Dirt Bike Trails Near Channel Islands Beach, California
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Alamo Mountain Loop
Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well… Learn more about Alamo Mountain Loop
Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV
Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV is a stunning route high up in the San Rafael Mountains, providing awesome views into Los Padres NF and the Lake Cachuma foothills. This forest route is accessed via the Upper… Learn more about Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hungry Valley SVRA
Hungry Valley SVRA covers 19,000 acres with more than 130 miles of OHV trails. Fee area, cash or check only. The route shown here is just a sample of one of the wider routes to… Learn more about Hungry Valley SVRA
Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
24W09.24
This is apart of Ballinger OHV. Considered desert highlands that has junipers, pinyon pines and scrub brush. Trail 24 (24W09.24) is the main trail that ranges between sandy and hard pack and potentially muddy sections.… Learn more about 24W09.24
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Liebre Mountain
Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
San Francisquito Motorway
This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted,… Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
City Highline Road
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… Learn more about City Highline Road
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Maxwell Road
This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain… Learn more about Maxwell Road
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV
This rugged backcountry drive climbs high to the ridgeline of the Sierra Pelona. After traversing the ridge for several scenic miles, it switchbacks down the northern side of the mountain, offering outstanding views of Bouquet… Learn more about Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Elkhorn Road
The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very… Learn more about Elkhorn Road
Total Miles
27.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa
Texas Canyon Road 5N14
Texas Canyon Road is the north fork continuing from Rush Canyon Road. During most of the year, this road is an easy road to get to Rowher Flats black diamond trail and the open play… Learn more about Texas Canyon Road 5N14
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Grass Mountain Summit
This is a short, but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, as well as views of the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and high… Learn more about Grass Mountain Summit
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lake Hughes/Grass Mountain Connector Trail
This short trail connects the Lake Hughes Truck Trail with Grass Mountain, FS 6N04. It is a mostly uneventful and short trail that, unlike others in the area, has quite a bit of shade thanks… Learn more about Lake Hughes/Grass Mountain Connector Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Leona Divide
This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito… Learn more about Leona Divide
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cow Flat
This is a lightly traveled, narrow dirt road with steep grades. It's one vehicle wide with places to pass. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and erosion leaves you staring over the edge of… Learn more about Cow Flat
Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail
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,… Learn more about Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
The trail starts at the third quarter into marked trail 3N26. There is shade for more than half of the trail from mature tree and a hillside for the majority of the trail. During certain… Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
3N26
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… Learn more about 3N26
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mescal Canyon Road
This trail can be approached from South to North or North to South. North to South will be more challenging because it is going up hill. Mainly dirt and small rocks make up the trail.… Learn more about Mescal Canyon Road
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Blue Ridge Truck Trail
This trail is a pretty drive along Blue Ridge in the eastern San Gabriel Mountains. The trail overlooks Mount Baden-Powell, Vincent Gulch, Pine Mountain/Pine Mountain Ridge, the Mountain High ski resort, Wright Mountain, and of… Learn more about Blue Ridge Truck Trail
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Freeway Ridge 4WD
This is a more steep and narrow trail coming up from the freeway leading into Lake Isabella, making a nice circuit if visiting the area. There are a couple more interesting sections, requiring 4-low to… Learn more about Freeway Ridge 4WD
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
16E08 Las Chiches
Las Chiches is a short trail rated as difficult because of its steep inclines. There are incredible views as you traverse the ridge line in La Panza Range within Los Padres National Forest. The trail… Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
3N06A Cold Water Canyon
A very fun trail, nestled in the canyons off Lytle Creek Road. The trail starts easy, then becomes moderate-difficult as you ascend deeper into the mountains. There are spectacular views throughout the trail, and as… Learn more about 3N06A Cold Water Canyon
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gobblers Knob Spur A
This is a beautiful trail that leads you to the highest point within the little set of trails in this area. It also connects at the top with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Be careful… Learn more about Gobblers Knob Spur A
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Slade Canyon
This is a a fun, quick trail that leads you up into the mountains from the creek bed below. After heavy snowfall, ice could make for very dangerous conditions. If snow is present 4WD is… Learn more about Slade Canyon
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Desert Front Trail
This trail is mainly dirt road with some sand in areas and some off camber turns with slight hills. In Spring and Summer, the trails are mainly dry and possible in 2WD. There are forks… Learn more about Desert Front Trail
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Maple Spring Road
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… Learn more about Maple Spring Road
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Fa / Sp
3S04 Main Divide to Santiago Peak
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… Learn more about 3S04 Main Divide to Santiago Peak
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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