Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Little Valley, California

This trail starts fairly well maintained and leads to a large open area suitable for dispersed camping. Beyond this point, the road deteriorates significantly into an extremely rocky path, with loose, exposed rocks covering much of the surface. A couple of fence posts, without any fencing, mark wher...
Learn more about FS 32N02C

This well-maintained trail winds through a lovely forest, with pine needles covering much of the ground and softening the driving surface in places. The road is fairly dusty, and conditions vary along the way, with a short stretch of rocky red gravel just before and after the split. Beyond this sect...
Learn more about FS 33N09

This well-maintained road is covered in bright red gravel and winds over the mountain before descending from the forest into an open valley. There are numerous side trails and several spots for dispersed camping along the way, making it a good route for those looking to spend more time exploring the...
Learn more about FS 33N26

This short trail climbs into the mountain along a dusty red surface made up of silty sand and rocks. As the road rounds a corner, it appears to continue, but a large fallen tree completely blocks the route, and no established path goes around or through it. The trail ends here, so do not try to push...
Learn more about FS 33N50

This narrow, single-lane trail winds through a beautiful forest with varied terrain along the way. Some sections have a soft pine-needle covering that makes for a smoother ride, while others narrow into rocky corridors surrounded by fallen trees and encroaching branches. Rocks are scattered across t...
Learn more about FS 33N60

This short but enjoyable trail winds through the forest along a brown, sandy road, with plenty of flat areas along the way that are suitable for dispersed camping. The route is generally easy to drive in dry conditions, although some sections have been washed out by rain, leaving uneven areas to nav...
Learn more about FS 33N06

This well-maintained red gravel road winds through the forest before dipping down toward the dry Pine Creek bed. The route is generally easy to drive, with a smooth surface and gentle elevation changes. Near the beginning, a designated parking area serves visitors using the walking trails, as motori...
Learn more about FS 33N47

This trail begins at Highway 44, travels through Lassen National Forest into Lassen Volcanic National Park, and concludes at Butte Lake. The trail is not technical, but can be eroded and present long stretches of washboards. Butte Lake, Campground, Ranger Station, and Cinder Cone hike can all be fou...
Learn more about Butte Lake

This dusty red gravel road appears to be a main connector between several trails in the area. It is generally easy to follow, but the surface is exceptionally corrugated, so expect a rough, bumpy ride for much of the route. Take your time and adjust your speed to stay comfortable on the uneven surfa...
Learn more about FS 33N62

This beautiful trail winds uphill through the mountain on bright red soil, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding forest. The route is enjoyable to drive, with sections of trees trimmed just enough to accommodate ATVs and SxSs. However, a few logs remain across the trail and may need to b...
Learn more about FS 33N17Y

This wide, well-maintained, double-lane dirt road connects the 44 with A21 and provides access to numerous spur trails throughout the area. The surface is generally in good condition, with some light corrugation and rocky sections, but it’s an easy route overall. Traffic is present along the road, e...
Learn more about FS 32N22

This well-maintained gravel road branches off the paved FS 44 and serves as a main connector through the area, gradually climbing into the mountains toward Shoestring Harvey and Ashurst Lake. The route begins in a more open forest setting, with the trees becoming denser as you approach Harvey Mounta...
Learn more about FS 33N02

This is a fairly straightforward trail that starts with a beautiful stretch before opening into a long section across the plains. The route eventually meets the main gravel road 45, with a farmyard visible farther along the road to the left. As you continue, the surface changes to red gravel, which ...
Learn more about FS 33N07

This short, rocky road branches off the 45, climbs into the mountains, briefly levels out, and descends into a beautiful, green, forested area. The route is rocky throughout, like many roads in this part of the forest, so take care with tire placement, especially around sharper rocks. The route has ...
Learn more about FS 33N53

This dusty trail winds through a beautiful forest on a surface of thick red silt and sand, with plenty of rocks hidden underneath. The road is generally easy to navigate, although the loose material creates significant dust in dry conditions and may become muddy when wet. A few man-made drainage or ...
Learn more about FS 32N95Y

This short trail offers a different experience from the route running alongside it, passing through a beautiful forest with volcanic rock formations and a thick covering of pine needles that creates a relatively smooth driving surface. There is some debris and several logs scattered across the road,...
Learn more about FS 33N10

This easy, well-maintained trail winds through a greener section of forest than much of the surrounding area, making it a pleasant route to explore. The road is generally straightforward to navigate, with tall underbrush along some sections being the main obstacle. Toward the end, you’ll reach a tim...
Learn more about FS 33N94B

This route takes you through mostly wide gravel roads. There is a lot of moon dust/thick powder near the town of Westwood. You will be traveling through one of the largest burn scars in California, which was left by the Dixie Fire in 2021. A lot of the timber is still standing.
Learn more about Buffalo Chips

This trail cuts through the Lassen National Forest, surrounded by lots of black oak trees within a small canyon setting. The trail surface consists of hard-packed dirt with some gravel, maintaining a width of one vehicle throughout the route. Many views of the surrounding mountains accompany the dri...
Learn more about Pit Canyon Flat - FS 37N57Y

This 7-mile point-to-point trail starts on Highway 89 and ends at a private land area, traveling through the Lassen National Forest as the main feeder trail to other trails in the area for further exploration. The route consists of a gravel road maintaining a width of 1.5 vehicles throughout, provid...
Learn more about Soldier Mountain Reservoir - FS 37N03

This trail starts fairly well maintained and leads to a large open area suitable for dispersed camping. Beyond this point, the road deteriorates significantly into an extremely rocky path, with loose, exposed rocks covering much of the surface. A couple of fence posts, without any fencing, mark wher...
Learn more about FS 32N02C

This well-maintained trail winds through a lovely forest, with pine needles covering much of the ground and softening the driving surface in places. The road is fairly dusty, and conditions vary along the way, with a short stretch of rocky red gravel just before and after the split. Beyond this sect...
Learn more about FS 33N09

This short trail climbs into the mountain along a dusty red surface made up of silty sand and rocks. As the road rounds a corner, it appears to continue, but a large fallen tree completely blocks the route, and no established path goes around or through it. The trail ends here, so do not try to push...
Learn more about FS 33N50

This narrow, single-lane trail winds through a beautiful forest with varied terrain along the way. Some sections have a soft pine-needle covering that makes for a smoother ride, while others narrow into rocky corridors surrounded by fallen trees and encroaching branches. Rocks are scattered across t...
Learn more about FS 33N60

This trail starts fairly well maintained and leads to a large open area suitable for dispersed camping. Beyond this point, the road deteriorates significantly into an extremely rocky path, with loose, exposed rocks covering much of the surface. A couple of fence posts, without any fencing, mark wher...
Learn more about FS 32N02C

This well-maintained trail winds through a lovely forest, with pine needles covering much of the ground and softening the driving surface in places. The road is fairly dusty, and conditions vary along the way, with a short stretch of rocky red gravel just before and after the split. Beyond this sect...
Learn more about FS 33N09

This short trail climbs into the mountain along a dusty red surface made up of silty sand and rocks. As the road rounds a corner, it appears to continue, but a large fallen tree completely blocks the route, and no established path goes around or through it. The trail ends here, so do not try to push...
Learn more about FS 33N50

This narrow, single-lane trail winds through a beautiful forest with varied terrain along the way. Some sections have a soft pine-needle covering that makes for a smoother ride, while others narrow into rocky corridors surrounded by fallen trees and encroaching branches. Rocks are scattered across t...
Learn more about FS 33N60