Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Ridgecrest Heights, California

This is the Western section of the Murano trail as it enters the Spangler Hills OHV area and leads in from BLM land that borders the town of Ridgecrest. It continues past this part 1 section and links through many other trails in the area as you enter the OHV area. The Desert Tortious is endangered ...
Learn more about Murano Trail Part 1

A fun run one to the boundary of the OHV area. The trail has lots of bermed corners and many sandy sections. There is a great camping area with a nice view and a high boulder with established fire rings. Being an OHV area, there are plenty of other options to explore along the way. Watch for the end...
Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip

Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up to a foot including sharp ledges and steep grades. Trail is typically one vehicle wide with places t...
Learn more about Iron Canyon EP21

One of the more established boundary trails in the area. A generally easy connector trail to attach with other trails in the area. The trail has some whoops and bermed corners and crosses some sandy washes. Be sure to watch for other riders and wildlife in the area. There is some LTE cell service. Y...
Learn more about Boundary Circle 1

Kiss The Boundary is an exciting, fast-paced desert track perfect for novice to intermediate offroaders looking to experience the rolling terrain and sweeping vistas of the Spangler Hills OHV Area. This 3.9-mile route features a mix of soft sand and dirt, skirting the boundary line between the open ...
Learn more about Kiss The Boundary

This trail starts out easy for larger rigs to access dispersed camping areas. It should be very doable for trailers and Motorhomes. Be sure to stop at the last large open space on the NE side of the trail. The trail gets narrow and soft as it continues up the hill. Once on top of the hill, you will ...
Learn more about Easy Way to Camp From Trona Road

It's a generally sandy two-track trail with plenty of bermed corners and some deeper washouts. The trail progresses and crosses through some impressive large rocks. Watch for desert tortoises and military planes buzzing the deck VERY LOW. If you are lucky, one of the pilots may wave at you! There ar...
Learn more about Lower Murano Road

The trail starts at the north end with a hard-packed dirt road. It passes through an open meadow before coming to a massive, open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south until it links up with the old railroad grade. This section is a "choose your own adventure" area, a...
Learn more about Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks

This 4.1-mile point-to-point route is ideal for beginner to intermediate offroaders seeking a scenic desert trek between Trona Road and the Wagon Wheel OHV area near Ridgecrest, California. Standing out for its starting point at Rosebud Rocks—a large, uniquely painted rock formation—the trail delive...
Learn more about Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV

This appears to be the main cut across the road for dispersed camping. There are plenty of fire rings and flat spots to pick from. The road is mostly graded, and some washboard with plenty of room to pass oncoming traffic. The trail may be impassable when muddy. 3 bars 5G. There may be train and hig...
Learn more about Old Searles Station Road

Milford Road Cutover is a scenic and straightforward 3.6-mile connector trail ideal for beginners, overlanders, and those looking for a quick route between Highway 178 and Trona Road in the Mojave Desert. What makes this trail stand out is its easy access to dispersed camping and the frequent opport...
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This is a fun ride up the canyon from Indian Wells Brewery that takes you to the Nadeau-Magnolia Mine. This is one of the few abandoned mine sites that still maintains its historical charm. The road up is a pretty easy climb, with only a few ruts here and there. Pack a lunch and enjoy the views.
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Part of Jawbone-Butterbredt BLM, this route follows large power lines for reliable navigation reference while running parallel to Highway 14. Lots of washboards create constant jarring throughout the journey. Various sections feature ruts ranging from 12 to 18 inches deep, creating serious vertical ...
Learn more about BLM LAP Highway 178 South

Starting off the Highway 395 feeder south of Brady's Mini Mart, this connector delivers you to the trail accessing Short Canyon Trailhead as well as other trails in the area. Sandy surface alternates between loose and hard-packed sections, creating variable traction conditions. Vegetation mixes creo...
Learn more about Short Canyon Road - BLM SE138

This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo Hill, Saddleback Mountain, and Red Mountain creating...
Learn more about BLM RM26

Starting off BLM SE138, this sandy route features lots of off-camber sections, ruts, and articulating whoops while going up and down small hills in decidedly non-flat terrain that will test your suspension thoroughly. The trail crosses BLM SE137 and Grapevine Canyon Road before terminating on the no...
Learn more about BLM SE125

Starting off Highway 178 with immediate views of Robbers Roost towering at 4,200 feet, this sandy 1 to 2.5 vehicle wide route serves as an alternative to the aqueduct route. Ruts, off camber sections, and uneven sections appear along the trail creating varied obstacles. Running through a limited use...
Learn more about BLM LA2 Highway 178 South

Starting on the feeder road off Highway 395 north of Brady's Mini Mart, this sandy alternative route heads west toward Short Canyon, serving as another option to reach Short Canyon Trailhead beyond BLM SE139. The trail crosses trails LAP and LA2 along its path. Thick desert flora lines the route, in...
Learn more about Leliter Road - BLM SE137

This seasonally graded two-vehicle wide sandy route starts on the feeder road accessible right off Highway 395. Heading west into Grapevine Canyon, the Eastern Sierra Mountains serve as your dramatic backdrop. Whoops and ruts punctuate the sandy surface while runoff ruts appear throughout the trail,...
Learn more about Grapevine Canyon Road - BLM SE128

This seasonally graded sand route runs along one of the LADWP aqueducts as a mostly wide shelf trail. Great views emerge above of rock formations, while the valley below and mountains on the far side create layered scenery. Small ruts and deeper sand sections appear throughout, while dust kicks up c...
Learn more about Aquaduct Road 2 Highway 178 North LA1

This is the Western section of the Murano trail as it enters the Spangler Hills OHV area and leads in from BLM land that borders the town of Ridgecrest. It continues past this part 1 section and links through many other trails in the area as you enter the OHV area. The Desert Tortious is endangered ...
Learn more about Murano Trail Part 1

Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up to a foot including sharp ledges and steep grades. Trail is typically one vehicle wide with places t...
Learn more about Iron Canyon EP21

One of the more established boundary trails in the area. A generally easy connector trail to attach with other trails in the area. The trail has some whoops and bermed corners and crosses some sandy washes. Be sure to watch for other riders and wildlife in the area. There is some LTE cell service. Y...
Learn more about Boundary Circle 1

Kiss The Boundary is an exciting, fast-paced desert track perfect for novice to intermediate offroaders looking to experience the rolling terrain and sweeping vistas of the Spangler Hills OHV Area. This 3.9-mile route features a mix of soft sand and dirt, skirting the boundary line between the open ...
Learn more about Kiss The Boundary

This is the Western section of the Murano trail as it enters the Spangler Hills OHV area and leads in from BLM land that borders the town of Ridgecrest. It continues past this part 1 section and links through many other trails in the area as you enter the OHV area. The Desert Tortious is endangered ...
Learn more about Murano Trail Part 1

A fun run one to the boundary of the OHV area. The trail has lots of bermed corners and many sandy sections. There is a great camping area with a nice view and a high boulder with established fire rings. Being an OHV area, there are plenty of other options to explore along the way. Watch for the end...
Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip

One of the more established boundary trails in the area. A generally easy connector trail to attach with other trails in the area. The trail has some whoops and bermed corners and crosses some sandy washes. Be sure to watch for other riders and wildlife in the area. There is some LTE cell service. Y...
Learn more about Boundary Circle 1

Kiss The Boundary is an exciting, fast-paced desert track perfect for novice to intermediate offroaders looking to experience the rolling terrain and sweeping vistas of the Spangler Hills OHV Area. This 3.9-mile route features a mix of soft sand and dirt, skirting the boundary line between the open ...
Learn more about Kiss The Boundary