Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lakehead, California
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Dill Scenic Trail
The Dill Scenic Trail is an out and back at Shasta National Forest in California. There are great views of Mount Shasta as well as the surrounding mountains. This trail is not difficult by any… Learn more about Dill Scenic Trail
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Willow Lake Road 29N14
Willow Lake Road takes you to Willow Lake Campground where there are opportunities for fishing, hiking, hot springs, geysers and wildlife viewing. The road in is doable in any high clearance vehicle. When approaching the… Learn more about Willow Lake Road 29N14
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wagner & Siskiyou
This is a great run from Wagner Creek through parts of Siskiyou Pass to Maple Dell Gap. From Maple Dell Gap you can continue on to Squaw Lake or head north and reconnect with Siskiyou… Learn more about Wagner & Siskiyou
Total Miles
37
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Siskiyou Pass
This is segment one of the SW Oregon Overland Adventure Loop. This segment is an easy gravel road between the Mount Ashland Ski Resort and the historic McKee Covered Bridge. It passes by two fire… Learn more about Siskiyou Pass
Total Miles
31.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Long Way to Little Applegate River
This is a connection road between the back side of Talent, OR and the Rogue River/Siskiyou National Forests. The road leaves an area of homes and farms and climbs to about 4,200 feet before descending… Learn more about Long Way to Little Applegate River
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Anderson Butte Road
Anderson Butte Road is exceptionally scenic and can be run in most seasons. There are not many obstacles, though there are a couple of off-shoots that are fun (including Picnic Trail which is a nice… Learn more about Anderson Butte Road
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Spur Road
This is a spur road following Palmer creek. There are lots of active mining claims along this stretch of creek. Also lots of side roads that just dead-end. Up by Baily Gulch, there are remains… Learn more about Spur Road
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Page Mountain
The Page Mountain Trail is an out and back at Siskiyou National Forest in Oregon. It is a very easy ride with one tight spot that could potentially cause pinstripes if not passed with care.… Learn more about Page Mountain
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Happy Valley Ridgeline
Mix of fire roads and old logging roads. The area has been scorched by fire recently. There are a lot of downed trees that cross the trail, be prepared with a chain saw or chain/rope.… Learn more about Happy Valley Ridgeline
Total Miles
33.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor… Learn more about Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49
Gasquet Mountain Road (GMR) is just one of many routes available to access the beautiful Six Rivers National Forest. GMR is a single-lane gravel road that will reveal stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The… Learn more about Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Howland Hill Road
Howland Hill Road is an old stagecoach road nestled in the old-growth redwoods. Few places still exist where you can drive alongside trees as tall as 300'. The main section of Howland Hill Road is… Learn more about Howland Hill Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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