Dirt Bike Trails
Near Edna, California

This trail is part of Los Padres National Forest. This trail is for street-legal vehicles only. Can either start from either Pozo or Lake Lopez side. High clearance is needed for the numerous seasonal creek crossings, especially on the Lopez side. Even though recently graded there are few deep ruts ...
Learn more about Hi Mountain Road

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 is located between Navajo Flat OHV and Turkey Flats OHV, and it is shared route with dirt bikes and ...
Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches

Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California;steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to Baja Campground. Enjoy the double track with anything from a moto to a full-sized 4x4.
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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 the heart of Los Padres National Forest the Santa Lucia Ranger District. The route is mostly chaparral with a few sections of various pine trees. Late spring or early summer is the best time to see wildflowers in bloom. High clearance is needed for the potential deep ruts and erosions after ...
Learn more about Zaca Ridge Road

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 trail mostly follows a chaparral ridge in the southern part of Big Sur. This trail includes dramatic valley and ocean views. There is dispersed camping and established campgrounds. This trail goes adjacent to Fort Hunter Liggett which is a testing ground for artillery. Before this trail starts ...
Learn more about 4 South Coast Road-20S05.5

This is a 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. Numerous side trails lead illegally into Fort Hunter Liggett. Do not take them! The fort is a testing ground for tanks and art...
Learn more about South Coast Road

San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a High Clearance 4x4 trail leading to the cliffside. There are also plenty of places to turn around ...
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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 ...
Learn more about Elkhorn Road

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 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

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 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 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...
Learn more about Trail 23

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 is located between Navajo Flat OHV and Turkey Flats OHV, and it is shared route with dirt bikes and ...
Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches

Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California;steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to Baja Campground. Enjoy the double track with anything from a moto to a full-sized 4x4.
Learn more about Ride around Rockfront

This is a 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. Numerous side trails lead illegally into Fort Hunter Liggett. Do not take them! The fort is a testing ground for tanks and art...
Learn more about South Coast Road

San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a High Clearance 4x4 trail leading to the cliffside. There are also plenty of places to turn around ...
Learn more about San Martin

Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California;steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to Baja Campground. Enjoy the double track with anything from a moto to a full-sized 4x4.
Learn more about Ride around Rockfront

This is a 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. Numerous side trails lead illegally into Fort Hunter Liggett. Do not take them! The fort is a testing ground for tanks and art...
Learn more about South Coast Road

San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a High Clearance 4x4 trail leading to the cliffside. There are also plenty of places to turn around ...
Learn more about San Martin

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