Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wilkerson, California

This route starts off as a wide very sandy road that goes by a very popular mountain bike area, so watch out for bikers throughout the journey. The trail takes you up a canyon with hills on both sides, offering beautiful views of the mountains as you're approaching and giving you a preview of what t...
Learn more about Coyote Valley Road

This sand and dirt trail is filled with embedded rocks of all sizes, from small loose chunks to larger boulders scattered along the way. It climbs nearly 800 feet in under 3 miles and rewards you with stunning views of the Eastern Sierras, the valley below, and the surrounding hills. The first 2 mil...
Learn more about FS 32E306

This 5.5-mile out-and-back trail climbs steadily toward one of the small peaks in the Eastern Sierra, offering a mix of rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. The lower section starts as packed dirt with small embedded rocks, winding through an open meadow filled with brush and wildflowers. With no...
Learn more about FS 32E307

This well-maintained dirt and gravel road provides access through the OHV area to Inyo National Forest. The route is wide enough for vehicles to pass and travels directly toward the mountains, offering excellent views of the surrounding peaks, including 14,000-foot mountains in the distance. Around ...
Learn more about Redding Canyon Road

This route climbs over 1,000 feet and drops just over 300 feet before peaking at 10,308 feet. The trail runs through an open meadow surrounded by hills and the Eastern Sierra Range, offering scenic high-country terrain throughout the journey. Several spur trails branch off for exploration, including...
Learn more about FS 32E303 East

This narrow dirt and gravel trail begins with a steep hill climb featuring 12–14-inch ruts. The route continues over and down steep hills with excellent views of the surrounding mountains, Inyo National Forest, and Bishop below. Several level hilltop campsites along the route accommodate up to six v...
Learn more about Little Redding Loop

This route drops over 200 feet in under 2 miles, winding through the hills while following power lines. The trail offers beautiful views of the Eastern Sierras on one side and the White Mountains on the other, along with views of the town of Bishop below. There are some dispersed campsites along the...
Learn more about Tungsten Hills Cutoff

This narrow gravel and rocky trail travels across the OHV area and is one of the primary routes open to full-size vehicles. Expect frequent washouts, ruts, and hills, with numerous dirt-bike-only trails crossing the route. Drive cautiously and watch for riders. The trail offers excellent views of th...
Learn more about Redding Cross

This route climbs 213 feet and drops 544 feet in elevation, featuring a sandy and grassy trail that climbs up into the hills. The dusty trail offers lots of interesting rock formations high up in the hills and stunning views of the Eastern Sierras as you come down the south side. The journey include...
Learn more about FS 32E302

This scenic dirt and gravel trail branches off Big Pine to Silver Canyon and travels through rolling hills with frequent climbs, descents, and whoops. Numerous level campsites are scattered throughout the route, accommodating up to four vehicles each, with excellent 360-degree views. This is one of ...
Learn more about North Poleta Loop

This route starts at Highway 168, just north of Bishop, beginning as a very wide trail before narrowing after 1 mile as you enter the Tungsten Hills OHV area. The trail passes a pet cemetery as well as the Tungsten Hills OHV area, offering beautiful views of the Eastern Sierras and the White Mountai...
Learn more about Tungsten City Road

This route drops over 734 feet in 2 miles, offering views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, the Buttermilk Rock Formations, and the Town of Bishop below as you descend. The trail features some interesting and beautiful rock formations along the way, providing scenic interest beyond just t...
Learn more about McGee Creek R2

Coyote Lake Trail (FS 31E304) is a short, scenic, yet highly technical off-road route in the Inyo National Forest that offers drivers dramatic alpine vistas and a direct look at Coyote Lake. Spanning approximately 1.7 miles, this route begins in a wide meadow at an elevation of 10,321 feet and quick...
Learn more about Coyote Lake Trail - FS 31E304

This sandy cutoff trail connects Sawmill Road with Tungsten City Road, dropping almost 300 feet in almost 1.5 miles. The route offers views in all directions, including the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, the Buttermilk area, as well as Bishop and Round Valley. The 395 is visible down below, a...
Learn more about Sawmill Connector

This short trail takes you to the alpine lake, Funnel Lake, dropping 20 feet to 10,380 feet. The lake area is surrounded by hills of rock, creating a dramatic alpine setting. There are some limited dispersed camping spots near the lake for those who pack out what they bring in, making this a scenic ...
Learn more about Funnel Lake - 32E304A

This rewarding route climbs almost 900 feet and drops just over 300 feet in just over 2 miles, offering beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains as you drive through meadows with small patches of pine trees throughout. After a mile, you emerge from the forest into a wide open, barren m...
Learn more about FS 31E303

Silver Canyon Road is a seasonal, one-lane road connecting Bishop, CA to the high alpine White Mountain Road and up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. It is best run east to west in late afternoon towards sunset to enjoy the views of the sierra across Owens Valley. Keep an eye out for Bighorn S...
Learn more about Silver Canyon Road

This very dusty route features sand with various-sized embedded rocks and is part of the larger R1 system. The trail is 1 1/2 vehicles wide with various shelf road sections along the creek, requiring extra caution. After a mile, you're rewarded with 180-degree views of the Eastern Sierra mountains a...
Learn more about Tungsten Hills North

This 11.2-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 1,100 feet and drops almost 1,300 feet over 5.6 miles, winding through alternating meadows and pine tree forests. At mile one, there's a small creek crossing, after which the trail starts climbing and the terrain opens up with views of the Eastern Sierra...
Learn more about FS 31E305

Hard Pack dirt with small water crossings and mud holes the trail runs close to the Owens River so there is plenty of fishing, a small freshwater pond for summer swimming, plenty of off-grid camping spots, and a lot of side spurs. A lifted stock 2-wheel drive should have no problem crossing this tra...
Learn more about Big Pine to Silver Canyon

This route starts off as a wide very sandy road that goes by a very popular mountain bike area, so watch out for bikers throughout the journey. The trail takes you up a canyon with hills on both sides, offering beautiful views of the mountains as you're approaching and giving you a preview of what t...
Learn more about Coyote Valley Road

This sand and dirt trail is filled with embedded rocks of all sizes, from small loose chunks to larger boulders scattered along the way. It climbs nearly 800 feet in under 3 miles and rewards you with stunning views of the Eastern Sierras, the valley below, and the surrounding hills. The first 2 mil...
Learn more about FS 32E306

This 5.5-mile out-and-back trail climbs steadily toward one of the small peaks in the Eastern Sierra, offering a mix of rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. The lower section starts as packed dirt with small embedded rocks, winding through an open meadow filled with brush and wildflowers. With no...
Learn more about FS 32E307

This well-maintained dirt and gravel road provides access through the OHV area to Inyo National Forest. The route is wide enough for vehicles to pass and travels directly toward the mountains, offering excellent views of the surrounding peaks, including 14,000-foot mountains in the distance. Around ...
Learn more about Redding Canyon Road

This route starts off as a wide very sandy road that goes by a very popular mountain bike area, so watch out for bikers throughout the journey. The trail takes you up a canyon with hills on both sides, offering beautiful views of the mountains as you're approaching and giving you a preview of what t...
Learn more about Coyote Valley Road

This sand and dirt trail is filled with embedded rocks of all sizes, from small loose chunks to larger boulders scattered along the way. It climbs nearly 800 feet in under 3 miles and rewards you with stunning views of the Eastern Sierras, the valley below, and the surrounding hills. The first 2 mil...
Learn more about FS 32E306

This 5.5-mile out-and-back trail climbs steadily toward one of the small peaks in the Eastern Sierra, offering a mix of rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. The lower section starts as packed dirt with small embedded rocks, winding through an open meadow filled with brush and wildflowers. With no...
Learn more about FS 32E307

This well-maintained dirt and gravel road provides access through the OHV area to Inyo National Forest. The route is wide enough for vehicles to pass and travels directly toward the mountains, offering excellent views of the surrounding peaks, including 14,000-foot mountains in the distance. Around ...
Learn more about Redding Canyon Road