Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kennedy Meadows, California

A nice, easy, and wide single track that has a really nice flow to it, this trail connects Troy Meadow Campground with Fish Creek Campground, another super fun single track in the area. There will…
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This is an easy wide-open access road across from Troy Meadow Campground that leads to some great single track trails in the area. It's a smooth, well-maintained road. It does have some sandy areas to…
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This is another fun scenic single track that comes equipped with a couple of rock sections and some sand. There are a couple of creek crossings, one of which could get a little spicy with…
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This limited-use area trail cuts across Highway 395, starting just above the South Haiwee Reservoir, a private lake owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Hard-packed sand with embedded rocks forms…
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This is another great trail here--a nice wide single track winding through the forest. It passes through a couple of nice meadows and there are quite a few creek crossings to look out for. The…
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Starting just off Highway 395 on the north side with no access from southbound lanes, this sandy route navigates through lush desert flora, including large Joshua trees, smoke trees, and creosote bushes, creating unusually dense…
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Monache Meadows is a beautiful scenic valley surrounded by wilderness areas. The road follows and crosses the South fork of Kern River. There are great camp spots along the route and at the end. Explore,…
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This short connector starts off Highway 395, delivering access to the Aqueduct Access Road efficiently. Hard pack sand at 1.5 vehicles wide provides comfortable navigation room. Nice views of the Eastern Sierra mountains frame your…
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Following the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power aqueduct on BLM land, this seasonally graded soft sand route delivers stunning views of the Eastern Sierras and surrounding mountains to the south. The trail winds…
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This 1.5 vehicle-wide sandy trail follows power lines while offering views of both the Coso Range Mountains and Eastern Sierra Mountains, creating layered scenery. Nice views of the Haiwee Reservoir appear as you navigate. The…
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Walker Creek Road begins just off Old US-395 south of Olancha, starting as a wide two-track sand trail before gradually narrowing as it gains elevation. Shortly after leaving the highway, the trail crosses over the…
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Running parallel to Highway 395 in the foothills of the Eastern Sierra Mountains, this mostly sandy route enjoys slight grading that improves the surface. The trail faithfully follows the second aqueduct of the Los Angeles…
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Taylor Creek FS 24S43 winds through tall pine trees and sagebrush within Sequoia National Forest, with pine needles and overgrown brush encroaching into the middle of the trail throughout. Groupings of boulders punctuate the landscape…
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BLM SE743 is a short, accessible out-and-back spur that branches off Walker Creek Road and makes for an easy add-on to that route or a standalone mellow desert run. The trail travels through open BLM…
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Taylor FS 24S13 winds through a pine forest within Sequoia National Forest, dropping over 500 feet across just over 4 miles with minimal elevation gain on the return. The wide two-lane surface is a mix…
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The North Rattlesnake Loop serves as a cut-off connector linking two sides of trail Taylor FS24S13, cutting through lots of sagebrush and large pine trees within Sequoia National Forest. The trail is fairly smooth throughout…
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BLM SE740 is a trail tracing a course parallel to US-395 beneath a series of power line corridors. The route offers a useful link trail in the Olancha area network while delivering a solid mix…
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Big Meadow FS 23S07 loops around Big Meadow, one of the most popular and beloved meadows in the area, set within thick pine forest in Sequoia National Forest. Camp Andrew Brown sits along the trail,…
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Church FS24S32 winds through sagebrush and varying sized pine trees within Sequoia National Forest, running partially along a shelf road before ending at Taylor Meadow. Pine needles and pine cones scattered across the surface give…
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North Haiwee Road departs from the CA-190 / US-395 junction and makes a run through open desert toward the North Haiwee Reservoir, one of the storage facilities in the Los Angeles Aqueduct system. The hard-packed…
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Cherry Hill Road North FS 22S12 is the primary artery into this district of Sequoia National Forest, departing from Sherman Pass Road and serving as the only route in and out of the Horse Meadow…
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Bartolas FS 24S14 winds through pine trees and brush within Sequoia National Forest. Downed trees are present along the route and require maneuvering around in several spots. The trail currently ends early at 1.4 miles,…
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This 1.5 vehicle-wide soft sand route enjoys seasonal grading that helps during maintenance periods. Following the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Aqueduct while running parallel to Highway 395 in the foothills of the…
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Deadwood FS 23S09 runs along a shelf road through thick mature pine forest within Sequoia National Forest, with views down into small canyons below that improve steadily as the trail climbs. The elevated vantage point…
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Salmon Creek FS 23S08 winds along a shelf road for 8 miles out and back through pine forest within Sequoia National Forest, dropping nearly 900 feet and gaining over 300 feet across 4 miles of…
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Cherry Hill Road South FS 22S12 picks up after Big Meadow and serves as the southern artery deeper into Sequoia National Forest, providing access to Long Meadow, Taylor Meadow, and various other trails along its…
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The Upper Dry Lake trail climbs nearly 150 feet in approximately a mile through young pine trees and other brush within Sequoia National Forest. Various flat open areas along the route provide good dispersed camping…
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Horse Meadows FS 23S10A drops over 400 feet in just over 1.6 miles through a corridor of Manzanita and pine trees within Sequoia National Forest. Horse Meadows Campground sits along the trail. The trail continues…
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Horse Meadow Spur winds up and down through thick manzanita and tall pine trees within Sequoia National Forest, delivering a fun and engaging ride with interesting rock formations adding character along the way. Fair warning…
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Cannell FS24S12 is a 10 mile out and back that winds through young and mature pine trees within Sequoia National Forest, climbing over 900 feet and dropping over 550 feet across just over 6 miles…
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