Off-Road Trails in California

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Pumpkin Patch Trail

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

3.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Punch Bowl - FS 1S38

Punch Bowl - FS 1S38

This trail descends over 700 feet in just under 4 miles as it approaches Mono Lake. The route is sandy and dusty with pumice and is heavily used by side-by-side vehicles, creating lots of whoops…
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Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Punch Bowl Cutoff - FS 1S35

Punch Bowl Cutoff - FS 1S35

This scenic forest route winds through a beautiful pine forest, transitioning from highway access to backcountry exploration. The trail features very sandy and pumice surfaces with some sections of deep material that require careful navigation.…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Quarry Road 6N19

Quarry Road 6N19

This trail is a short connector and gatekeeper to Del Sur Ridge 6N18. A couple of points feature nice views of surrounding canyons and chaparral. The trail is also quite steep in certain spots. Deep…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Quartz Mountain - FS 5S040Y

Quartz Mountain - FS 5S040Y

This high alpine traverse is a tale of two forest service roads. It starts on the northern side as a rough, rocky scramble with lots of embedded granite that slows travel and requires focus. However,…
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Total Miles

5.5

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Quatal Canyon

Quatal Canyon

Quatal Canyon Road is a moderate offroad route in California's Los Padres National Forest that offers remote backcountry access and rugged, scenic terrain for high-clearance 4WDs, dual-sport motorcycles, and side-by-sides. It is a fun, mostly…
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Total Miles

14.7

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about R1 Clear Creek Road

R1 Clear Creek Road

R1 Clear Creek Road lives up to its namesake by following the crisp, flowing waters of Clear Creek as it twists and winds through the canyon toward the hills. This trail provides an enjoyable adventure,…
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Total Miles

9.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about R20

R20

A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles

6.6

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about R43 Willis Well Road

R43 Willis Well Road

This trail connects Redrock Randsburg Road to Randsburg Mojave Road by going over the Rand mountain range. There is cell coverage throughout most of the trail, may get a drop put or 2 in the…
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Total Miles

9.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter

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R44

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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Total Miles

4.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about R50

R50

This is a long, meandering trail along the base of the Rand Mountains on the Garlock side. There are a lot of loose rocks, some sand washes, and a few larger ruts. Watch for flash…
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Total Miles

9.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring

Learn more about Racetrack Valley Road North

Racetrack Valley Road North

This rocky trail starts in the north at the Ubehebe Crater. It travels through a long canyon in the Panamint Range between Tin Mountain (8,927 feet), Dry Mountain (8,678 feet), and White Top Mountain (7,493…
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Total Miles

27.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

A large loop winds through mountains and across the desert inside Death Valley National Park. Great scenery with stops at an old mining camp and Racetrack Playa, known for its mysterious moving rocks. If you're…
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Total Miles

50.1

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Radford Frontline Road - FS 104

Radford Frontline Road - FS 104

Front Line Road is in the San Bernardino National Forest just south of Big Bear Lake. It provides a casual meandering trail run alongside a shallow canyon formed by the 8,000-foot San Bernardino Mountain Range…
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Total Miles

10.5

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Radford Truck Trail - FS 2N06

Radford Truck Trail - FS 2N06

Closed until 12/31/24 per Forest Closure Order 05-12-52-24-02, Radford Fire Closure Area. FS 2N06 - Radford Truck Trail is a winding fire road in the San Bernardino National Forest just south of Big Bear Lake.…
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Total Miles

5.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Rainbow Basin Loop

Rainbow Basin Loop

This trail begins off a nice paved highway and can be somewhat easy to miss at first glance. There is an established campground a couple of miles off this trail with pit toilets, pergolas for…
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Total Miles

7.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash is a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Rainbow Wash trail will take travelers deep into the Borrego Badlands. Most people view the…
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Total Miles

2.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Rattlesnake Creek

Rattlesnake Creek

This single-track trail winds through the creek, so there will be several water crossings. Like the entire area, there are cut logs, so keep your toes in. There are some off-camber good times to be…
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Total Miles

2.5

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

A beautiful trail that winds its way from the deserts near Johnson Valley into a lush Joshua tree forest. Approximately 16 miles in length, this trail can be tackled in any high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, making…
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Total Miles

15.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Red Cloud Mine

Red Cloud Mine

Red Cloud Mine trail is a 12.6-mile (25.2-mile) out-and-back rated 3 of 10 located near Desert Center. This generally level dirt trail has multiple sand washes that must be crossed to get to the trail…
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Total Miles

12.4

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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