Dirt Bike Trails
Near Fort Bidwell, California

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

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

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...
Learn more about Barnhardy Rd

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

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 ...
Learn more about Skyline Drive Trail

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 is a sensitive wildlife area. Please follow all posted signs, even if they direct you off this onX route. Stay on designated routes at all times. Camping is limited to designated areas and by permit only. Visit the official website for the latest access and conditions information: https://www.f...
Learn more about Flook Lake Bypass - Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge

This trail accesses the Flook Lake playa, which is a dried up lake bed. This trail is very dusty in summer and extreme caution should be taken in spring or fall especially if there has been recent rain. Off-road travel should not be attempted for two reasons: this trail is inside the Hart Mountain W...
Learn more about Flook Lake

This remote BLM route connecting Plush to Christmas Valley delivers a classic Oregon high desert experience, with long stretches of open two-track winding through sagebrush flats and rolling volcanic terrain. Expect a mix of firm gravel, sandy sections, and occasional rutted dirt that can get rough ...
Learn more about Christmas Valley Desert Crossing

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...
Learn more about County Road 34

This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has a vault toilet and a few developed sites. There is also a large dispersed camping area.
Learn more about Sunstone Collection Area

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

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...
Learn more about Knott Creek South Access

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

This route begins on the east side, diverging from Hill Road within the bounds of the Lava Beds National Monument. The landscape is profoundly defined by ancient volcanic activity, with the trail winding through an environment dominated by sprawling lava rock formations interspersed with patches of ...
Learn more about Gold Digger Pass - FS 46N21

This is a gorgeous, adventure-filled run mostly in line with the OBDR. This trail will either take you on from Domingo Pass to the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge or run in reverse. It is a great way to make your way to Fields into the Alvord Desert and beyond. Overall, this is a mild trail, but there...
Learn more about Domingo to Hart Mountain

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 is a relatively mild, yet fun, connector route in the Oregon backcountry. This trail is a great way to get to or from Fields and the Alvord Desert as a part of the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route, or just a detour from the main route with some amazing views of this spectacular region.
Learn more about Domingo Pass

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

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

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...
Learn more about Barnhardy Rd

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

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

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...
Learn more about Barnhardy Rd