Off-Road Trails in California

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Mine Road

Mine road runs through Bureau Land Management. It is a mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. Some sections are overgrown, so pinstripes are to be expected. Some spots have been washed out…
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Total Miles

8.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Mine Trail/Loop

Mine Trail/Loop

This in-and-out trail starts on Superstition Mountain North BLM 196 and heads into a sandy canyon from the north, where you can see communication towers rising high up above on Superstition Mountain. The route slowly…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Mine Wash

Mine Wash

Mine Wash is a 9.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The state park is a "Stay the Trail" area and the trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles.…
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Total Miles

4.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Mirror Lake - FS 22E216

Mirror Lake - FS 22E216

Mirror Lake Trail (FS 26E216) is not just a trail; it is a reputation. Often cited as one of the hardest 4x4 trails in California, this high-alpine route is a hardcore test of machine and…
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Total Miles

1.3

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Mission Mine Road

Mission Mine Road

This trail starts off with a piece of international history on the east edge of the route, then winds down through cyprus, ponderosa and mimosa trees along the largest lake in Texas, then out and…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Mission Ridge

Mission Ridge

This fun little single-track section is a hidden gem for riders who prefer a narrower, more intimate path through the desert landscape. As you wind through the sagebrush, you will be treated to expansive views…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Mitchell Canyon Long Valley

Mitchell Canyon Long Valley

Looking to explore the stunning landscapes of Dog Valley while taking a more adventurous and less-traveled route? This scenic drive is perfect for those who enjoy a bit more challenge and want to avoid the…
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Total Miles

7.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Mitchell Mine

Mitchell Mine

Mitchell Mine is a nice, easy in-and-out summer trail for a leisurely stroll through the forest. It's also a good trail for beginners to get used to how their vehicle feels while off-road. The surface…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Mojave Road - Afton Canyon

Mojave Road - Afton Canyon

This trail retraces the historic Mojave Road from Soda Dry Lake through Afton Canyon to its termination point at Manix Wash. Most of the trail meanders along a sandy, dry riverbed and is not recommended…
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Total Miles

35.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Mojave Road, Central

Mojave Road, Central

Highlights of Mojave Road Central include stops at the Rock House, Government Holes, Marl Springs and the Mail Box. Entire route is inside the Mojave National Preserve, open to street-legal vehicles only. Trail departs from…
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Total Miles

56.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Mojave Road, East

Mojave Road, East

This portion of the trip starts east of the California/Nevada state line. At first, it's not well marked and takes some patience to stay on the trail. You'll take a fun side trip to historic…
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Total Miles

28.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Mojave Road, West

Mojave Road, West

The first part of the drive is uneventful as you head west from Kelbaker Road. Crossing Soda Lake is fairly routine, too, when the lake is dry. Concerns peak, however, if it has rained recently.…
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Total Miles

31.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Monache Meadows

Monache Meadows

Monache Meadows is a beautiful scenic valley surrounded by wilderness areas. The road follows and crosses the South fork of Kern River. There are great camp spots along the route and at the end. Explore,…
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Total Miles

9.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Monitor Pass - FS 313598

Monitor Pass - FS 313598

This rugged and scenic trail begins just off Highway 89, roughly 8 miles from the junction with Highway 395. It can also be accessed via Two Road Road (FS31358D). The route starts gently, winding through…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Mono Craters - FS 1S07

Mono Craters - FS 1S07

This 5.25-mile point-to-point trail starts at Highway 120 near Mono Mills and ends at 120 Cutoff to FS 1S06. The trail climbs over 700 feet and drops 100 feet along its route. It is made…
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Total Miles

5.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Mono Craters East - FS 1N24

Mono Craters East - FS 1N24

Mono Craters East (FS 1N24) is a 4-mile point-to-point trail climbing nearly 1,000 feet. The trail travels through a sparse pine forest and open areas lined with sagebrush and other brush. The surface is sand…
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Total Miles

3.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Mono Creek Gauge

Mono Creek Gauge

Mono Creek Gauge Trail is a beautiful trail through a forest along Mono Creek. There are a lot of dispersed camp areas along the creek. There is great fishing holes to explore. The water for…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Mono Mills Loop

Mono Mills Loop

The trail starts just off the 120. It is a sandy trail lined with pine trees, enjoying scenic views of Mono Lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail from the West entrance on 120 starts…
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Total Miles

3.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Monument Peak

Monument Peak

This trail circles one side of the needle so you can see it from the back. Spoiler: It is more impressive from a distance. This trail is heavily used by quads and side-by-sides. They have…
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Total Miles

22.9

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Moore Creek Road - FS 1S29

Moore Creek Road - FS 1S29

This trail climbs over 600 feet and drops over 450 feet across just over 5 miles, but has become a 10-mile in-and-out trail due to the closure of the north side bridge, eliminating through-passage options.…
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Total Miles

5.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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ATV trails in California

Learn more about 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 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 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 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

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

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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