Dirt Bike Trails
Near Onyx, California

Patterson Lane (FS 26S34) departs from California Route 198 and enters the South Fork Wildlife Area within Sequoia National Forest, offering a gentle and scenic drive through protected forest land. The hard-packed sand surface and Rating 2 character make this one of the more accessible routes in the...
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Juniper Flat is a smooth, easy cruise through BLM land on a hard-packed sandy two-track lined with notably large juniper trees that give the trail its name. At a Rating 1, this is about as approachable as desert trails get and makes a great option for newer drivers or anyone looking for a relaxed sc...
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This hard-pack sand route with many embedded rocks winds through forest surrounded by lots of trees and stunning views creating an immersive woodland experience. Small roots cross the trail, requiring navigation over natural obstacles. Steps and drop-offs reach up to 24 inches, creating serious vert...
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Rattlesnake (FS 26S34B) branches off Patterson Lane and runs along the south shore of Lake Isabella through an open grass meadow ringed by the foothills of the Sequoia National Forest. The lakeside access makes this a popular fishing spot, and visitors should expect to share the trail with anglers o...
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South Lake winds along the eastern edge of the South Lake village boundary, departing from Juniper Flat and tracing a course through open BLM land with the Sequoia National Forest mountains as a constant backdrop. The hard-packed sand surface is punctuated by rocks and several deep wash crossings th...
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Little Dry Meadow is a compact but punchy out-and-back trail that climbs sharply from the southeast corner of South Lake toward the Sequoia National Forest boundary. Gaining 560 feet in under 1.5 miles, the trail wastes no time and rewards the effort with nice views of the surrounding forest mountai...
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Canebrake Road climbs from the high desert along Highway 178 into the remote backcountry of the southern Sierra Nevada, providing access to the Chimney Peak Recreation Area. The route begins in the small community of Canebrake and winds through rugged hillsides dotted with sagebrush, pinyon pine, gr...
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This is a long meandering uphill (if traveling westbound) two-track to single-track trail that starts in the high desert and ends in the pine trees, with epic views of Kelso Canyon, the Piute Mountains, and if you are lucky, amazing wildflower blooms. The trail begins off Kelso Valley Road. If start...
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Kissack Cove runs along the shoreline of Kissack Cove on Lake Isabella through open grassland, offering one of the more relaxed and scenic drives in the area. The lake views are consistent throughout, with the Sequoia National Forest mountains providing a strong backdrop. Fishing access is the prima...
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Starting at the PCT trail crossing parking lot, this sandy shelf road overlooks the valley below, creating elevated vantage points. Stunning wildflowers emerge in spring, transforming the landscape with color. Switchbacks guide descent into the valley while stunning viewpoints showcase the valley fl...
Learn more about Bird Spring Canyon Road West BLM SC120

Climbing over a thousand feet in just under 3 miles along a shelf road, this route delivers dramatic and stunning views of valleys below from elevated vantage points. Spring transforms the landscape with amazing blooming wildflowers, creating spectacular displays. Stunning views unfold on both sides...
Learn more about BLM SC228

Dropping over 700 feet in under 2 miles, this one vehicle wide route combines mostly sand and gravel while descending rapidly. Lined with sagebrush, large groups of Joshua trees, and seasonal blooming wildflowers, creating a dense vegetation corridor. Stunning views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains s...
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This Sequoia National Forest route climbs over 1,700 feet in just over 3 miles, creating serious sustained elevation gain. Part of the forest system requires green sticker vehicles to meet certain criteria for legal use. Switchbacks help navigate the steep ascent as the terrain gets higher and rough...
Learn more about Horse Mountain - FS 27S11

This sandy 14-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 1,700 feet in just under 7 miles while taking you into Sage Canyon, a wide canyon surrounded by Scodie Mountain foothills. Lots of ruts, off-camber sections, uneven terrain, and small washes to cross create relentless obstacles. Many high bank turns ...
Learn more about Sage Canyon Road BLM SC56

Mount Mesa (FS 26S40A) departs from California Route 198 and rolls through a large open meadow running parallel to Kissack Bay on Lake Isabella before looping around the bay. The meadow and bay setting delivers strong water views with Sequoia National Forest mountains framing the scene in the backgr...
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This is a fun loop that starts off with SC39 and SC47. It begins with long downhill sections of s-turns and the trail is several feet below the main desert floor with Yuccas on both sides. After a few miles, you will make a right turn onto SC50 and start a climb up into the mountains. This section p...
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This mostly loose sandy trail features some deeper sections while showcasing probably the largest groupings of Joshua trees in the whole area, alongside desert brush and occasional blooming seasonal flowers. Nice boulder rock formations scatter throughout, adding scenic variety. At the apex, an esta...
Learn more about Frog Creek Road SC47

Winding into Bird Spring Canyon, this soft sandy route runs just over one vehicle wide through terrain lined with desert brush, Joshua trees, and blooming wildflowers that intensify deeper in the canyon. Various established campsite areas appear identified by wood fencing providing designated stagin...
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Engineers Point Overlook is a short but steep climb delivering some of the best elevated views in the Lake Isabella area. The trail ascends over 100 feet to a high viewpoint above the lake where the water and surrounding mountains spread out below. The drop off the back side of the viewpoint is equa...
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Engineers Point runs along a shelf road tracing a peninsula on Lake Isabella, rolling up and down a series of steep hills with lake views throughout. The trail can be run as a straight out-and-back or extended into a loop by climbing the steep hill up to Engineers Point Overlook, combining two of th...
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Patterson Lane (FS 26S34) departs from California Route 198 and enters the South Fork Wildlife Area within Sequoia National Forest, offering a gentle and scenic drive through protected forest land. The hard-packed sand surface and Rating 2 character make this one of the more accessible routes in the...
Learn more about Patterson Lane - FS 26S34

Juniper Flat is a smooth, easy cruise through BLM land on a hard-packed sandy two-track lined with notably large juniper trees that give the trail its name. At a Rating 1, this is about as approachable as desert trails get and makes a great option for newer drivers or anyone looking for a relaxed sc...
Learn more about Juniper Flat

This hard-pack sand route with many embedded rocks winds through forest surrounded by lots of trees and stunning views creating an immersive woodland experience. Small roots cross the trail, requiring navigation over natural obstacles. Steps and drop-offs reach up to 24 inches, creating serious vert...
Learn more about McIvers Road

Rattlesnake (FS 26S34B) branches off Patterson Lane and runs along the south shore of Lake Isabella through an open grass meadow ringed by the foothills of the Sequoia National Forest. The lakeside access makes this a popular fishing spot, and visitors should expect to share the trail with anglers o...
Learn more about Rattlesnake - FS 26S34B

Patterson Lane (FS 26S34) departs from California Route 198 and enters the South Fork Wildlife Area within Sequoia National Forest, offering a gentle and scenic drive through protected forest land. The hard-packed sand surface and Rating 2 character make this one of the more accessible routes in the...
Learn more about Patterson Lane - FS 26S34

Juniper Flat is a smooth, easy cruise through BLM land on a hard-packed sandy two-track lined with notably large juniper trees that give the trail its name. At a Rating 1, this is about as approachable as desert trails get and makes a great option for newer drivers or anyone looking for a relaxed sc...
Learn more about Juniper Flat

This hard-pack sand route with many embedded rocks winds through forest surrounded by lots of trees and stunning views creating an immersive woodland experience. Small roots cross the trail, requiring navigation over natural obstacles. Steps and drop-offs reach up to 24 inches, creating serious vert...
Learn more about McIvers Road

Rattlesnake (FS 26S34B) branches off Patterson Lane and runs along the south shore of Lake Isabella through an open grass meadow ringed by the foothills of the Sequoia National Forest. The lakeside access makes this a popular fishing spot, and visitors should expect to share the trail with anglers o...
Learn more about Rattlesnake - FS 26S34B