Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Twentynine Palms, California

This trail serves as a central entry point to the network of surrounding trails and is one of the most commonly used routes in the area. Being centrally located, you’ll likely share it with campers, riders, and other offroad traffic throughout the day. It has a nice flow with good width and only a f...
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This BLM dispersed camping area is a solid go-to if you’re riding near Joshua Tree National Forest. There’s plenty of room to stage, camp, and spread out with your crew without feeling cramped. This trail works as one of the main entry points and loops into several offshoots that connect to other fu...
Learn more about JNP Camping Area Entry

This is a fantastic family adventure. The entire trail is located inside Joshua Tree National Park. It is a long loop trail that is very scenic with beautiful vistas, interesting rock formations, ancient volcanic lava flows, and Joshua Trees. The loop portion of the trail is one-way (clockwise).
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This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and one that will take you to the very top of Eureka Peak with just a few hundred feed of walking. There may b...
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This trail offers a fantastic introduction to desert driving, primarily wide enough for two cars and framed by Joshua Trees. While there are a few soft sand patches to be aware of, the ride is generally smooth. Consider this trail as a connection between Giant Rock and the Integratron. Both location...
Learn more about Integratron

Wind your way up this canyon that is primarily sand and small rocks. There are a few extra credit options that do have bypasses, except for one or two obstacles at the end. Anything other than a stock SUV can navigate this canyon. The elevation gain is noticeable in the flora once you exit the canyo...
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Roadrunner Rut is an easy dirt road that climbs into the jumbo boulder gardens and skirts along Black Lava Butte. It changes its name to BLM S1421 as it crosses into BLM lands and descends towards a network of sandy BLM roads in the washes that litter the boulder fields in this area. Roadrunner Rut ...
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Pinkham Canyon Road can be accessed from Joshua Tree National Park. To access the Pinkham Canyon Trail from the BLM trailhead. Exit I-10 from either East or West to the Frontage Road off-ramp. Stop at the BLM kiosk to air down, then continue on the California River Aqueduct Road, which is owned by ...
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BLM #C3524 is a mellow, sandy road that climbs from Highway 18 up into the boulders at the NE corner of the Bighorn Wilderness boundary. It is only rated a two because of a couple of spots crossing washes with deep sand that require lower air pressure and occasionally 4WD. At its Southern terminus, ...
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This short half-mile spur legally enters the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness to reach a spring. The road surface is dirt and sand. The land on both sides of the road is wilderness. Stay on the established roadway. There is a dispersed campsite with an established fire ring that can comfortably support ...
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2315

Black Eagle Mine Road is a 9.6-mile road in Joshua Tree National Park. This is an out-and-back road. Along this route, there are turnouts to stop and explore on foot and take photos. The road is easy with washboards here and there. Small wash crossings are dispersed throughout the road; just keep yo...
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Bighorn Connector is a well-used trail that connects the ends of adjacent BLM roads that terminate near the Bighorn Wilderness boundary to create a series of interconnected loops. It is an easy combination of sandy washes and loose hill climbs. Its elevation above 4,000 feet provides a little respit...
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This short dead-end spur accesses an overlook that provides territorial views into the valley below and the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness on both sides of the New Dixie Mine Road. It starts out as an easy sand track but gets rocky and loose as it climbs to the overlook perch. There is room for two ve...
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2317

This short, sandy 1-mile spur road is broken into two separate numbered segments - BLM C2319 AND BLM C2352. It accesses a small parking area at the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness boundary and a single remote campsite a short hike in from the wilderness boundary. There are 'No Vehicle' signs posted at t...
Learn more about Spur Roads - BLM C2319 - C2352

BLM #C3429 is a sandy road that climbs from Cholla Road in the community of Johnson Valley, CA into the boulders along to the boundary of the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness. It is part of a network of official numbered and signed BLM roads and unofficial local tracks connecting numerous sand washes to...
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To reach Giant Rock, turn off Boone Road and head across Means Lakebed. The route generally consists of smooth desert sand interspersed with small washes. Numerous intertwining trails offer choices in your path. Be mindful of crossing ruts from intersecting trails and the occasional wash. Stay alert...
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New Dixie Mine Road runs West from Hwy 247 at Flamingo Heights into an unnamed valley that splits two separate sections of the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness. This 8.5-mile road is generally an easy drive with the occasional scramble up and out of washes. There are numerous spur roads leading to trailh...
Learn more about New Dixie Mine Road - BLM C2330

Thermal Canyon Road can be accessed from the Frontage Road off-ramp off of I-10, either from the East or West. Stop at the BLM kiosk for the Pinkham Canyon Trail; then continue on the California River Aqueduct Road owned by the Metropolitan Water District. Various private and other agencies have rig...
Learn more about Thermal Canyon Road

This is a great area with plenty of different off-road options to explore. The trail itself is easygoing, making it perfect for newer riders or anyone looking for a laid-back cruise. You'll wind through rolling desert hills, endless Joshua trees, and wide-open scenery that's hard to beat. Sometimes ...
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This fun, flowy wash trail is a great little detour if you're exploring the area around Rattlesnake Canyon. It offers wide-open desert views, smooth riding, and makes for a perfect offshoot to mix into a longer day. Nothing too serious, just an enjoyable stretch that keeps the ride very interesting.
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This trail serves as a central entry point to the network of surrounding trails and is one of the most commonly used routes in the area. Being centrally located, you’ll likely share it with campers, riders, and other offroad traffic throughout the day. It has a nice flow with good width and only a f...
Learn more about Romp Route

This BLM dispersed camping area is a solid go-to if you’re riding near Joshua Tree National Forest. There’s plenty of room to stage, camp, and spread out with your crew without feeling cramped. This trail works as one of the main entry points and loops into several offshoots that connect to other fu...
Learn more about JNP Camping Area Entry

This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and one that will take you to the very top of Eureka Peak with just a few hundred feed of walking. There may b...
Learn more about Eureka Peak

This trail offers a fantastic introduction to desert driving, primarily wide enough for two cars and framed by Joshua Trees. While there are a few soft sand patches to be aware of, the ride is generally smooth. Consider this trail as a connection between Giant Rock and the Integratron. Both location...
Learn more about Integratron

This trail serves as a central entry point to the network of surrounding trails and is one of the most commonly used routes in the area. Being centrally located, you’ll likely share it with campers, riders, and other offroad traffic throughout the day. It has a nice flow with good width and only a f...
Learn more about Romp Route

This BLM dispersed camping area is a solid go-to if you’re riding near Joshua Tree National Forest. There’s plenty of room to stage, camp, and spread out with your crew without feeling cramped. This trail works as one of the main entry points and loops into several offshoots that connect to other fu...
Learn more about JNP Camping Area Entry

This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and one that will take you to the very top of Eureka Peak with just a few hundred feed of walking. There may b...
Learn more about Eureka Peak

This trail offers a fantastic introduction to desert driving, primarily wide enough for two cars and framed by Joshua Trees. While there are a few soft sand patches to be aware of, the ride is generally smooth. Consider this trail as a connection between Giant Rock and the Integratron. Both location...
Learn more about Integratron