Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mountain Meadows, California

Whitmore Gold Mines is a short, scenic desert loop perfect for beginners, history buffs, and offroaders looking for a quick excursion into the western Mojave Desert's rich mining past. Located just west of Sierra Highway near Rosamond, this trail provides an accessible detour with low-intensity driv...
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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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Jawbone to Lake Isabella is a scenic, long-distance dirt route perfect for high-clearance SUV and truck owners looking to transition from the sprawling high desert of the Mojave up into the cool, pine-covered heights of the Piute Mountains. Covering approximately 48.7 miles, this point-to-point jour...
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This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding trail to the top. At that point, SC176 continues to the northeast. There is also a split-off to the ...
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Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse Ranges. The ride to the top is relatively easy and can be done entirely in 2WD if the trail is dry. Mak...
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This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
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Maxwell Road is a 9.9-mile dirt route in the Angeles National Forest, connecting Lake Hughes Road to Liebre Mountain and the Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). Climbing from 3,211 feet near Lake Hughes to 5,425 feet near Sawmill Mountain, the trail offers expansive views of the western Sierra Pelo...
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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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Lake Hughes Truck Trail is an ideal route for beginner offroaders and scenic cruisers looking for a straightforward dirt drive with sweeping views of the Leona and Antelope Valleys. Starting just east of Lake Hughes in remote northern Los Angeles County, California, this 3.3-mile trail climbs from a...
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This short trail connects the Lake Hughes Truck Trail with Grass Mountain, FS 6N04. It is a mostly uneventful and short trail that, unlike others in the area, has quite a bit of shade thanks to young pine trees. There are a few switchbacks, ruts, and loose gravel, especially on the northern side of ...
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Tule Divide offers an easy, scenic drive through the Sierra Pelona Range, making it perfect for beginners, families, and those looking for a relaxing dirt-road cruise with panoramic views. Spanning approximately 14.4 miles, this point-to-point route primarily follows Burns Canyon Road and other fore...
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This is a short but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and the high desert to the north and northeast. Access this trail via San Francisquito Canyon Road by taking Forest Route 6N04, making a left onto...
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The Holy Cow Trail is in the Hungry Valley SVRA and is a short .08 of a mile loop located at the Southeastern end of the Power Line Road at GPS coordinates N34.75973° W118.80220°. While the main trail will accommodate full-size vehicles, it has a narrow spur for dirt bikes and ATVs that crosses the...
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This is the last section of the Power Line Road. It starts at GPS coordinates N34.77422° W118.83203° at the intersection with the Wheatfield Trail. The trail is 2.7 miles in length and ends at a locked gate at GPS coordinates N34.75973° W118.80220°. Be careful of the washout on the left just past ...
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The Salt Lick Trail starts at the intersection with the Power Line Road - East Trail at GPS coordinates N34.77486° W118.84505° and is 1.4 miles long. This is an out-and-back trail that ends at a locked gate. There is an option to take the Wheatfield Trail at 1 mile down the trail. This is a hard-p...
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This is a short (.08 of a mile) trail that begins at the end of the Power Line Road - East Trail (GPS coordinates N34.77486° W118.84505°) and ends at the intersection with the Salt Lick Trail (GPS coordinates N34.78439° W118.83435°). It is a hard pack trail with just a few small whoops and some twis...
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This route consists of two main trails, SC47 and SC328. The trail can be accessed on the West from Kelso Valley Road and from the East at the actual Dove Springs. My route includes the section between SC69 on the West and ends at the Actual Dove Springs. Most of this trail is a semi-soft double-wide...
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This trail runs along the western border of the Dove Springs OHV Open Riding Area, high above the canyon with sweeping views down into the main riding area. It serves as a primary feeder road to many of the popular hill climbs, ramps, and wall trails below, so expect frequent traffic and vehicles cl...
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A very fun and flowing trail in the east/north east area of the Hungry Valley SVRA. Accessed off Powerline road, this is a great option for dirt bikes and ATVs to avoid SXS and 4x4 traffic. Watch out for oncoming traffic as this is a two way trail. There are several blind corners, proof in the pictu...
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A fun and flowing intermediate dirt bike and ATV trail with lots of elevation changes, twists, and turns. This is part of the Brome Trail group, which, like Lower Brome, adds an extra level of difficulty to Brome Trail by itself. Traveling this trail west to east will present the most challenging pa...
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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
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Maxwell Road is a 9.9-mile dirt route in the Angeles National Forest, connecting Lake Hughes Road to Liebre Mountain and the Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). Climbing from 3,211 feet near Lake Hughes to 5,425 feet near Sawmill Mountain, the trail offers expansive views of the western Sierra Pelo...
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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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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash

Maxwell Road is a 9.9-mile dirt route in the Angeles National Forest, connecting Lake Hughes Road to Liebre Mountain and the Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). Climbing from 3,211 feet near Lake Hughes to 5,425 feet near Sawmill Mountain, the trail offers expansive views of the western Sierra Pelo...
Learn more about Maxwell Road

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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