Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kettleman City, California

The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very…
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Aurora Cutoff R14 is a narrow two-track trail that traces the top of a ridge, leading you toward the historic Aurora Mine. This scenic route offers plenty of opportunities to explore single-track trails branching off…
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R1 Clear Creek Road lives up to its namesake by following the crisp, flowing waters of Clear Creek as it twists and winds through the canyon toward the hills. This trail provides an enjoyable adventure,…
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Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California;steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to Baja…
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Surrounded by chaparral in the Los Padres National Forest. This trail can be closed due to weather. Please check the LPNF website. The best time to go is in the spring to see the flowers…
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Located in the Los Padres National Forest. This road follows a ridge line to McPherson Peak that has a telecommunication tower ending up over 5,700 ft. From there, you can continue on foot to backpacking…
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This is the primary dirt road running through the Jose Creek Basin in the Sierra National Forest and connects the north end of Jose Basin Road to Auberry Road/Highway 168. It is wide enough in…
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Rector Line (Forest Service Road 9S006) is a rugged backcountry route in the Sierra National Forest, best suited for high-clearance 4x4 rigs and seasoned drivers looking for a remote challenge near Shaver Lake. This trail…
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This is a point-to-point single vehicle-width trail in the Jose Creek Basin area. The surface is primarily packed dirt with short stretches of gravel. There can also be shallow ruts and mud holes frequently along…
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Enter through the National Park fee booth and follow the signs to Grant Grove Village and the Cedar Grove area. The signs for the Boole Tree Trailhead will be along road 180 just past the…
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FS 14S13 is part of the Sequoia National Forest. It is a sandy, dusty trail that takes you through a pine forest with rock formations. There are various sections that were recently burned by a…
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Quatal Canyon Road is a moderate offroad route in California's Los Padres National Forest that offers remote backcountry access and rugged, scenic terrain for high-clearance 4WDs, dual-sport motorcycles, and side-by-sides. It is a fun, mostly…
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This is a short loop dirt road in Sequoia National Forest. Along the loop, you can find a few spots perfect for tent camping, with plenty of room for up to 2 to 3 tents…
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Rock Creek Road (FS 9S090) is the essential spinal cord of the Bald Mountain OHV area, a 12.7-mile journey that changes its personality more often than a moody teenager. Connecting Highway 168 at the Tamarack…
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Peckinpah Trail (FS Route 8S009) is a rugged backcountry route in the Sierra National Forest that challenges experienced offroaders with its rocky climbs and tight forested passages. Ideal for high-clearance 4WDs, dirt bikes, and ATVs,…
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West Malum Ridge (FS 7S075) is a relaxed, scenic cruiser that invites you to roll down the windows and breathe in the Sierra air. This easy dirt road serves primarily as an access route to…
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This is an extremely short, 0.7-mile spur trail that provides direct access to a spectacular summit and the Bald Mountain fire watchtower destination. The trail starts as a relatively clear two-track, but the difficulty ramps…
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This is a main FS road that will take you out towards Whiskey Ridge and through the Fish and Ross Creek areas, where you can access several other trailheads. Panoramic views of the surrounding forest…
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This short trail is a single vehicle-width bypass off Peckinpah Road on the slope of Peckinpah Mountain. The surface is primarily dirt with embedded rocks and a short rocky ledge section. There can be shallow…
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Bow Tie (FS 25E208) is a classic High Sierra connector that feels like a "greatest hits" album of the Bald Mountain region. Starting from Rock Creek Road, this trail winds south, linking up with Tower…
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Annex Sale (FS 7S062Y) is a short, sweet, and incredibly useful out-and-back trail for anyone looking to escape the crowds near Bass Lake. Branching off the paved Highland Drive, this easy dirt two-track climbs gently…
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La Gloria Road is a graded, well-maintained dirt road that connects the Salinas Valley and US-101 with SR-25 in San Benito County. It is the closest connecting road between Eastern and Western Pinnacles (there is…
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Don't let the name fool you--Plain (FS 26E211) is anything but boring. This delightful connector trail serves as a scenic bridge between the popular Bald Mountain (FS 26E219) route and the more technical Basecamp (FS…
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This point-to-point connector trail runs through wooded sections and a large meadow area near Roush Creek. The route is at least as wide as a full-size vehicle and has wider areas to allow vehicles to…
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This is a point-to-point trail that creates a loop with Peckinpah Road. It runs past a large meadow area as well as along the mountainside, providing great scenic views of North Fork. The route is…
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23E298 is a 1.1-mile-long easy ATV trail through the Whisky Falls trail system in the Sierra National Forest. The south end starts off wide and easy, between scrub oaks and tall pines, with gradual corners,…
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This is a short, narrow and fun point-to-point trail that connects Peckinpah Road with Peckinpah Meadow. It winds down the slope on the mountainside through a wooded area and a section with some forest fire…
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This is a great little area with two campsites off of it. The first one has bathrooms and fire pits/picnic tables and is very quiet, shady, and relaxed; the second, larger one at the top…
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A nice forested Jeep-style trail between Marian Campground overlook and FS 9N34. It winds through a ridge with one or two short climbs of 15-17 degrees and through a couple of tighter paths cut through…
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Central Camp (FS 6S042) is the bustling, dusty artery of the Bass Lake high country. This wide two-lane dirt road serves as a critical link, climbing steadily from Malum Ridge Road on the east side…
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