Dirt Bike Trails
Near Palmdale, California

This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
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This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito Canyon Road. There are quite a few scenic overlooks, switchbacks and steep climbs and descents. Th...
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King Snake Trail is no joke. This is a dirt bike-only trail in the upper section of Rowher Flats OHV. Riding from west to east, this trail begins off the Sierra OHV Trail. The trail is a rugged mix of sharp rocks and deeply rutted sections, where your line choice matters just as much as your throttl...
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Sidewinder OHV Trail offers a balanced mix of challenge and flow, making it great for intermediate riders looking to sharpen their skills without the relentless punishment of more advanced routes. This trail is marked for dirt bikes and ATVs only; however, some sections are really tight, and an ATV ...
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Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
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Knob OHV Trail is an enjoyable dirt bike and ATV route with easy access from Staging Area #2 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. This two-way trail runs primarily north to south and can be ridden comfortably in either direction. From the south, it begins at Staging Area #2, and on the northern end, it con...
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Rowher 4x4 Trail is a short but technical OHV route located within the Rowher Flat OHV Area near Santa Clarita, California. This trail is purpose-built for off-road vehicles and offers a concentrated mix of steep climbs, loose decomposed granite, rutted sections, and off-camber lines that test tract...
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Buffer OHV Trail is an easy, enjoyable route located near Staging Area #3 in the Rowher Flats OHV Area. The trail forms a loop around the open riding area just south of the staging area, making it a convenient and accessible option. This two-way trail is designated for dirt bikes and ATVs only and f...
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Lookout Trail (3414W34) is widely considered the most difficult trail in the Rowher OHV area, offering a short but challenging climb to one of the best vantage points in the Sierra Pelona range. Branching off the main Rowher trail network, this route quickly transitions from decomposed granite into ...
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Sierra OHV Trail is a popular dirt bike and ATV route located in the northern section of the Rowher Flats OHV Area. The trail follows the hillside just below Pelona Ridge, offering riders scenic views throughout the entire route. This is a two-way trail that is enjoyable in either direction. From th...
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Stage OHV Trail (FS 3414W10) is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. One end begins at Staging Area #2, and the other is off of Texas Canyon Road. This is a fun trail for all skill levels, with only a couple of steep sections that shouldn't pose too much of a challenge for beginner riders. There ...
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Texas Canyon Road is the north fork continuing from Rush Canyon Road. During most of the year, this road is an easy road to get to Rowher Flats black diamond trail and the open play area in Rowher Flats OHV area in 2WD. During wet seasons and snow season, the road can become very rutted and washed o...
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A great trail in the upper north section of Rowher Flats OHV. Listed for both dirt bikes and ATVs however ATVs might find some sections tight and/or impassible so keep this in mind if you are on a quad. There are a few sections with steep drop offs to the side but for the most part the trail is fun ...
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A fun and easy trail close to the staging areas. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail. One end is just to the south of Staging Area #1. The other end is at FS 5N14, close to both Stage and Flat OHV trails. Mostly flat with nice winding turns, this is a great trail for beginners as both ends mee...
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Spring OHV Trail is a fun connector between Staging Area #1 and Staging Area #3. This is a two-way dirt bike and ATV trail with some really fun twists and turns. Nice and flowing, this trail would be great for a seasoned beginner to level up their riding. There are a couple of sections that are tigh...
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This is a short connector trail between staging area #1 and FS 5N14. This is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail that gets you off the main road away from 4x4 and SxS traffic. This trail has a "blue" rating, but just about anyone can ride this one. It is very easy, with a few gentle ups and downs, to kee...
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Coyote OHV Trail is a short but highly enjoyable climb that packs a surprising amount of character into its compact length. Designed for dirt bikes and ATVs, this medium-difficulty trail is mostly uphill, delivering a steady ascent that encourages momentum from start to finish. The trail’s defining ...
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Break OHV Trail is a relentless climb that lives up to its name, delivering a sustained, hard-charging ascent all the way to the upper ridge trails of Rowher Flats. Built for dirt bikes and ATVs, this hard-difficulty route is not about cruising—it’s about commitment, control, and endurance from bott...
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Texas OHV Trail is like a main artery trail through the riding area. There are a number of connecting trails to this one that make for some great rides. Texas OHV is a two-way dirt bike and ATV-only trail. This two-way trail runs primarily northeast to southwest and can be ridden comfortably in eith...
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Flat OHV Trail is a dirt bike and ATV-only trail. It is really fun and flowing, taking riders through the lower elevations of Rowher Flats OHV Area. Rideable by just about any skill level, there is nothing too challenging along this trail for even beginner riders. It is rated a "blue" trail by the p...
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This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
Learn more about BP & L Road - FS 4N33

This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito Canyon Road. There are quite a few scenic overlooks, switchbacks and steep climbs and descents. Th...
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Sidewinder OHV Trail offers a balanced mix of challenge and flow, making it great for intermediate riders looking to sharpen their skills without the relentless punishment of more advanced routes. This trail is marked for dirt bikes and ATVs only; however, some sections are really tight, and an ATV ...
Learn more about Sidewinder OHV Trail

Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
Learn more about Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

This hard-packed dirt road offers a smooth(ish) drive over lots of loose gravel and small rocks that are easily traversed by any stock vehicle, with plenty of turnouts along the Angeles National Forest-designated portions of the road, including many under and around large electrical towers, where yo...
Learn more about BP & L Road - FS 4N33

Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV is a prime destination for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, high-clearance SUVs, and SxSs seeking a scenic ridgetop drive with panoramic mountain vistas. The route begins near the Rowher Flat OHV Area, climbing up a single-lane shelf road that is moderately steep in se...
Learn more about Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

Rowher 4x4 Trail is a short but technical OHV route located within the Rowher Flat OHV Area near Santa Clarita, California. This trail is purpose-built for off-road vehicles and offers a concentrated mix of steep climbs, loose decomposed granite, rutted sections, and off-camber lines that test tract...
Learn more about Rowher 4x4 Trail - FS 3414W19

Lookout Trail (3414W34) is widely considered the most difficult trail in the Rowher OHV area, offering a short but challenging climb to one of the best vantage points in the Sierra Pelona range. Branching off the main Rowher trail network, this route quickly transitions from decomposed granite into ...
Learn more about Lookout Trail - FS 3414W34