200 feet in just over 1.66 miles, providing immediate glimpses of the Obsidian Dome through the pine trees as you travel. Obsid...
Learn more about Obsidian Loop FS 2S79