Beginner Off-Road Trails Near North Fork, California

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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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McCleod Flat (5S007Z) might be short on mileage, but it is high on utility, acting as the dusty red carpet to a playground of Sierra adventures. This quick, quarter-mile spur is the definition of "short…
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Soquel Meadow (FS 6S040) is more than just a bumpy ride in the woods; it is a strategic and scenic link in the local network. This 1.7-mile forest service road serves as a vital connector…
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Vista Dome (FS 6S088) is the kind of forest road that makes you want to roll down the windows and cruise. Unlike its rocky neighbors, this smooth, fast dirt and gravel road is a relaxing…
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This is an extremely short, easy 0.6-mile spur above the forest service road of the same name (6S088 -Vista Dome) that provides direct access to high-elevation viewpoints, climbing approximately 290 feet to a granite summit.…
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Chipmunk (FS 6S018) is a scruffy, spirited little side-quest located in the high country above Bass Lake. Accessed via Beasore Road and a short hop along Central Camp Road, this 1.3-mile unmaintained two-track is the…
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Mill Creek (FS 6S040X) is not your average shortcut; it's a slow-motion rumble through a granite rock garden. This 2.8-mile forest road serves as a rugged connector between Beasore Road (FS 5S07) and Soquel Meadow…
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This is a wide, fast, and thoroughly entertaining forest loop that branches off the paved section of Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S010). Sivils Ranch isn't your standard boring fire road; it keeps drivers engaged with…
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If you are looking for a shortcut between Greys Mountain Road and the Sivils Ranch Loop, Bluff (FS 6S011X) is your ticket, but don't expect to get there quickly. This trail is a slow-speed "granite…
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Sivils Mountain (FS 6S011C) is a short but spicy spur that feels less like a road and more like a tight path cut through the jungle. This trail is defined by its narrowness; it is…
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This 5.5-mile route is a rough-and-tumble forest road that feels like a backcountry highway cut through granite. Connecting Soquel Meadow Road (FS 6S040) to the Beasore Loop (FS 6S010X), Greys Mountain offers a distinct change…
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Giant Hyssop (FS 6S026X) is the perfect escape hatch when you tire of the pavement on Beasore Road (FS 5S07). This trail offers an immediate transition from tarmac to a classic Sierra two-track adventure, peeling…
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This 4.2-mile route is a breezy, wide-open forest arterial that serves as the primary connector between Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S10) and Beasore Road (FS 5S07). Unlike the tight, technical spurs that branch off it,…
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Boneyard Meadow (FS 6S072) is the lively social hub of the Soquel and Greys Mountain neighborhood. While the name might sound ominous, the trail itself is a delightful, tight, and twisty romp through the Sierra…
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This is an unmaintained, overgrown dirt road through a severely burned and recovering forest. The route is defined by deep ruts, exposed rocks, and pinstriping brush. This road serves as a remote access or connector…
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Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S010) acts as the grand, dusty spine of the Sierra National Forest in this district. While the route begins its life as a paved road climbing from Highway 41, this submission…
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This 0.55-mile spur is a short, windy alternate track that provides a quick, technical detour off the longer Texas Flat FS road. The trail is a tight, twisty single-track that plunges through a dense, healthy…
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This 3.1-mile connector is a true mixed bag of surfaces, offering a little bit of everything as it links Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S010) to the Beasore Loop (FS 6S010X). The trail is defined by…
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China Wells (FS 6S015) serves as the primary "spinal cord" of the Miami Mountain OHV system. This wide, well-graded forest service road runs north-south through the network, connecting the popular Kamook Staging Area to the…
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This is a short segment of single track, less than half a mile long, that weaves through a scenic forest of oak trees, Jeffrey pine, manzanita, and scrub oak. It is a narrow and winding…
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Ponderosa Fire Line - Lower (FS 6S017) is the friendly, welcoming face of a trail with a split personality. Situated below the junction with Hugh Ryan, this section behaves like a civilized forest boulevard compared…
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This is a short segment of single track that connects dirt bike trails 21E338 and 21E203. It is an easy segment of trail that weaves underneath a canopy of black oak trees and manzanita, tightly…
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