Dirt Bike Trails
Near Mojave, California

This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
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This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding trail to the top. At that point, SC176 continues to the northeast. There is also a split-off to the ...
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This 4-mile trail is primarily sandy. It's just wide enough for one vehicle and drops almost 1,200 feet. Consider low gear at times to save your brakes. A 4x4 with high clearance is recommended;a trailer is not. The obstacles include various off-camber sections, a few washed-out edges (due to rain r...
Learn more about SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash

Starting off Highway 14 within Red Rock Canyon State Park's restricted area, requiring staying on established trails, this sand and pumice route immediately starts climbing a sandy hill from the start. Surrounded by hills, desert brush, and Joshua trees throughout the journey. Part of the trail pass...
Learn more about Tuft Point Road

Black Rock Canyon is a moderate trail that starts off on soft sand and quickly becomes a compact dirt trail with rocks. You are welcomed with gorgeous vistas of the red rock cliffs and even drive right beside volcanic rocks that you can explore. As you reach the middle of the trail, your view opens ...
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This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
Learn more about Maxwell Road

This route alternates between hard-packed and loose sand while winding up and down through hills, following large power lines for reliable navigation reference. At times, it runs along a shelf road perched high above canyons below, creating dramatic exposure. Ruts, off-camber sections, and whoop sec...
Learn more about BLM LAP Dove Springs OHV

This short trail connects the Lake Hughes Truck Trail with Grass Mountain, FS 6N04. It is a mostly uneventful and short trail that, unlike others in the area, has quite a bit of shade thanks to young pine trees. There are a few switchbacks, ruts, and loose gravel, especially on the northern side of ...
Learn more about Lake Hughes/Grass Mountain Connector Trail

This sandy route alternating between packed and loose sand winds through the Dove Springs OHV area as one of the main trails accessing other unnamed trails in the region. High traffic area demands watching for other vehicles constantly given the heavy use. The trail serves as an arterial connector t...
Learn more about BLM SC94

This is a short but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and the high desert to the north and northeast. Access this trail via San Francisquito Canyon Road by taking Forest Route 6N04, making a left onto...
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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 floods, the washes can fill up fast in thunderstorms. The cell signal is weak.
Learn more about R50

Starting on Highway 14 as one of the main entrances to Dove Springs OHV Open Riding Area, this route transitions from hard pack dirt and gravel to sand as you progress. The 15 mph speed limit controls traffic flow on this very busy road, especially on weekends when you need to watch for traffic comi...
Learn more about McIvers South Trailhead

Joshua West Trail is located just off Highway 14, across from the Springs OHV area, and is part of the Red Rocks Canyon State Park. OHVs must have a green sticker and adhere to other requirements, and users should ensure they close the gate after entering. Starting parallel to Highway 14, the trail ...
Learn more about Josuha West

This trail allows you to bypass the steep hill climbs leaving the main Dove Springs OHV staging area and climbing up above the valley floor. The trail is a hard pack road with some minor ruts and parallels the LA Aqueduct pipeline on the left. In a short distance, the trail starts a slow descent wi...
Learn more about LA Aqueduct Road to Alphie Springs Road

One of the main trails through Dove Springs OHV open riding area, this fine dusty sand route features lots of whoops and washboards, creating constant suspension action. High bank turns offer fun features for those wanting to add excitement to the traverse. The trail slowly makes its way to the edge...
Learn more about Dove Springs Canyon Rd BLM SC103

This 1.5 vehicle-wide route combines hard-packed and loose sand while following dual power lines for navigation reference. Red Rock Canyon State Park Mountains rise to your east while the Eastern Sierra Mountains tower to your west, creating dramatic corridor scenery. The trail winds up and down var...
Learn more about BLM LAP Indian Wells Canyon

This sandy trail starting off Opal Canyon Road can feature deeper sand at times, where airing down, great tires, and four wheel drive become highly recommended. Climbing almost 300 feet in just under 2 miles creates sustained grades offering nice views of the Eastern Sierras at higher elevations. Th...
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Joshua East Trail immediately starts up a hill from the north, climbing over 430 feet in just under 2 miles. The trail meanders through a series of small, rather beautiful hills, with a surface made up of loose pumice-like sand with some loose and embedded rocks. As you climb out of the small canyon...
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El Paseo Road trail climbs almost 400 feet and drops over 1700 feet in just over 5 miles. It is arguably one of the most beautiful trails in the state park, offering stunning views of colorful rock formations, valleys, and the Eastern Sierras and Red Rocks Canyon State Park Mountains. A few sections...
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This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
Learn more about Fairmont Peak Summit

This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash

Starting off Highway 14 within Red Rock Canyon State Park's restricted area, requiring staying on established trails, this sand and pumice route immediately starts climbing a sandy hill from the start. Surrounded by hills, desert brush, and Joshua trees throughout the journey. Part of the trail pass...
Learn more about Tuft Point Road

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
Learn more about Maxwell Road

This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks are sharp. Flats have been known to happen. There are views of solar arrays, adjacent valleys, a...
Learn more about Fairmont Peak Summit

This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up into a double-wide trail that winds past the Yucca trees. After a few miles it dead ends into SC103, a left turn he...
Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash

Starting off Highway 14 within Red Rock Canyon State Park's restricted area, requiring staying on established trails, this sand and pumice route immediately starts climbing a sandy hill from the start. Surrounded by hills, desert brush, and Joshua trees throughout the journey. Part of the trail pass...
Learn more about Tuft Point Road

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain range in western Los Angeles County, California. Much of this area was burned in the Lak...
Learn more about Maxwell Road