Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Airstrip Road to Hess Mine

Airstrip Road to Hess Mine

Have you ever wondered what airstrip road near Senator's Wash was? It turns out, there is a cleared area that looks like one could take off and land an airplane; however, it is incredibly short.…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well…
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Total Miles

25.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Albinita

Albinita

This is another great trail here--a nice wide single track winding through the forest. It passes through a couple of nice meadows and there are quite a few creek crossings to look out for. The…
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Total Miles

7.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16

Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16

Starting in Highland, 1n16 is a fairly easy dirt road with some parts rutted out, but any 4x4 can make it through the trail easily. Many parts of the trail are single-vehicle wide, but there…
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Total Miles

11.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Alice Mine

Alice Mine

This is a short trip to go inside an old gold-copper mine with several levels. There is not much left on the outside of the mine. The main entrance is just behind the Jeep in…
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Total Miles

7.2

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Alpers Canyon Upper FS2S42

Alpers Canyon Upper FS2S42

This heavily used sand and gravel trail is marked by an orange placard with a black arrow and leads into a scenic, winding route through a beautiful pine forest. Some stretches reveal the aftermath of…
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Total Miles

4.7

Tech Rating

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash

Alphie Springs Wash

This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up…
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Total Miles

5.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about American Camp Lookout

American Camp Lookout

This is a super pretty drive as it descends into the canyons and back up to the mountaintops. On your way to the lookout, you will drive through the Italian Bar/Lost Dutchman Mining Camp, which…
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Total Miles

9.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about American Girl Mine Overlook

American Girl Mine Overlook

This short 2.3-mile out-and-back trail is a great side trip for a lunch stop while trail running in the Pasadena Mountains. The trail starts with a hill climb with loose rocks up to 12 inches…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Another Way Around

Another Way Around

A quick pop around the side of pinnacles out to the network of trails beyond. The trail is somewhat sandy with a few small steep hills, washouts, and very sharp rocks. One should take care…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Antelope Bench - FS3S06

Antelope Bench - FS3S06

Antelope Bench, also known as FS3S06, is a sandy trail that connects Highway 395 with Antelope Springs Road. It travels over 11 miles through pine forests, open meadows, and rock formations. It climbs 400 feet…
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Total Miles

11.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Antelope Mountain - FS3S12

Antelope Mountain - FS3S12

Antelope Mountain Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 3S12, is a four-mile trail that connects Antelope Bench Trail with Antelope Springs Road. This mostly sandy trail takes you through pine forests. It is relatively…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Antelope Springs Road

Antelope Springs Road

This winding road connects Owens River Road with the paved section of Antelope Springs Road which connects to Highway 203. Antelope Springs Road starts in LAWP land. It passes the Magma Geothermal plant. Then it…
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Total Miles

4.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Antelope Springs Road West

Antelope Springs Road West

Antelope Springs Road starts in LAWP land. It passes the Magma Geothermal plant, and then it enters Inyo National Forest. It climbs 300 feet and then drops almost 500 feet. The road is mostly fine…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Araz Wash South

Araz Wash South

Araz Wash runs through the Cargo Muchacho Mountains. The boulders strewn along this trail make for a great challenge, offering many options, but a few of the most difficult obstacles are not optional, so you…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Arcularious Old - FS 2S85

Arcularious Old - FS 2S85

Arcularious Old Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 2S85, is a previously paved road that has been deteriorating over the years. It has many potholes and changes between gravel and sand. It cuts through…
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Total Miles

3.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Arrastia Wash Trail

Arrastia Wash Trail

This wash is full of prospector fun. It is loose river gravel with a few sand areas. 4WD is recommended. There are many things to do and see. It's an out-and-back, single-lane road with little…
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Total Miles

1.3

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Arrowhead North Loop

Arrowhead North Loop

This is a fun loop on the north side of Lake Arrowhead. Starting at the Crab Flats OHV staging area, this route loops toward the town of Lake Arrowhead and then through the forest north…
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Total Miles

9.0

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Arroyo Salado Wash

Arroyo Salado Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles

15.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Arroyo Seco del Diablo

Arroyo Seco del Diablo

Arroyo Seco del Diablo is a 13.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP). Arroyo Seco del Diablo is Spanish for Devil's Dry Wash and lies amid…
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Total Miles

13.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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ATV trails in California

Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches

16E08 Las Chiches

Las Chiches is a short trail rated as difficult because of its steep inclines. There are incredible views as you traverse the ridge line in La Panza Range within Los Padres National Forest. The trail…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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

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)

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

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UTV/side-by-side trails in California

Learn more about 24W09.24

24W09.24

Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 3N26

3N26

Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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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