Dirt Bike Trails
Near Cedarville, California

High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern end with Soldier's Meadow, where there is camping and hot/cold springs. From Soldier's Meadow, you ...
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This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail provides a back way to or from the top of High Rock Canyon trail/Stevens Camp out to County Road 34. There are a couple of large washes you cross and it is a bit rocky but other than that if the trail is dry it is pretty mellow. It is a very remote location as the BLM signs say you are on...
Learn more about Stevens's Camp Back Door

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
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Forest Service Road 6175 offers a fun, easygoing route from Plush, Oregon, to the Sunstone Collection Area, making it a great option for anyone looking to explore Oregon’s high desert without tackling technical terrain. The road surface is generally well-graded gravel with stretches of compact dirt ...
Learn more about Miner's Draw Cabin - FS 6175, 6145, 6105

Barnhardy Road is usually open August thru December. The road runs between Hot Springs Campground and Guano Campground. It is mostly a nice two-track, but there are some rutted and rocky sections. You will also encounter several water crossings that are usually shallow, except after rainfall. Expect...
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Skyline Drive Trail is a scenic, moderately challenging overland route designed for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles seeking sweeping views across Oregon's remote Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. This approximately eight-mile unmaintained trail climbs from Lookout Point at 6,184 feet ...
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This is how you will get from Spaulding Tract out to county road A1, also known as Eagle Lake Road. The route is dusty and a bit rocky, but not hard. Trees will be down across the trail at random locations. This is not the only way to get out to Eagle Lake Road, but one of the best ways to get out t...
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The starting point is right near Gridley Lake and you will head east up the trail toward the mountains. There is mining activity in the area, so Knott Creek Road will have a bit of heavy truck traffic to at least be aware of. This trail will start off pretty mild, but there are a few areas to watch ...
Learn more about Knott Creek Reservoir North Access

This route serves as a significant transit line through the Modoc National Forest, traversing an area heavily impacted by the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire. While the fire's legacy is still clearly visible in the many standing dead trees throughout the landscape, the forest is beginning to recover with ...
Learn more about FS 44N23

This 2-mile point-to-point connector runs through the Modoc National Forest, linking Tennant Lava Bed Road (FS 44N28) to the FS 44N23 junction. Like much of the surrounding landscape, this route passes through the burn scar of the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire. The trail offers a window into the forest'...
Learn more about Roost Boundary - FS 44N54

Access from Knott Creek Rd about 17.3 miles south of NV State Road 140. This begins as a graded gravel road and then turns to a 2-track the rest of the way up to the reservoir. This south access is much easier than the north access. Here you will find steep grades, but the dirt is mainly hardpack an...
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This 2.5-mile point-to-point trail connects Stud Hill North - FS 42N26 with Porcupine - FS 42N46, climbing almost 200 feet and dropping almost 100 feet, just enough elevation change to offer some views of the surrounding mountains in the distance. The route travels through new-growth pine forest wit...
Learn more about Red Cinder - FS 41N35Y

This trail sits on the border of the Shasta and Lassen National Forests, with Lassen to the south and Shasta to the north. It functions as a great east to west route to connect with other trails in the area. The road starts as graded gravel before turning into a winding dirt road through the forest ...
Learn more about Old Camp Two - FS 41N03

This 3-mile out-and-back trail provides a direct, accessible route starting and ending at Medicine Lake Road within the Modoc National Forest. The track cuts directly through a significant section of the 2021 Antelope Forest Fire burn scar, offering an immersive look at the landscape’s recovery. Whi...
Learn more about Tennant Lava Bed Road - FS 44N28

This short trail connects Stud Hill North - FS 42N26 and Red Lava - FS 42N03, serving as a handy shortcut to get to the other side. It runs through young pine trees and lots of manzanita bushes, all within the Shasta National Forest. The surface is loose red dirt covered with old pine needles. Keep ...
Learn more about Obsdian - FS 42N35

This 2.3-mile point-to-point trail connects Porcupine Butte South - FS 41N36 with Stud Hill North and South, providing a convenient route between the two areas. Along the way, the route climbs nearly 200 feet and descends less than 100 feet through new-growth pine forest within Shasta National Fores...
Learn more about Porcupine - FS 42N46

The trail surface here is very powdery dirt, with some rocky sections mixed in, though the defining theme of the south side is manzanita bushes. The entire southern portion of the trail is overrun by manzanita, so expect pinstripes at minimum through this slow-moving stretch. Pine trees are sparse i...
Learn more about Stud Hill South - FS 42N26

The trail is wide with nice gravel. The entire route has road signs, so you can't really get lost. Up by the actual lake, the gravel road gets steep, but some pavement has been put in for the steep section. The route ends at Crater Lake, which is also a campground.
Learn more about Crater Lake

High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern end with Soldier's Meadow, where there is camping and hot/cold springs. From Soldier's Meadow, you ...
Learn more about High Rock Canyon

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail provides a back way to or from the top of High Rock Canyon trail/Stevens Camp out to County Road 34. There are a couple of large washes you cross and it is a bit rocky but other than that if the trail is dry it is pretty mellow. It is a very remote location as the BLM signs say you are on...
Learn more about Stevens's Camp Back Door

High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern end with Soldier's Meadow, where there is camping and hot/cold springs. From Soldier's Meadow, you ...
Learn more about High Rock Canyon

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail provides a back way to or from the top of High Rock Canyon trail/Stevens Camp out to County Road 34. There are a couple of large washes you cross and it is a bit rocky but other than that if the trail is dry it is pretty mellow. It is a very remote location as the BLM signs say you are on...
Learn more about Stevens's Camp Back Door