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
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
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
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
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
Dunnigan Hill
The main connector between the north and south entrances of the Knoxville OHV area. Very active with power sports vehicles, as many marked and unmarked trails crisscross this trail. An easy trail with good views… Learn more about Dunnigan Hill
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Mendo-Lake Road
An easy scenic route over mountain ridges through South Cow Mountain OHV that connects lakeport to Ukiah. This is the main dirt road through cow mountain that has multiple harder trails off either side and… Learn more about Mendo-Lake Road
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Boundary Ridge, Trail 25
For expert riders only, this trail is rated extremely difficult. Trail hazards may Include; narrow and steep sections, washed-out sections, fallen trees, and large falling or loose rocks. Boundary Tidge "Trail 25" is an 8-mile… Learn more about Boundary Ridge, Trail 25
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / 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
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
Jack's Backbone
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
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
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
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
Bottle Hill
Bottle Hill is a good trail to learn how your vehicle feels on dirt, rock, and mud; or to check the off-road capability of your vehicle after making modifications or repairs. It is also a… Learn more about Bottle Hill
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
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