Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lake City, California

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This beautiful trail leads you into the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, with a short side trip to Yellow Peak, where a fire lookout offers expansive views of the Nevada desert. The trail surface is primarily a mix of dirt and gravel, making for an enjoyable ride. Be sure to stop by Catnip Reservoir and tak...
Learn more about Sheldon Wildlife Refuge & Yellow Peak

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail starts out at a small campground and then winds its way past the Opal and Peacock Mining area and by a few old abandoned houses and mining ruins. This road has several spur trails off it and is a great place to look for cool rocks, opals, and other gemstones.
Learn more about Virgin Valley Road

Little High Rock Canyon is a mix of washboard and two-track trail that travels diagonally across to High Rock Canyon and Soldier's Meadow. This trail is a better choice for those wanting a more exciting experience to the High Rock Canyon Petroglyphs and Soldier's Meadow over the repetitive Soldier's...
Learn more about Little High Rock Canyon

The route winds through rolling hills dotted with exposed rock formations and washes, creating a dynamic and challenging landscape. Along the way, adventurers will encounter technical segments featuring loose rock, natural ledges, and the occasional steep incline. Certain spots offer exciting rock s...
Learn more about Little High Rock to Steven's Camp Back Door

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34

Forest Service Road 6175 offers a fun, easygoing route from Plush, Oregon, to the Sunstone Collection Area, making it a great option for anyone looking to explore Oregon’s high desert without tackling technical terrain. The road surface is generally well-graded gravel with stretches of compact dirt ...
Learn more about Miner's Draw Cabin - FS 6175, 6145, 6105

This route serves as a significant transit line through the Modoc National Forest, traversing an area heavily impacted by the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire. While the fire's legacy is still clearly visible in the many standing dead trees throughout the landscape, the forest is beginning to recover with ...
Learn more about FS 44N23

This 2-mile point-to-point connector runs through the Modoc National Forest, linking Tennant Lava Bed Road (FS 44N28) to the FS 44N23 junction. Like much of the surrounding landscape, this route passes through the burn scar of the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire. The trail offers a window into the forest'...
Learn more about Roost Boundary - FS 44N54

This 3-mile out-and-back trail provides a direct, accessible route starting and ending at Medicine Lake Road within the Modoc National Forest. The track cuts directly through a significant section of the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire burn scar, offering an immersive look at the landscape’s recovery. Whi...
Learn more about Tennant Lava Bed Road - FS 44N28

This rugged "Jeep Trail" cuts between the Calico Mountain Wilderness and the Black Rock Lake Wilderness in northeast Nevada. It connects Soldier Meadow Road to Black and Smokey Canyons before ultimately terminating at the High Rock Canyon route. It is an alternate adventure route used to connect Hig...
Learn more about Calico Mountain Jeep Trail

This is a sensitive wildlife area. Please follow all posted signs, even if they direct you off this onX route. Stay on designated routes at all times. Camping is limited to designated areas and by permit only. Visit the official website for the latest access and conditions information: https://www.f...
Learn more about Flook Lake Bypass - Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge

This route begins on the east side, diverging from Hill Road within the bounds of the Lava Beds National Monument. The landscape is profoundly defined by ancient volcanic activity, with the trail winding through an environment dominated by sprawling lava rock formations interspersed with patches of ...
Learn more about Gold Digger Pass - FS 46N21

This short, functional connector trail provides a vital transition from the Medicine Road thoroughfare into the deeper forest, terminating at the South Cinder Monument (FS 44N51) junction. Situated within the Modoc National Forest, the route traverses a section of the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire burn ...
Learn more about Railroad Grade - FS 44A51B

This scenic auto tour route offers a tranquil journey along the southern shore of Tule Lake, located within the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is a study in contrasts, featuring the expansive, water-filled reservoir on one side and vast, verdant grass meadows on the other. As you ...
Learn more about Auto Tour Route Along Sump 1 A and South Sump 1B

This 2.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Stud Hill North - FS 42N26 with Porcupine - FS 42N46, climbing almost 200 feet and dropping almost 100 feet, just enough elevation change to offer some views of the surrounding mountains in the distance. The route travels through new-growth pine forest wit...
Learn more about Red Cinder - FS 41N35Y

This bypass route serves as an optional loop that begins and ends along the Barntop Spur. It offers a concise journey through the rolling landscape of the region, providing travelers with elevated perspectives of the surrounding hills and mountains. A significant highlight of this trail is the promi...
Learn more about Barntop Spur Bypass

This connecting route serves as an efficient bridge between Gold Digger Pass and the Barntop Trail, offering a focused look at the distinct volcanic geology of the region. As you traverse the path, the landscape is defined by a series of mounds and rolling hills constructed of ancient volcanic rock,...
Learn more about FS 46A21A

This 13-mile out-and-back journey originates from and returns to the Gold Digger Pass Trail, taking travelers on a deep exploration of the Modoc National Forest. The route is defined by its transit through a striking canyon framed by towering walls of volcanic rock, which eventually gives way to a s...
Learn more about Barntop - FS 47N14

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34

Forest Service Road 6175 offers a fun, easygoing route from Plush, Oregon, to the Sunstone Collection Area, making it a great option for anyone looking to explore Oregon’s high desert without tackling technical terrain. The road surface is generally well-graded gravel with stretches of compact dirt ...
Learn more about Miner's Draw Cabin - FS 6175, 6145, 6105

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

Little High Rock Canyon is a mix of washboard and two-track trail that travels diagonally across to High Rock Canyon and Soldier's Meadow. This trail is a better choice for those wanting a more exciting experience to the High Rock Canyon Petroglyphs and Soldier's Meadow over the repetitive Soldier's...
Learn more about Little High Rock Canyon

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34