Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Willowbrook, California

Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
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This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
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Rush Canyon Road starts as pavement on the north side of Sierra Highway. Once the pavement ends on the way up the hill, it is a mostly flat dirt road. It is a short road that ends at restrooms and a nice open area to park your rig and trailer if one is hooked up to the rig. This is the same open are...
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Scenic trail from the 15 Freeway to Santiago Peak. The dirt road is hard-packed and easy to navigate, but does have a few sections with sharp rocks and a few ruts. The road has multiple stop locations for great views towards Riverside. This area is also popular with dirt bikes and hikers.
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Maple Springs road offers a fun, relatively easy route with scenic views of the Cleveland National Forest. Vehicles should have some ground clearance. At the end of the trail is an elevated patch of asphalt that appears to be a helicopter pad. The trail is shared with dirt bikes, hikers and riders o...
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Spring OHV Trail is a fun connector between Staging Area #1 and Staging Area #3. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail with some really fun twists and turns. Nice and flowing, this trail would be great for a seasoned beginner to level up their riding. There are a couple of sections that are tigh...
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A fun and easy trail close to the staging areas. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail. One end is just to the south of Staging Area #1. The other end is at FS 5N14, close to both Stage and Flat OHV trails. Mostly flat with nice winding turns, this is a great trail for beginners as both ends mee...
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Flat OHV Trail is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail. It is really fun and flowing, taking riders through the lower elevations of Rowher Flats OHV Area. Rideable by just about any skill level, there is nothing too challenging along this trail for even beginner riders. It is rated a "blue" trail by the p...
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Texas OHV Trail is like a main artery trail through the riding area. There are a number of connecting trails to this one that make for some great rides. Texas OHV is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. This two-way trail runs primarily northeast to southwest and can be ridden comfortably in eith...
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Tucked amidst the hustle and bustle of Southern California's heavily-populated coast is a slice of heaven called the Cleveland National Forest. This mountainous region is undeveloped, save for a few great trails connecting world-class views to cozy campgrounds. The North Main Divide Road enters the ...
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The Main Divide is composed of 3 sections, all of which are easy going trails that can be done with any high clearance 4x4 or a low clearance AWD vehicle with care. This trail offers some of the most amazing views of the Temescal Valley below and Los Angeles beyond. On a clear day you can see all th...
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Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists of mature trees providing plenty of shade throughout the trail, views of the Antelope Valley from above, an...
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The trail starts as a well-maintained road (Big Rock Creek) from the west, or Angeles Crest if starting from the east. It is a short trail, but is very scenic and has creek crossings during certain times of the year. There are also mature trees that provide shade throughout most of the trail. During...
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This is a short connector trail between staging area #1 and FS 5N14. This is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail that gets you off the main road away from 4x4 and SxS traffic. This trail has a "blue" rating, but just about anyone can ride this one. It is very easy, with a few gentle ups and downs, to kee...
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Buffer OHV Trail is an easy, enjoyable route located near Staging Area #3 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. The trail forms a loop around the open riding area just south of the staging area, making it a convenient and accessible option. This two-way trail is designated for dirt bikes and ATVs only and f...
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Knob OHV Trail is an enjoyable dirt bike and ATV route with easy access from Staging Area #2 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. This two-way trail runs primarily north to south and can be ridden comfortably in either direction. From the south, it begins at Staging Area #2, and on the northern end, it con...
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Stage OHV Trail (FS 3414W10) is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. One end begins at Staging Area #2, and the other is off of Texas Canyon Road. This is a fun trail for all skill levels, with only a couple of steep sections that shouldn't pose too much of a challenge for beginner riders. There ...
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This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees, which are the namesake of the ridge and native to only the Western United States. There are no less than ...
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This non-technical dirt road follows the power lines along the hills of San Francisquito Canyon. There are some neat views of the California aqueduct, and tons of little side roads. Most of the side roads are short and just go to the power line pads, but there are some other slightly longer obstacle...
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This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It’s fairly well maintained, accessible in dry conditions with a two-wheel drive vehicle, and ideal for a ...
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Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
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This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
Learn more about BP & L Road - FS 4N33

Spring OHV Trail is a fun connector between Staging Area #1 and Staging Area #3. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail with some really fun twists and turns. Nice and flowing, this trail would be great for a seasoned beginner to level up their riding. There are a couple of sections that are tigh...
Learn more about Spring OHV Trail

A fun and easy trail close to the staging areas. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail. One end is just to the south of Staging Area #1. The other end is at FS 5N14, close to both Stage and Flat OHV trails. Mostly flat with nice winding turns, this is a great trail for beginners as both ends mee...
Learn more about Arc OHV Trail

Magic Mountain Summit Trail is a 9.2-mile route traversing the scenic Magic Mountain Wilderness within the Angeles National Forest. Beginning near Magic Mountain Peak, the trail descends 2,610 feet to an access road at the base, which is gated and may or may not be open depending on conditions. This...
Learn more about Magic Mountain Summit Trail

This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
Learn more about BP & L Road - FS 4N33

Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists of mature trees providing plenty of shade throughout the trail, views of the Antelope Valley from above, an...
Learn more about 3N26

This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees, which are the namesake of the ridge and native to only the Western United States. There are no less than ...
Learn more about Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail