This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and… Learn more about Jack's Backbone
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Dill Scenic Trail
The Dill Scenic Trail is an out and back at Shasta National Forest in California. There are great views of Mount Shasta as well as the surrounding mountains. This trail is not difficult by any… Learn more about Dill Scenic Trail
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
High Lakes
Camp, fish and relax in remote seclusion after a day of challenging rock crawling. Despite damage from recent fires, this is a great place to spend a weekend exploring a gorgeous high plateau with numerous… Learn more about High Lakes
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su
Willow Lake Road 29N14
Willow Lake Road takes you to Willow Lake Campground where there are opportunities for fishing, hiking, hot springs, geysers and wildlife viewing. The road in is doable in any high clearance vehicle. When approaching the… Learn more about Willow Lake Road 29N14
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Letts Lake
This trail is a little less than 4 miles and leads to Letts Lake and campground. As the only lake in the lower half of Mendocino NF, it is worth visiting. There are four campsites… Learn more about Letts Lake
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Eel's Cliff
This route will take you from Upper Lake all the way to Eel River/Lake Pillsbury. It begins with great views of the valley, plenty of camping and resting spots in-between, and ends with your choice… Learn more about Eel's Cliff
Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Valley Road Trail
Easy dirt trail with connections to the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument area Trails with wildflower sights in Spring and the main road to The Wilbur Hot Springs. Beautiful scenery of the Bear Valley in Lake… Learn more about Bear Valley Road Trail
Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Bartlett Springs Road
Bartlett Springs Road begins southeast of Mendocino National Forest and boasts excellent views. This route passes through BLM land, and there are plenty of offshoots from the trail. There are also opportunities for camping, hiking,… Learn more about Bartlett Springs Road
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi
Cleghorn Bar
This is a fun drive with varying terrain. Green-sticker vehicles allowed and staging is available toward the beginning of the ride. Look for the sign that starts the 4WD riding. This routes takes you through… Learn more about Cleghorn Bar
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Happy Valley Ridgeline
Mix of fire roads and old logging roads. The area has been scorched by fire recently. There are a lot of downed trees that cross the trail, be prepared with a chain saw or chain/rope.… Learn more about Happy Valley Ridgeline
Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cold Spring
This trail will take you to a wetland area where multiple springs emerge from the mountainside. There is a dispersed camping area at the end where it turns into some hiking trails that give an… Learn more about Cold Spring
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road
Walker Ridge Road is one of the main entrances to the Indian Valley Reservoir (CDFW), and the Walker Ridge Recreation Area (BLM). The road is gravel and accessible by most high clearance vehicles. There are… Learn more about Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Poker Flat
A challenging drive that passes through two historic gold mining towns: Poker Flat and Howland Flat. The trail can be used as a shortcut between Downieville and La Porte. Trip to Saddleback Mountain Lookout Tower… Learn more about Poker Flat
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor… Learn more about Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wagner & Siskiyou
This is a great run from Wagner Creek through parts of Siskiyou Pass to Maple Dell Gap. From Maple Dell Gap you can continue on to Squaw Lake or head north and reconnect with Siskiyou… Learn more about Wagner & Siskiyou
Total Miles
37
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sherwood Road
This is a 43-mile long trek through dirt logging roads with some spectacular views of the northern California redwoods. It is a great way to start a trip up the Mendocino coastline and on your… Learn more about Sherwood Road
Total Miles
39.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Deer Lake, Gold Valley
Trail begins with an easy climb to a high scenic ridge above beautiful Deer Lake. The route then descends into rugged Gold Valley and heads north past mines and lakes. To modify the trip, you… Learn more about Deer Lake, Gold Valley
Total Miles
37.9
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Bonta Ridge - NF23N05Y
Bonta Ridge is an occasionally maintained gravel Forest Service road that climbs from Bonta Creek Road above the CA-70 highway up to Penman Saddle and points beyond in this section of the Plumas National Forest.… Learn more about Bonta Ridge - NF23N05Y
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Snake Lake
Short but beautiful hard-core trail. Great views looking down on Gold Lake and Snake Lake. Route open to green-sticker vehicles on posted routes only. Overnight camping in designated sites only. Watch for hikers and mountain… Learn more about Snake Lake
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su
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