Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tipton, California

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Jawbone to Lake Isabella

Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa

Monache Meadows

Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Movie Road, Alabama Hills

Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

McIver's Cabin Trail Head

30 miles North of Mojave, CA on the 14 Fwy, is the Dove Springs open riding area. This area is well maintained and well marked with trail signs. The main trail leading into Dove Springs…
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Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jawbone OHV Area

Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

Alabama Hills Singletrack

Exploring the Alabama Hills Singletrack by dirt bike allows for you to get up close to incredible rock formations and go where no other vehicle can. This singletrack trail that crosses the high desert of…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well…
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Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Liebre Mountain

Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV

Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV is a stunning route high up in the San Rafael Mountains, providing awesome views into Los Padres NF and the Lake Cachuma foothills. This forest route is accessed via the Upper…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Iron Canyon Scenic Trail

The Iron Canyon Scenic Trail is an easy-going dirt trail that winds its way around the Red Cliffs of Red Rock Canyon State Park. It's very easy-going as there are no major obstacles to worry…
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Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail

The Dutch Cleanser Mine in Red Rock Canyon State Park is the perfect place to end your adventure or have lunch when exploring the area. The Mine is massive as you can walk in and…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel

The trail is single-car wide with short climbs and descents. This is a short trail with great views from multiple locations of the trail. This is the backway to the William Henry Schmidt Tunnel. It's…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Whitmore Gold Mines

This is a quick and easy trail that showcases some of the mining history of the western Mojave Desert. It is mostly hard-packed, and there are plenty of areas to park and walk to the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona

Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Maxwell Road

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Iron Canyon EP21

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…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Saline Valley Road

Death Valley is famous for its barren valleys and soaring vistas, but few people wander into its more remote regions like Saline Valley. The road into this area is dirt, and often heavily corrugated and…
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Total Miles
74.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

R20

A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

R44

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Kiss The Boundary

This trail is a fun blast through the hills with bermed corners, some washes, and occasional deep whoops. This trail just kisses the boundary between the Spangler OHV Area and BLM land. The trail is…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Old Searles Station Road

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks

The trail starts at the north end with hard pack dirt road passing through an open meadow before coming to a massive open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south until…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp