Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Lake Sherwood, California

City Highline Road offers a scenic dirt-road driving experience perfect for those looking to escape the busier trails around Santa Clarita. This non-technical route stretches for approximately 9.5 miles as it winds along the rugged hills of San Francisquito Canyon, closely following the utility powe...
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This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It’s fairly well maintained, accessible in dry conditions with a two-wheel drive vehicle, and ideal for a ...
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This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted, and require 4x4 and in some cases a rear locker. There are plenty of turnouts and viewpo...
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Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
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Rush Canyon Road starts as pavement on the north side of Sierra Highway. Once the pavement ends on the way up the hill, it is a mostly flat dirt road. It is a short road that ends at restrooms and a nice open area to park your rig and trailer if one is hooked up to the rig. This is the same open are...
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This is a loop route that circles the peak of Alamo Mountain, providing amazing scenic views of the surrounding Sespe Wilderness. It is open to both street-legal vehicles and OHVs with a valid green sticker. The trail is single-vehicle wide and consists primarily of packed dirt with shallow erosion ...
Learn more about Alamo Mountain OHV - FS 8N01.3

Flat OHV Trail is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail. It is really fun and flowing, taking riders through the lower elevations of Rowher Flats OHV Area. Rideable by just about any skill level, there is nothing too challenging along this trail for even beginner riders. It is rated a "blue" trail by the p...
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Texas OHV Trail is like a main artery trail through the riding area. There are a number of connecting trails to this one that make for some great rides. Texas OHV is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. This two-way trail runs primarily northeast to southwest and can be ridden comfortably in eith...
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Spring OHV Trail is a fun connector between Staging Area #1 and Staging Area #3. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail with some really fun twists and turns. Nice and flowing, this trail would be great for a seasoned beginner to level up their riding. There are a couple of sections that are tigh...
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A fun and easy trail close to the staging areas. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail. One end is just to the south of Staging Area #1. The other end is at FS 5N14, close to both Stage and Flat OHV trails. Mostly flat with nice winding turns, this is a great trail for beginners as both ends mee...
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This is a short connector trail between staging area #1 and FS 5N14. This is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail that gets you off the main road away from 4x4 and SxS traffic. This trail has a "blue" rating, but just about anyone can ride this one. It is very easy, with a few gentle ups and downs, to kee...
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Stage OHV Trail (FS 3414W10) is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. One end begins at Staging Area #2, and the other is off of Texas Canyon Road. This is a fun trail for all skill levels, with only a couple of steep sections that shouldn't pose too much of a challenge for beginner riders. There ...
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Butterfield Trail delivers a diverse and engaging 4x4 experience just off San Francisquito Canyon Road, offering a medium-difficulty route that combines varied terrain with scenic surroundings. It’s a well-balanced trail that gives drivers a taste of technical off-roading without pushing into extrem...
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Buffer OHV Trail is an easy, enjoyable route located near Staging Area #3 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. The trail forms a loop around the open riding area just south of the staging area, making it a convenient and accessible option. This two-way trail is designated for dirt bikes and ATVs only and f...
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Knob OHV Trail is an enjoyable dirt bike and ATV route with easy access from Staging Area #2 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. This two-way trail runs primarily north to south and can be ridden comfortably in either direction. From the south, it begins at Staging Area #2, and on the northern end, it con...
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Pipeline Road Southwest is a 1.8-mile Green Circle connector in the Hungry Valley SVRA. It starts at the fence on Gold Hill Road and runs northwest, connecting directly to Roadrunner Trail. The route is mostly sand with some rocky sections, though the rocks are small. Vegetation is heavy and overgro...
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This is a relatively short dirt road that loops off Mutau OHV Trail - FS 7N03, the main access road in the area. It passes through wooded areas to an open meadow space near the trailhead for Yellowjacket Singletrack - FS 20W24. Along the route, there are a couple of pullout areas that would be good ...
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Liebre Mountain is a scenic, introductory-level off-road route traversing the high ridges of the Angeles National Forest, offering stunning vistas of the Antelope Valley and Mojave Desert to the north. Stretching roughly 18 miles along Forest Road 7N23, this trail is ideal for beginner off-roaders a...
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Great single-track trail off of San Francisquito Canyon Road. Signs say motorcycle or ATV, but take a look at the pictures, not sure how a quad is fitting down this trail. Regardless, the trail is super fun, tight, but not too technical. It does not appear that this trail sees much traffic, as the b...
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It is a flowing trail accessible only to dirt bikes and quads. This one-way-only trail gives you a nice piece of mind that no one will be coming the other way around a corner. The first section is the most technical, with a short, steep uphill followed by a steep hillside traverse after. AAfterwarda...
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City Highline Road offers a scenic dirt-road driving experience perfect for those looking to escape the busier trails around Santa Clarita. This non-technical route stretches for approximately 9.5 miles as it winds along the rugged hills of San Francisquito Canyon, closely following the utility powe...
Learn more about City Highline Road

This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It’s fairly well maintained, accessible in dry conditions with a two-wheel drive vehicle, and ideal for a ...
Learn more about Lower City Highline Road

This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted, and require 4x4 and in some cases a rear locker. There are plenty of turnouts and viewpo...
Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway

Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
Learn more about Magic Mountain Summit Trail

City Highline Road offers a scenic dirt-road driving experience perfect for those looking to escape the busier trails around Santa Clarita. This non-technical route stretches for approximately 9.5 miles as it winds along the rugged hills of San Francisquito Canyon, closely following the utility powe...
Learn more about City Highline Road

This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It’s fairly well maintained, accessible in dry conditions with a two-wheel drive vehicle, and ideal for a ...
Learn more about Lower City Highline Road

This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted, and require 4x4 and in some cases a rear locker. There are plenty of turnouts and viewpo...
Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway

Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
Learn more about Magic Mountain Summit Trail