Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Monmouth, California

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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 trail winds along the side of Peckinpah Mountain and is generally only single vehicle-width at best in most places. The surface consists primarily of packed dirt with embedded small and larger rocks. There are…
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This is a short ATV trail that connects from the Forest Service road FS 8S065A up to 23E291. It starts off with a semi-steep climb from the southeast end, with loose rocks and shallow ruts,…
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This trail starts at the end of 23E268 and continues north on a similar path. It's a wide dirt two-track that winds through the pine trees, sometimes with the trees closely lining the path, but…
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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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This is a point-to-point route running from the main Peckinpah Road, past the Whiskey Falls campground and Whiskey Falls, and out into the Roush Creek area. The trail mostly consists of packed dirt, but also…
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This is a point-to-point trail that runs from Peckinpah Road to 23E284 and 23E285 Browns Trail. The route is at least as wide as a full-size vehicle and has a few wider sections to allow…
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This is one of the longer and easier ATV trails in the Whisky Falls trail system, at 1.4 miles long and rated Easy by the Forest Service. It's a mostly gradual and wide path through…
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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 is an essential, short 1.1-mile spur providing high-clearance access to a unique ridge-top viewpoint. The trail climbs rapidly through a mixed-severity 2020 Creek Wildfire burn zone, which has exposed the dramatic granite formations and…
Learn more about Azalea Creek - FS 9S014B

This is an easy, short 2.6-mile spur that leads to a scenic access at a spectacular campsite at a rock grouping above Azeala Creek with regional views out over Shaver Lake. The trail is a…
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This 1-mile-long ATV trail tightly winds through the Sierra National Forest, descending almost 600 feet in elevation from east to west through a shaded section of forest lined with ferns, cedars, and pines, and goes…
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This 0.7-mile connector trail in the Bald Mountain trail network is a short, twisty, and fun two-track trail that is essential for linking the high-elevation roads in the area ( between Lazy M and Bow…
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This 4.6-mile forest connector is the definition of a "Sunday drive" in the woods--easy, breezy, and scenic. Francis Junction serves as a vital artery connecting two sections of Central Camp Road (FS 6S042), offering a…
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This 2.8-mile road is a key connector designed for efficient travel through the high country. The trail is a wide, smooth two-track that traverses a vast expanse of the 2020 Creek Wildfire burn scar (visible…
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This is an easy, wide 2.1-mile dirt forest service road designed for fast transit through the high country. The road runs through a massive, high-severity burn scar from the 2020 Creek Wildfire (visible in photos),…
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