Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Sunny Slopes, California

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

FS 4S02Q is a short, 0.55-mile dirt spur branching right off Owen Gorge Road. This two-way, single-lane trail starts wide and easy, with packed dirt and sandy two-track winding through sagebrush and scattered pines. It is suitable for full-size rigs and AWD vehicles. Near its northern connection wit...
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This is a fantastic, scenic through-trail that begins exactly where the Crowley Lake Drive pavement ends, serving as a highly convenient and direct connection to FS 4S54 and 30E303. As you transition onto the dirt, the landscape opens up beautifully, offering expansive views of picturesque surroundi...
Learn more about Crowley Lake Drive - FS 4S120

FS 04S40T is a varied 0.8-mile, two-way, single-lane trail branching off Granite Boulder Scenic Road. It begins as an easy, flat packed-dirt two-track through open sagebrush and scattered pines, suitable for full-size rigs, 4x4s, and AWD vehicles. Around 0.25 miles, dense brush narrows the trail and...
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Embarking directly from Owens Gorge Road, this scenic through-trail offers a magnificent, mellow journey that eventually links up seamlessly with FS 4S05. As you traverse this welcoming pathway, you will be treated to fantastic, wide-open views along a beautifully forested corridor. The surrounding ...
Learn more about FS 4S116

FS 04S40L is a scenic 0.9-mile, single-lane loop branching off Granite Boulder Scenic Road, marked at the entrance by a brown “04S40” carsonite sign. The sandy dirt two-track winds through open sagebrush, rocky outcroppings, and scattered pines. Around the halfway point, a large fallen pine complete...
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FS 04S119 is a scenic 0.7-mile through-trail connecting Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 04S38 with Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 04S40. The smooth dirt and sandy two-track winds through sagebrush, scattered pines, and striking reddish-brown rock formations. The trail remains flat and clear throughou...
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This scenic trail winds through a juniper pine forest with scattered brush and expansive views across rolling hills. The route follows a sandy track that is mostly hard-packed, making for a relatively smooth ride. You’ll encounter the occasional embedded boulder, but overall, the drive is steady and...
Learn more about Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

This trail climbs 170 feet and drops 260 feet over just 2.3 miles, winding through a juniper pine forest dotted with brush and striking rock formations. The track offers a scenic, meandering drive through rolling hills with expansive views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, and dramatic ro...
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FS 04S40H is a scenic, two-way, single-lane connector between FS 04S40T or FS 4S116 and Granite Boulder Scenic Road. The gentle, sandy two-track winds through sagebrush and scattered pines, passing large split-boulder formations and burnt tree snags with expansive mountain views. Vegetation is gener...
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Sheep Camp Road is the main west-to-east trail in this area. The trail starts off at Owen Gorge Road and travels over eight miles through open pine forest, high desert, and in and around pretty rock formations. There are stunning views of the Eastern Sierra as well as Casa Diablo Mountain.
Learn more about Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

A brief connector trail that seamlessly links the beautiful Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop directly to Highway 395. This incredibly mellow 0.6-mile dirt road offers a smooth, relaxing drive through a wide-open and beautifully clear landscape. As you traverse this peaceful route, you will be surrounded by s...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Cutoff - FS 4S38A

This full trail actually starts off just off Highway 395 in the locale of Sunny Slopes. It is paved until after it crosses the Long Valley Dam at Lake Crowley. This mapped trail starts just on the dirt trail and travels for over five miles before it terminates at Benton Crossing Road. This relativel...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Road

Serving as a highly convenient and brief connector route, FS 4S05 seamlessly links the end of trail 4S116 directly to 4S38, which is also known as the beautiful Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop. Spanning just 0.7 miles in total length, this quick track takes you through open terrain with lightly scenic, peac...
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Round Mountain Cutoff, also known as FS 04S67, is a winding trail through tall pine trees. It is relatively flat. It offers beautiful views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. The trail is mostly sandy. There are a few rocky sections to navigate through as well as picturesque rock formations to admire....
Learn more about Round Mountain Cutoff - FS 4S67

This is a very sandy trail that stays mostly flat, with a gentle climb near the end. The track is about a single vehicle wide, though there are occasional pull-offs for passing. The trail begins in a small valley surrounded by rock formations, with the White Mountains on one side and the Eastern Sie...
Learn more about Owens Gorge Loop - FS 4S05

This trail is an offshoot of Sheep Camp Road in the Owen’s Gorge area. It is a pretty simple trail. It does look like this trail hasn’t been used in years. It was somewhat overgrown. There were some spots where you couldn’t see where the trail went. There's some mild off-camber and some ruts. High c...
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This out-and-back trail is just over five miles long. It winds through rock formations and pine trees. Some areas are very narrow. There are many great views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It ends at the Owen's River Gorge cliff edge. There is a turnaround at the end of the trail.
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Forest Service Road 04S126 starts just after the east start of FS4S136. This sandy trail travels through meadows covered with brush and some tall pine trees. As you continue south it can be hard to follow the trail due to taller brush. The trail then has some rutted areas due to water run-off. It st...
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This short, sandy connecting trail is an alternate route to continue the west side of the Round Mountain Loop trail. Round Mountain Loop trail ends abruptly due to a large washout about half a mile from its connection on Sheep Camp Road on the south side. It takes you through a pine forest with view...
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Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

FS 4S02Q is a short, 0.55-mile dirt spur branching right off Owen Gorge Road. This two-way, single-lane trail starts wide and easy, with packed dirt and sandy two-track winding through sagebrush and scattered pines. It is suitable for full-size rigs and AWD vehicles. Near its northern connection wit...
Learn more about FS 4S02Q

This is a fantastic, scenic through-trail that begins exactly where the Crowley Lake Drive pavement ends, serving as a highly convenient and direct connection to FS 4S54 and 30E303. As you transition onto the dirt, the landscape opens up beautifully, offering expansive views of picturesque surroundi...
Learn more about Crowley Lake Drive - FS 4S120

FS 04S40T is a varied 0.8-mile, two-way, single-lane trail branching off Granite Boulder Scenic Road. It begins as an easy, flat packed-dirt two-track through open sagebrush and scattered pines, suitable for full-size rigs, 4x4s, and AWD vehicles. Around 0.25 miles, dense brush narrows the trail and...
Learn more about FS 04S40T

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains rise close by, and at about Mile 4, the White Mountains and Casa Diablo Mountain com...
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

FS 4S02Q is a short, 0.55-mile dirt spur branching right off Owen Gorge Road. This two-way, single-lane trail starts wide and easy, with packed dirt and sandy two-track winding through sagebrush and scattered pines. It is suitable for full-size rigs and AWD vehicles. Near its northern connection wit...
Learn more about FS 4S02Q

This is a fantastic, scenic through-trail that begins exactly where the Crowley Lake Drive pavement ends, serving as a highly convenient and direct connection to FS 4S54 and 30E303. As you transition onto the dirt, the landscape opens up beautifully, offering expansive views of picturesque surroundi...
Learn more about Crowley Lake Drive - FS 4S120

FS 04S40T is a varied 0.8-mile, two-way, single-lane trail branching off Granite Boulder Scenic Road. It begins as an easy, flat packed-dirt two-track through open sagebrush and scattered pines, suitable for full-size rigs, 4x4s, and AWD vehicles. Around 0.25 miles, dense brush narrows the trail and...
Learn more about FS 04S40T