Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Patterson, California
The Rut
This is a lightly traveled trail with a dirt floor. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with erosion. Potential water crossings up to a foot deep, in the winter, and in some spots the rut is 3ft… Learn more about The Rut
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Airola Meadow Loop
Nice views along a graded in the begging logging road. The road becomes ungraded but really good all the way back. Some brush, nothing to pinstripe your rig. Early season, may want to bring a… Learn more about Airola Meadow Loop
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rowdy Cow
This is a lightly traveled dirt road with some ruts, loose rock, slight inclines, and narrow passages due to brush. Other challenges include snow in the winter snow and water crossings up to a foot… Learn more about Rowdy Cow
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Soda Creek Logging Camp
From Hwy 4 side the all-day adventure was on ungraded logging roads. They still log here on these roads so please drive slow and be aware of logging trucks possibly coming at you. You will… Learn more about Soda Creek Logging Camp
Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Buck Ranch
Easy graded logging road in the beginning 1st mile, then it becomes decent rocky terrain, some small climbs, nothing hard. Once you take off from the green route on OnX, this is a really easy… Learn more about Buck Ranch
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bailey Ridge
A 5-mile stretch of connecting forest service roads. It is a particularly useful trail if you are driving a non street legal vehicle and camping at Black Springs or off of 7N23. The trail features… Learn more about Bailey Ridge
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Berdoo Canyon Road
This is a fantastic trail that can be run in either direction. The trail is relatively easy, but there are a few obstacles that can give you trouble if you don't have enough clearance and… Learn more about Berdoo Canyon Road
Total Miles
23
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Coast Road
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Sapps Hill
An easy trail with a few mud holes after a summer thunderstorm. There are plenty of places for dispersed camping along the route, and if you drive all the way to the end, you will… Learn more about Sapps Hill
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Pine Tunnel
This trail is lined with pine trees and features a baby rock garden. It is no longer maintained by the Forest Service and ends where it is blocked by multiple fallen trees. Dispersed camping can… Learn more about Pine Tunnel
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Old Tamarack
This trail was once known as "Tamarack OHV 4x4" and has been closed since 2014. The start of the trail is still open and leads to a dispersed campsite before it is blocked by many… Learn more about Old Tamarack
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Elephant Lake
This trail follows the South Fork of the John Day River and crosses a very remote area. It's a great area for camping and hiking. Destinations include Blacks Canyon, Izee Falls, and several historical sites.… Learn more about Elephant Lake
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Eagle Meadows
This is an awesome out and back trail with amazing cliff views, creek crossings, beautiful trees and several great camping spots. Plenty of shorter trails splinter off the main roads, offering endless adventure. This route… Learn more about Eagle Meadows
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Chepo Saddle 6S13
This is a Sierra foothill road near Bass Lake, which is not visible on this trek. It is a clear dirt road with very little pinstriping. Some rutting but very manageable. There are several ways… Learn more about Chepo Saddle 6S13
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wrights Lake Rd - 11N26A
This is a smooth, out-and-back dirt trail that's single lane. The trail has very little change in elevation and can be driven with a 2WD SUV. A wide turn-around circle is located at one mile… Learn more about Wrights Lake Rd - 11N26A