A rugged, fun drive through the heart of the Calico Mountains. Visit massive Bismarck Mine, then continue into narrow Wall Street Canyon. Trip ends at 100-ft.-high ledge above the lower end of the canyon. Great… Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Overlook
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Odessa-Doran Loop
This amazingly fun route winds north through Odessa Canyon and climbs into the Calico Mountains. From this high point, trail descends south through Doran Canyon. You'll see many open mines along the route, as well… Learn more about Odessa-Doran Loop
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Wall Street Canyon Trail
Take the back roads into Calico through the Wall Street Canyon Trail. Enjoy beautiful canyon views through this winding route that starts behind the Calico Mountains and takes you all the way to the heart… Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Trail
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Phillips Loop
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Kramer Arch
An awesome quick side trail in the Calico Mountains off Phillips Canyon West Trail. Loop around the mountain where you will be welcomed with a short, rocky climb before you drive down (or up, depending… Learn more about Kramer Arch
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
North Barstow to The Husky Memorial
This trail starts in Barstow, California, navigating through the northern Barstow hills and then into the northwest end of the Mojave Desert. It travels through single-track hill climbs and scenic passes, exploring lava flows and… Learn more about North Barstow to The Husky Memorial
Total Miles
56.1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp
Harry Wade Exit Route - DVNP
A historical route at the southern end of Death Valley National Park. The route is 32 miles in length through one of the most remote and arid parts of Death Valley - be prepared. The… Learn more about Harry Wade Exit Route - DVNP
Total Miles
30.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Saratoga Springs
This is short spur trail off of the Harry Wade Exit Route. Expect similar conditions to what has been experienced on HWER albeit with a bit more washboard and cross-graining. There are a few washes… Learn more about Saratoga Springs
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Dumont Dunes
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Ride to the Fish Pond
This trail is very easy, on this ride you'll see great views of the Orb Mountains and enjoy a great ride through easy terrain. At the final destination, you will find an old water trough… Learn more about Ride to the Fish Pond
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Sperry Wash
Many people drive or ride this trail as a diversion from the sand-only routes at Dumont Dunes. Snowbirds come to Tecopa to enjoy a variety of campgrounds and resorts with mineral hot springs. Rockhounds search… Learn more about Sperry Wash
Total Miles
27.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Intermediate Hill Climb to Whoops Section
A short but good warm-up-to-hill climbs. The main face is mostly packed, leading up from a sandy wash. Once at the top, one could continue and keep climbing or take the intermediate loop back down… Learn more about Intermediate Hill Climb to Whoops Section
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Main Staging Area Into the Desert
This trail begins at the main staging area near the pit toilets and the gated rock quarry. The main trail begins with big hard packed wide rolling hills. Once you cut onto the side trail,… Learn more about Main Staging Area Into the Desert
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Main North to South Access Wash
A sandy run from the central valley to the northern open section. The wash is wide and allows for oncoming traffic to pass. The sand is generally more on the coarse side, lending to an… Learn more about The Main North to South Access Wash
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Burned Out Cars Loop
This trail heads out from the staging area to some burned cars that reside by the telephone pole line. One van, right side up, and one car, upside down. Both shot up and burned out.… Learn more about Burned Out Cars Loop
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Stoddard Mountain Road
This is the main graded trail into the OHV area. It is mostly well-graded with plenty of washboard bumps and mild transitions to make life easier for those towing trailers. There is a pit toilet… Learn more about Stoddard Mountain Road
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Sandy Hill Camp Overlook
A great camp for capable vehicles. This trail takes you through the washes that border the main camping and staging area. The short jaunt up the hill leads to a spectacular camping spot with a… Learn more about Sandy Hill Camp Overlook
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Oh Look, Joshua Trees
This is a fun loop through the hills featuring sandy washes, a steep rocky hill climb or descent (depending on the direction you travel), lots of terrain changes, and of course, Joshua trees. As you… Learn more about Oh Look, Joshua Trees
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
West Side Road - DVNP
Easy route around the west side of the dry lake bed in Death Valley. This route offers a different, and remote, perspective of the Devil's Golf Course and Badwater Basin. The route starts about 11… Learn more about West Side Road - DVNP
Total Miles
34.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Straight Shot to the White Fluffy Stuff
This is a mostly straight trail with some sandy sections and deep washouts. The trail ends at the military border in the lakebed. The lakebed may be impassable when wet. There seems to be some… Learn more about Straight Shot to the White Fluffy Stuff
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
China Lake Border Run
A challenging trail that leads to the china lake military base fence. The trail features sandy sections, a loose rocky hill, and many sharp rocks that could puncture a sidewall. There are a few dispersed… Learn more about China Lake Border Run
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Another Way Around
A quick pop around the side of pinnacles out to the network of trails beyond. The trail is somewhat sandy with a few small steep hills, washouts, and very sharp rocks. One should take care… Learn more about Another Way Around
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Leg Day
The western section of this trail is what provides the namesake. Lots of endless whoops. Big transitions and long sandy sections of sand. Good suspension travel is a must. The trail borders the Golden Valley… Learn more about Leg Day
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Teagle Wash Road
This is an easy trail if you do not want to get out taking the same popular trail and getting into Trona Pinnacles. It is easy for off-road beginners with almost all stock 4WD and… Learn more about Teagle Wash Road
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
4x4 Trona Pinnacles Playground Scenic Tour
4x4 is recommended for this outer trail through the Trona Pinnacles National Conservation Area. Some of the trail is hard-packed mixed with a few rock shelves and some sandy wash crossings. There are many offshoot… Learn more about 4x4 Trona Pinnacles Playground Scenic Tour
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Bull Frog
Bull Frog Loop Trail is a difficult trail located in the heart of Cougar Buttes. Composed of several different obstacles ranging from hard to extreme that will test the driver and the rig. You will… Learn more about Bull Frog
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Russel Camp
This short trail leads up to Russel Camp, which is an old mining cabin that you can stay at when visiting Death Valley. It has a honeymoon suite (not recommended), a kitchen, a solar shower,… Learn more about Russel Camp
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
An easy scenic loop around and through the Trona Pinnacles National Landmark that is accessible by passenger car with careful tire placement (easy trail, just be careful of your sidewalls on sharp rocks). This trail… Learn more about Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
A sandy and bumpy dirt road with frequent washouts and whoops. This is a direct dirt route connecting the Trona Pinnacles area to the edge of the Spangler Hills OHV Riding Area. There are more… Learn more about Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
This is the main (occasionally) graded route to get to Trona Pinnacles. This hard-packed washboard road takes you across the desert and the shortest operating railroad in America. Be sure to stop and check for… Learn more about The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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