Dirt Bike Trails
Near Aptos, California

Four Corners-Old Ranch Loop is a beginner-friendly ATV and dirt bike trail in Hollister Hills SVRA that offers a manageable introduction to California’s Diablo Range foothill terrain while still keeping intermediate riders engaged. This designated OHV loop winds through gently rolling hills on prima...
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Adobe Basin Loop in Hollister Hills SVRA is a solid choice for intermediate ATV riders and dirt bikers looking for a flowing, well-marked loop with enough variation to stay engaging without becoming overly technical. This one-way, clockwise trail winds through rolling hills on predominantly hard-pac...
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Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is a Northern California off-road staple. Tucked into the Gabilan Mountains just south of Hollister, this SVRA gives 4x4s, dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs room to explore a mix of wooded trails, hill climbs, ruts, rocks, and wide-open dirt. This is the kin...
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Juniper Trail is one of the park's primary connector routes, linking riders to the broader trail network. The trail features mostly smooth hardpack dirt with a mix of winding turns, climbs, and descents that make for an enjoyable ride. As the route progresses, riders gain access to several steeper h...
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Brewers Trail is a short single-track spur branching off Juniper Trail. The narrow dirt trail is best suited for dirt bikes, as its width and terrain are not ideal for larger vehicles. The route winds along a hillside with a mix of hardpack dirt and scattered patches of loose rock. While the trail i...
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Franciscan Loop Trail is a fun route that circles the trails-only section of the park. The trail is generally double-track width with a hardpack dirt surface, making it accessible while still offering plenty of variety. Riders can expect a mix of terrain, including small whoops, loose dirt, and scat...
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Badger Trail runs parallel to Ridge Trail, following the same hillside at a lower elevation. The route consists of firm hardpack dirt and a series of winding turns that contour along the slope. Technical obstacles are minimal, with few rocks or ruts to navigate. However, the steep hillside and narro...
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East Serpentine Trail is a short but steep single-track route that traverses a hillside. The trail features mostly hardpack dirt with a few rutted sections and scattered loose rock. The steep grade requires good brake and throttle control, adding a moderate challenge despite the relatively predictab...
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Ridge Trail is a narrow, hardpack dirt trail that traverses the side of a steep hillside. The route is winding and exposed in places, with the adjacent slope adding an extra sense of challenge and consequence. The trail surface is generally smooth, with occasional light rutting and scattered rocks t...
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Juniper Trail is one of the park's primary connector routes, linking riders to the broader trail network. The trail features mostly smooth hardpack dirt with a mix of winding turns, climbs, and descents that make for an enjoyable ride. As the route progresses, riders gain access to several steeper h...
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SRI Loop begins with a steep, winding descent on hardpack dirt. The trail follows a narrow, mostly groomed path with rolling terrain, featuring several steep climbs and descents along the way. Expect light rutting in places, but few significant obstacles. After the loop, you can enter the Golden Eag...
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Golden Eagle Trail is a mellow hardpack dirt route that serves as a connector to SRI Loop and several other trails within the network. The trail is generally smooth and easy to follow, with a mix of steep climbs and descents along the way. Riders traveling toward SRI Loop will need to cross a paved ...
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Carroll Climb is a fun, short detour off Juniper Trail. The route begins with a descent on a narrow single-track trail to a turnaround at the bottom. From there, riders tackle a climb back to the top through a series of whoops and rocky sections that add a bit of challenge and excitement. Though bri...
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Kiln Trail is one of the primary entrances to the park. The route begins as a mellow hardpack dirt road leading to the park boundary, where signs outline park regulations and warn visitors about mountain lions. Shortly after entering, riders encounter the first notable obstacle: a steep climb with l...
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The Los Osos Trail is one of the park's main connector routes, providing access to many of the surrounding trails and trail networks. The trail consists mostly of smooth, well-groomed hardpack dirt and offers an easy, enjoyable ride through the park. Expect a mix of winding turns, gradual climbs, an...
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Four Corners-Old Ranch Loop is a beginner-friendly ATV and dirt bike trail in Hollister Hills SVRA that offers a manageable introduction to California’s Diablo Range foothill terrain while still keeping intermediate riders engaged. This designated OHV loop winds through gently rolling hills on prima...
Learn more about Four Corners-Old Ranch Loop

Adobe Basin Loop in Hollister Hills SVRA is a solid choice for intermediate ATV riders and dirt bikers looking for a flowing, well-marked loop with enough variation to stay engaging without becoming overly technical. This one-way, clockwise trail winds through rolling hills on predominantly hard-pac...
Learn more about Adobe Basin Loop

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is a Northern California off-road staple. Tucked into the Gabilan Mountains just south of Hollister, this SVRA gives 4x4s, dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs room to explore a mix of wooded trails, hill climbs, ruts, rocks, and wide-open dirt. This is the kin...
Learn more about Hollister Hills SVRA

Juniper Trail is one of the park's primary connector routes, linking riders to the broader trail network. The trail features mostly smooth hardpack dirt with a mix of winding turns, climbs, and descents that make for an enjoyable ride. As the route progresses, riders gain access to several steeper h...
Learn more about Juniper Trail

Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is a Northern California off-road staple. Tucked into the Gabilan Mountains just south of Hollister, this SVRA gives 4x4s, dirt bikes, ATVs, and UTVs room to explore a mix of wooded trails, hill climbs, ruts, rocks, and wide-open dirt. This is the kin...
Learn more about Hollister Hills SVRA

Juniper Trail is one of the park's primary connector routes, linking riders to the broader trail network. The trail features mostly smooth hardpack dirt with a mix of winding turns, climbs, and descents that make for an enjoyable ride. As the route progresses, riders gain access to several steeper h...
Learn more about Juniper Trail

Franciscan Loop Trail is a fun route that circles the trails-only section of the park. The trail is generally double-track width with a hardpack dirt surface, making it accessible while still offering plenty of variety. Riders can expect a mix of terrain, including small whoops, loose dirt, and scat...
Learn more about Franciscan Loop trail

Kiln Trail is one of the primary entrances to the park. The route begins as a mellow hardpack dirt road leading to the park boundary, where signs outline park regulations and warn visitors about mountain lions. Shortly after entering, riders encounter the first notable obstacle: a steep climb with l...
Learn more about Kiln Trail