Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Redcrest, California

Sherwood Road

This is a 43-mile long trek through dirt logging roads with some spectacular views of the northern California redwoods. It is a great way to start a trip up the Mendocino coastline and on your…
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Total Miles
39.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Howland Hill Road

Howland Hill Road is an old stagecoach road nestled in the old-growth redwoods. Few places still exist where you can drive alongside trees as tall as 300'. The main section of Howland Hill Road is…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Eel's Cliff

This route will take you from Upper Lake all the way to Eel River/Lake Pillsbury. It begins with great views of the valley, plenty of camping and resting spots in-between, and ends with your choice…
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Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49

Gasquet Mountain Road (GMR) is just one of many routes available to access the beautiful Six Rivers National Forest. GMR is a single-lane gravel road that will reveal stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Mendo-Lake Road

An easy scenic route over mountain ridges through South Cow Mountain OHV that connects lakeport to Ukiah. This is the main dirt road through cow mountain that has multiple harder trails off either side and…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Letts Lake

This trail is a little less than 4 miles and leads to Letts Lake and campground. As the only lake in the lower half of Mendocino NF, it is worth visiting. There are four campsites…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi