Dirt Bike Trails Near San Jose, California

An easy dirt road off the CA1 that leads up into the hills and above the clouds. There is plenty of open grassy space for easy camping. Expect it to be very busy on weekends.…
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An easy dirt road that leads into Los Padres National Forest. The trail does briefly cross through private property, be sure to go slow and not make any stops through this section. The road branches…
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A 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. There are numerous side trails leading…
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A short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, and it stays mostly above the fog line. The trail does dead-end at a High Clearance 4x4…
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This is an area of BLM land on the North Fork of the Mokelumne River off Highway 26, just outside of Red Corral, California. Parts of the trail are un-maintained dirt roads, sections of which…
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Looking for a nice day trip? Paper Cabin is a decently long drive and can get pretty rough at times. This trail switchbacks up the canyon and to the top of the ridge where it…
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As of May 26, 2023. This road is accessible by vehicles of higher clearance than sedans. This is due to the fire road are not as flat and maintained as Google Maps makes it out…
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This trail is steep, overgrown, and narrow. Typically home to lots of poison oak and fallen trees but the reward at the end is totally worth it! Keltz Mine road takes you down to the…
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As of May 26, 2023. This road is accessible by vehicles of higher clearance than sedans. This is because the fire roads are not as flat and maintained as Google Maps makes them out to…
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