Dirt Bike Trails Near Johannesburg, California
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Trail 30
You can pick this trail up at Trail 26 or Trail 44, with many options to join intersecting trails that can range from challenging to novice. Depending on the direction you start from Trail 26,…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
R44
Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
South Section of the Sand Superhighway
This is a sandy straight shot right in or out of the Spangler Hills OHV Area and right onto BLM land. This is a very sandy, whooped-out trail. The further south one goes, the rockier…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
A nice easy loop to the wilderness border features a few large open camping spots suitable for very big rigs right off the highway. The loop features tight twists and turns with narrow sections and…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trail 71
It is recommended to catch this trail at Trail 30 and take the nice descent down along rocky, rutted trail that then levels off and weaves through a fun single track that intersects with other…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Iron Canyon EP21
Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
R50
This is a long, meandering trail along the base of the Rand Mountains on the Garlock side. There are a lot of loose rocks, some sand washes, and a few larger ruts. Watch for flash…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Old Railroad Grade to New Tracks
The trail starts at the north end with a hard-packed dirt road. It passes through an open meadow before coming to a massive, open, dispersed camping area with many fire rings. It then continues south…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Don't Miss the Train
A fun rip across the desert passing by a turtle habitat. The trail features great views of the valley. There are lots of bermed turns. Sharp rocks are exposed and hiding in the sand. Be…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Creosote Wash
This trail is a sandy, rocky two-track on the southern section that leads to the Golden Valey wilderness boundary and access for hiking and equestrian use. The northern section transitions into a single track and…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
R20
A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Technical Rip Along Trona Road
This trail has some serious off-camber sections, steep loose rocky hills, very narrow sections, and washouts galore. There are large and longer rhythm sections of whoops and last-minute turns. Overall it's a pretty fun trail…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Savoy Road
This trail starts out as a wide sandy wash. It narrows early after a few dispersed camping sites then transitions to a very whooped out section of hardpack. As the trail progresses further into the…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Narrows
This is a challenging, but fun trail through the El Paso Mountains, known for the abandoned mines and cabins of years past, and amazing camping. The highlight of the trail is a narrow, rocky section…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Old Searles Station Road
This appears to be the main cut across the road for dispersed camping. There are plenty of fire rings and flat spots to pick from. The road is mostly graded, and some washboard with plenty…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Savoy's Bumpy Return
A narrow, steep rutted way to get to or from Savoy. This trail is very whooped with steep hills, loose sand, and tight transitions. There are Joshua trees all over the place, and if you're…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
R43 Willis Well Road
This trail connects Redrock Randsburg Road to Randsburg Mojave Road by going over the Rand mountain range. There is cell coverage throughout most of the trail, may get a drop put or 2 in the…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi
RM29
Easy desert track through dry brush and rocks. There are whoops and washes to cross, so be careful if you gather too much speed on this straight track. This follows a fence for environmental conservation,…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Iron Canyon
This is a challenging, but fun loop trail through Iron Canyon that begins where EP 11 meets Garlock Road. The beginning is sandy and rutted, becoming rocky and challenging about a mile in, where a…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Kiss The Boundary
This trail is a fun blast through the hills with bermed corners, some washes, and occasional deep whoops. This trail just kisses the boundary between the Spangler OHV Area and BLM land. The trail is…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Lower Murano Road
It's a generally sandy two-track trail with plenty of bermed corners and some deeper washouts. The trail progresses and crosses through some impressive large rocks. Watch for desert tortoises and military planes buzzing the deck…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road
A sandy and whooped out wide trail between the two paved roads that cut across the area. It has frequent washouts and sandy crossings. Being in an OHV area, there are many trails to choose…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops
Dirt trail that runs parallel to a set of private "active" train tracks. The beginning of this route off of Trona road is wide and used to be paved. It narrows quickly and turns into…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Stevens Mine Loop
This is a scenic sandy trail that passes by Stevens Mine in the Spangler Hills OHV area. The trail can be run in either direction and right in the eastern section; there is an exploration…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Sand Highway
This section of the gas pipeline road will take you north to south across most of the Spangler Hills OHV area. It's mostly straight, with a few turns overall. It's sandy for the most part…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Su / Sp
Viejo Road
A twisty run through the rocks that leads from BLM land back into the Spangler OHV Area. There are great views of the valley below and a few challenging technical sections. Be on the look…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Last Chance Canyon
This alternate way to Bickel Camp and Burro Schmidt Tunnel offers more challenges than Bonanza Gulch, Trail #55. Towering red buttes surround the canyon as you pass through Cudahy Camp and continue north. Don't miss…
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Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
The Uncivilized Trona Road
If you love big, deep whoops, then this is the road for you. There are some off-camber sections and sandy washes that await any thrill seeker. This trail takes you from the hardball of Trona…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Outs
A very scenic ride that leaves the Spangler OHV Area through an impressive garden of large boulders. There is one very technical section near the west end that can be bypassed by taking the trail…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Boundary Circle 1
One of the more established boundary trails in the area. A generally easy connector trail to attach with other trails in the area. The trail has some whoops and bermed corners and crosses some sandy…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
ATV Trails Near Johannesburg, California
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UTV/Side-by-Side Near Johannesburg, California
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