Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Oroville, California

This trail follows an easy ridge route with scenic views into the valley at several points. A wildfire in 2024 left areas with downed trees after storms, and a few small wash sections are present but remain easy to navigate without four-wheel drive.
Learn more about Martin Creek

Easy flat gravel trail taking you around the back side of Little Bald Rock. A couple of areas to turn out and hike up. Ended at a closed gate. There was a big fire in 2024, so they are still clearing trees, but they are keeping the trail maintained. There is another trail at the end by the gate, but...
Learn more about Cross Up

Single wide trail with multiple turnouts and areas to pass. There were a couple of areas to disperse camp. A couple of small washes, but easy to navigate, and some good views of the valley down the ridge. Trail continues on the north side passing Galen Ridge Road, but seems deliberately blocked off ...
Learn more about Madrone

This is a short ATV trail in a remote and primitive section of the Plumas National Forest, accessed off of Four Trees Road. This area was damaged from a large fire in recent years. The entrance to this trail is not marked with a vehicle designation, and it is wide like a road, so it has probably had...
Learn more about Magee Ridge

This trail is rated as a Level 1 difficulty. It offers a relatively easy experience, characterized by a flat, well-maintained road predominantly composed of gravel and dirt. However, it should be noted that during winter, the trail may become muddy, slippery, and snow-covered. Accessible from Laport...
Learn more about Sly Creek Trail

The trail is a wide single-wide path that meanders alongside a creek for a portion of its length. Along the creek’s edge, there are several dispersed camping sites. There’s even an area beyond the end of the marked trail where you can disperse camp, but the trail ends slightly prematurely. If you co...
Learn more about Indian Creek

This trail is a wide, single-wide path that has been freshly cleared. There are a few dispersed camp areas along the trail. Along the way, you’ll encounter a few washes and drainage ditches. Additionally, the trail takes you through some tall, magnificent trees. Watch out for logging trucks; there a...
Learn more about Indian Hill South

The trail is wider, and most of the way, it can accommodate two vehicles. The west end is still single-wide and narrow, but they are clearing the trail. There are some washouts that are about a foot deep, and there are also deep water drains. There are many blind turns, so watch your speed.
Learn more about Upper Indian Creek

This new trail connects Indian Creek to Upper Indian Creek, replacing the decommissioned old trail. It’s relatively easy to navigate, but be cautious of the deep drainage cuts, as they can be rough. The trail climbs abruptly from Indian Creek to Upper Indian Creek, be cautious in wet weather.
Learn more about Indian Creek Connector

This wide, single-wide trail is freshly cleared and offers a scenic journey through tall, beautiful trees. There is a small, tight area where you may touch overgrown brush. Along the trail, there are several dispersed camping spots. There are also a few smaller washes and drainage ditches to cross. ...
Learn more about Ditch Road

The trail varies in width, from single to double, and is freshly cleared. There’s a sign advising against cars driving on the trail. There are drainage ditches and a couple of small washes, each less than 8 inches deep. Depending on the direction, you’ll either climb or descend the west end, and it ...
Learn more about Skinner

This long main route takes you from the High Lakes area to Lake Almanor. It crosses through a big burned section from the Dixie Fire. There are dozens of trails off this main one and many places to disperse camp. There are a good number of washes and ruts, but you can pick a line to make them easy.
Learn more about Humbug Summit Road 31

This is a mostly dirt and rocky trail that takes you up to Saddleback Lookout. The trail is kind of steep, and some sections are a shelf road. The trail does start to have quite a bit of rock and is a little more like shale rock the closer you get to the lookout. You can go up to the lookout, it is ...
Learn more about Saddleback Lookout - FS 25

This trail is more like a fire road and features a few climbs and tight turns. It has a couple of areas designated for dispersed camping and offers some views of the canyon. The trail has been recently recut and cleared in certain sections. Additionally, there are some areas that are single-wide wit...
Learn more about Red Ant

This is an Out-and-Back spur trail that ends in a big flat open area perfect for dispersed camping. There is another small spur at the end for more dispersed camping. The trail ends at a gate since that leads to a PG&E site. Lots of big views on this trail and at the end for camp, but it is not shad...
Learn more about Belden-Longville

This trail takes you from deep in the canyon straight up to the top of the mountain. Some switchbacks and small washes. Goes from more forest to barren red dirt and rock. One section towards the top is narrow with overgrown bushes. Many trees down, we cleared all but one big one near the end of the ...
Learn more about Belden-Longville Burma Road

The trail climbs a bit along the ridge. It’s well-maintained, as the end of the trail leads to a large water pipeline. There are also rockfalls along the trail, so be cautious when coming around turns. The trail is out-and-back and will be very slick when wet from red clay.
Learn more about Walters Slide

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing the mountain slopes. Along the way, you will pass a few private proper...
Learn more about Washington Gaston

This trail goes through a section of the forest that has been previously burned. The trail consists of dirt with a little bit of gravel and baseball and softball-sized rocks. There are some ruts and washes along the trail. A few miles into the trail, there were a few fallen dead trees over the trail...
Learn more about Cirby Tie - FS 26N33

Towle Mill is a 10 mile long tight and winding singletrack loop in the Burlington Trail System. It is easily accessed south of the Skillman Campground off of FS 20-012. The terrain is very similar throughout the entire route, as it continuously winds throughout the rolling forest floor, curving arou...
Learn more about Towle Mill (#66)

This is a short ATV trail in a remote and primitive section of the Plumas National Forest, accessed off of Four Trees Road. This area was damaged from a large fire in recent years. The entrance to this trail is not marked with a vehicle designation, and it is wide like a road, so it has probably had...
Learn more about Magee Ridge

This trail is rated as a Level 1 difficulty. It offers a relatively easy experience, characterized by a flat, well-maintained road predominantly composed of gravel and dirt. However, it should be noted that during winter, the trail may become muddy, slippery, and snow-covered. Accessible from Laport...
Learn more about Sly Creek Trail

This is a mostly dirt and rocky trail that takes you up to Saddleback Lookout. The trail is kind of steep, and some sections are a shelf road. The trail does start to have quite a bit of rock and is a little more like shale rock the closer you get to the lookout. You can go up to the lookout, it is ...
Learn more about Saddleback Lookout - FS 25

This trail is more like a fire road and features a few climbs and tight turns. It has a couple of areas designated for dispersed camping and offers some views of the canyon. The trail has been recently recut and cleared in certain sections. Additionally, there are some areas that are single-wide wit...
Learn more about Red Ant

This trail is rated as a Level 1 difficulty. It offers a relatively easy experience, characterized by a flat, well-maintained road predominantly composed of gravel and dirt. However, it should be noted that during winter, the trail may become muddy, slippery, and snow-covered. Accessible from Laport...
Learn more about Sly Creek Trail

This is a mostly dirt and rocky trail that takes you up to Saddleback Lookout. The trail is kind of steep, and some sections are a shelf road. The trail does start to have quite a bit of rock and is a little more like shale rock the closer you get to the lookout. You can go up to the lookout, it is ...
Learn more about Saddleback Lookout - FS 25

This trail is more like a fire road and features a few climbs and tight turns. It has a couple of areas designated for dispersed camping and offers some views of the canyon. The trail has been recently recut and cleared in certain sections. Additionally, there are some areas that are single-wide wit...
Learn more about Red Ant

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing the mountain slopes. Along the way, you will pass a few private proper...
Learn more about Washington Gaston