Dirt Bike Trails
Near Cuyama, California

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 hot in the summer and very cold in the winter. The best time to go in the spring to check out the ...
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Fast-flowing double track, single track, with ridgeline views, canyon berms, and a great intermediate trail to explore what Ballinger Canyon OHV has to offer. This route starts with a single track out of the staging area, down to double track sand washes, and ends with fast-flowing ridgeline moto-on...
Learn more about Trail 29

This is a relatively short, flat, singletrack trail restricted to dirt bike and ATV use. It runs alongside Trail 40 and connects this trail with Trail 41. There are a few rock obstacles midway as well as some stretches of shallow sand and small whoops. There are also a couple of areas where the surr...
Learn more about Trail 43

This is a fast and flowy 50" trail through open fields on the northern edge of the Ballinger riding area. It starts near the Day Use parking area and adjacent campground and will provide a good warm-up ride before heading out to more difficult trails. There are several short, steep, and rutted hill ...
Learn more about Trail 6

Located in the Los Padres National Forest. This road follows a ridge line to McPherson Peak that has a telecommunication tower ending up over 5,700 ft. From there, you can continue on foot to backpacking trails. This is mostly untouched land, surrounded by chaparral shrubs with oak trees. There are...
Learn more about McPherson Peak - FS 32S13

This is a short, point-to-point singletrack trail for dirt bikes only that connects Trail 40 with Trails 24 and 39. It is fairly flat and runs through a wash canyon over shallow sand and dirt with both small loose and embedded rocks. There are also occasional stretches of closely spaced but small wh...
Learn more about Trail 37

Ridgeline singletrack with amazing views of the Cuyama valley and Ballinger Canyon OHV. This trail has fast flowing sections, loose decents, and an entry (or exit) that is the largest challenge on this trail. The last 100 yards (or first) or so are a very narrow steep high consequence bit of single...
Learn more about Trail 18 Singletrack

This is a short, singletrack trail for dirt bikes only that connects Trail 29 with Trail 37. From Trail 37 on the west end, this trail will immediately climb up a steep, rutted hill. It then continues to steadily climb as it transits over some rocky stretches and sections with whoops. Great views of...
Learn more about Trail 39

This is a relatively short, singletrack trail for dirt bikes and small ATVs only that connects Trail 24 to the upper section of Trail 17. If starting at the bottom from Trail 24, there is an initial steep and long hill with deep ruts and rocks to overcome. The trail then winds through some tight veg...
Learn more about Trail 19

This is a point-to-point trail running from the southwest corner to the center of the Ballinger OHV area. The track is generally a little wider than a single vehicle, with frequent places to pull aside to let other vehicles pass. The trail surface is predominantly packed dirt with small embedded roc...
Learn more about Trail 40

This is a short, fun singletrack trail for dirt bikes and ATVs only that connects Trail 24 with Trail 40. From Trail 24, it runs up a hillside through a tree section over a couple short climbs. It then transitions to a shelf trail along an open hillside area before finishing with a fast and flowy st...
Learn more about Trail 31

This is a loop trail that climbs to the top of a ridge and then circles back. The start of the trail begins in a sandy wash and then quickly climbs up an adjacent rutted hillside using a series of narrow switchbacks. At the top, the trail flattens out and has occasional whoops, loose rocks, and rut...
Learn more about Trail 17

This is a point-to-point singletrack trail for dirt bikes only that runs through a narrow wash canyon and connects Trail 17 with Trail 23. It has a "Most Difficult" rating from the Forest Service. From the west end, the trail begins in a sandy wash with frequent large whoops, erosion ruts, and scatt...
Learn more about Trail 22

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. About two thirds of the trail it is mainly whoops following about a gradual incl...
Learn more about 24W09.24

This is a point-to-point singletrack trail for dirt bikes only that can be combined with Trail 22 to complete a challenging and scenic loop route. It is rated Moderately Difficult by the Forest Service. The trail surface is a mix of loose and packed dirt with embedded rocks and exposed tree roots in...
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Surrounded by chaparral in the Los Padres National Forest. This trail can be closed due to weather. Please check the LPNF website. The best time to go is in the spring to see the flowers and green hills. There is a first come first serve campground at the base of the mountains.
Learn more about Bates Canyon

This is a great little area with two campsites off of it. The first one has bathrooms and fire pits/picnic tables and is very quiet, shady, and relaxed; the second, larger one at the top is much bigger, no toilets, but the view at the edge of it of Bakersfield is unmatched in the area. Super cool vi...
Learn more about Camp Marion - FS 9N34

Quatal Canyon Road is a moderate offroad route in California’s Los Padres National Forest that offers remote backcountry access and rugged, scenic terrain for high-clearance 4WDs, dual-sport motorcycles, and side-by-sides. It is a fun, mostly straight trail cutting between California Route 33 and Mi...
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A nice forested Jeep-style trail between Marian Campground overlook and FS 9N34. It winds through a ridge with one or two short climbs of 15-17 degrees and through a couple of tighter paths cut through felled trees. It may be a little tight for a full-size truck, but a mid-size truck had no issues. ...
Learn more about FS 22W12

This is an easily navigable dirt road up the mountain that has a few small washouts, but nothing to stop the average explorer. There are a couple of small, undeveloped campsites along the way, and at the top, there are amazing views of Bakersfield as well as Pine Mountain Club. The big landing at th...
Learn more about San Emigdio - FS 9N34

This is a relatively short, flat, singletrack trail restricted to dirt bike and ATV use. It runs alongside Trail 40 and connects this trail with Trail 41. There are a few rock obstacles midway as well as some stretches of shallow sand and small whoops. There are also a couple of areas where the surr...
Learn more about Trail 43

This is a fast and flowy 50" trail through open fields on the northern edge of the Ballinger riding area. It starts near the Day Use parking area and adjacent campground and will provide a good warm-up ride before heading out to more difficult trails. There are several short, steep, and rutted hill ...
Learn more about Trail 6

This is a relatively short, singletrack trail for dirt bikes and small ATVs only that connects Trail 24 to the upper section of Trail 17. If starting at the bottom from Trail 24, there is an initial steep and long hill with deep ruts and rocks to overcome. The trail then winds through some tight veg...
Learn more about Trail 19

This is a point-to-point trail running from the southwest corner to the center of the Ballinger OHV area. The track is generally a little wider than a single vehicle, with frequent places to pull aside to let other vehicles pass. The trail surface is predominantly packed dirt with small embedded roc...
Learn more about Trail 40

This is a point-to-point trail running from the southwest corner to the center of the Ballinger OHV area. The track is generally a little wider than a single vehicle, with frequent places to pull aside to let other vehicles pass. The trail surface is predominantly packed dirt with small embedded roc...
Learn more about Trail 40

This is a loop trail that climbs to the top of a ridge and then circles back. The start of the trail begins in a sandy wash and then quickly climbs up an adjacent rutted hillside using a series of narrow switchbacks. At the top, the trail flattens out and has occasional whoops, loose rocks, and rut...
Learn more about Trail 17

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. About two thirds of the trail it is mainly whoops following about a gradual incl...
Learn more about 24W09.24

This is a great little area with two campsites off of it. The first one has bathrooms and fire pits/picnic tables and is very quiet, shady, and relaxed; the second, larger one at the top is much bigger, no toilets, but the view at the edge of it of Bakersfield is unmatched in the area. Super cool vi...
Learn more about Camp Marion - FS 9N34