Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34
Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34

Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34

This trail is a rough dirt road with mostly hardpack dirt, gravel, and small-sized rocks. There is some overgrowth, so plan to collect some pinstripes! The overgrowth gets worse as the trail progresses and is…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail
Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

This short 1.9-mile out-and-back trail takes you out to an old fire watch outpost. The structure has been removed and only the footings are left. The view from the point is breathtaking as you can…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bighorn Connector
Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector is a well-used trail that connects the ends of adjacent BLM roads that terminate near the Bighorn Wilderness boundary to create a series of interconnected loops. It is an easy combination of sandy…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Billy Hill's Stampede
Billy Hill's Stampede

Billy Hill's Stampede

From Highway 89 near the Sagehen Creek Trailhead, this easy route leads to Stampede Reservoir, with options to continue to Dog Valley, Boca Reservoir, or down to Crystal Peak Mine. The trail starts wide enough…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38
Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Black Canyon
Black Canyon

Black Canyon

This 2.5-mile trail leaves the valley floor and heads up the Black Canyon where it rises over 1,250 feet. The dirt road quickly turns into a very rocky path. The first real obstacle is crossing…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Canyon Rd
Black Canyon Rd

Black Canyon Rd

This short trail looked like a great adventure to explore the Black Canyon. But it ended just over a mile due to private property. It appears a rancher bought a small section of the canyon's…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Black Gulch Jeep Trail
Black Gulch Jeep Trail

Black Gulch Jeep Trail

This is a very scenic and relaxed trail until a few steep climbs that require 4-low. There are awesome views of Lake Isabella and the surrounding country. There are a few private signs that do…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Mountain
Black Mountain

Black Mountain

This well-maintained fire road takes you up to boulder basin group campsite. On the way there, you'll see some turn-outs for rock climbing and overlanding. During the winter months, trails may be impassable due to…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Black Mountain Road
Black Mountain Road

Black Mountain Road

This is an easy trail that most stock vehicles could tackle. There are some really beautiful views, and the high point is the lookout, which gives a breathtaking view of the sunset. There are 5…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Wilderness Route
Black Mountain Wilderness Route

Black Mountain Wilderness Route

This secluded route is perfect for a day trip or a dispersed overnighter. You'll explore lava flow regions, an opal mine, the Tuffa Cave House, and Inscription Canyon filled with petroglyphs. The route (clockwise) starts…
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Total Miles
42.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Point - FS 2N42
Black Point - FS 2N42

Black Point - FS 2N42

This route is accessed off Cemetery Road, just east of Highway 395, and offers some of the best views of Mono Lake and its islands, along with great views of the Eastern Sierras and the…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Black Rock Canyon Trail
Black Rock Canyon Trail

Black Rock Canyon Trail

Black Rock Canyon is a moderate trail that starts off on soft sand and quickly becomes a compact dirt trail with rocks. You are welcomed with gorgeous vistas of the red rock cliffs and even…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Blair Valley Loop
Blair Valley Loop

Blair Valley Loop

Blair Valley Loop is a 7.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Blair Valley area is a collection of two small valleys with several attractions to see. The…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Blair Valley Pictographs
Blair Valley Pictographs

Blair Valley Pictographs

Blair Valley Pictographs is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This short dirt track ends at a small parking area and trailhead. A BLM informational…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BLM 009
BLM 009

BLM 009

Officially, this is an out-and-back trail that starts just off BLM 201 on the west side. The surface is hard-packed sand and relatively smooth, making for comfortable navigation. You'll enjoy good views of Superstition Mountain…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 063
BLM 063

BLM 063

This trail is located in the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Open Riding Area, the largest in California, where registered OHV and highway legal vehicles are allowed. The route is a narrow wash with lots…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 069
BLM 069

BLM 069

This trail is a small sand wash lined with mud walls, creating a narrow canyon environment. The route starts at Tule Trail and officially ends at Cross Over Trail because of private land restricting further…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 074
BLM 074

BLM 074

This sandy trail starts near the airport and runs east to west along a pole line that provides easy navigation reference. The route is lined with creosote bushes throughout and features a lot of whoops,…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 075 East
BLM 075 East

BLM 075 East

This is another main east-to-west trail in the Superstition Mountain OHV Open Riding Area. The surface is a mix of soft sand and hard-pack sand, creating varying traction conditions. The trail follows a power line…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
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ATV trails in California

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10M29

10M29

This is one of only a few ATV options in the Mount Hough Trail System. It starts near the Mount Hough Trailhead on the north end at a marked entrance, and descends down several wide…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about 11E19
11E19

11E19

11E19 is a 0.7-mile-long ATV trail with a red dirt surface winding through a forest of sugar pines. The route is wide and mostly gradual, with only a couple of very small rolling hills. It…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D10
11E19-D10

11E19-D10

11E19-D10 is an easy ATV spur trail measuring just under half a mile long, often ridden together with 11E19 and D20 near Brimstone Campground. The trail allows two-way traffic with decent visibility, and it is…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D20
11E19-D20

11E19-D20

11E19-D20 is a 0.9-mile-long, easy ATV trail that runs mostly gradual with a few hairpin turns. The route passes through a mix of environments, with some sections more lush and lined with leafy Pacific dogwoods,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in California

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24W09.24

24W09.24

This is apart of Ballinger OHV. Considered desert highlands that has junipers, pinyon pines and scrub brush. Trail 24 (24W09.24) is the main trail that ranges between sandy and hard pack and potentially muddy sections.…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N26
3N26

3N26

Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

The trail starts at the third quarter into marked trail 3N26. There is shade for more than half of the trail from mature tree and a hillside for the majority of the trail. During certain…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3S120
3S120

3S120

This sandy trail takes you through the Inyo National Forest. It climbs just over 400 feet in just under two miles. There are many downed trees to navigate around. This trail is part of the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
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