Off-Road Trails in California

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Powerline Ripper

This is a section of the powerline trail. It has some challenging areas for autos and motos. Long sandy washes make up most of the flatter portions of the trail. Some sections are smooth and…
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Total Miles

13.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Pronghorn Trail

Pronghorn Trail

Most of the trail is on the easy side of moderate with a few narrow sections that could scratch larger vehicles. There are a few rocky sections, though it's mostly sandy (muddy if wet) with…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring

Learn more about Prospect Mine - FS 5S040X

Prospect Mine - FS 5S040X

The Western half of the Quartz Mountain summit loop, connecting with the Quartz Mountain Top spur (FS 5S040XD). This two-track route climbs to over 9,000 feet, offering spectacular views to the East over the Ansel…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Psycho Ranch Turnout

Psycho Ranch Turnout

This trail tears off from the main route of Coxey into the hills. There are a few singletrack turnoffs for those looking for some adventure. There were no natural camping spots noticed on this route.…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

This is the 4X4 route to get to Indian Flats Campground. Do not attempt this trail in a stock-height two-wheel drive vehicle. There are several washouts and obstacles that you will high center on. Highly…
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Total Miles

4.3

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Pumice Canyon - FS 3S41

Pumice Canyon - FS 3S41

The beginning follows power lines with one steep hill that cuts between the power line posts, featuring very deep articulating whoops and roots on the climb that test suspension flex and wheel placement. The trail…
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Total Miles

5.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Pumice Mine Road - FS 1S40

Pumice Mine Road - FS 1S40

This 9-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 700 feet toward the Pumice Mine. Access points include FS1S127, FS2S08, and FS1S122, with several spur trails to explore along the way. The trail travels through a mix of…
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Total Miles

4.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Pumice Valley - FS1N36

Pumice Valley - FS1N36

This route drops around 150 feet in elevation as it heads toward Mono Lake, cutting through the scenic pumice Valley. The sand and pumice trail follows power lines and is surrounded by impressive views of…
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Total Miles

3.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Pumpkin Eater

Pumpkin Eater

This trail changes frequently, with loose rocks that may shift after each vehicle passes. Conditions vary based on traffic, weather, and vehicle setup, and travel time can range from extended recovery scenarios to a relatively…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Spring

Learn more about Pumpkin Patch Trail

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

2Easy

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

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about QTC

QTC

This is a short trail that connects Kings Crossing to the 4x4 road 10M52. It drops down from Kings Crossing with a few really wide and smooth switchbacks. It weaves through the pine trees with…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Quarry Road

Quarry Road

This trail is part of the Ocotillo Wells OHV area, where all vehicles are allowed with proper documentation. The surface is sandy with a little gravel, and the trail is full of whoops and washboards…
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Total Miles

2.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Winter, 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

3Easy

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

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Queen Ester Road

Queen Ester Road

This out-and-back trail climbs almost 800 feet in just under 8 miles, running east to west from Gas Line Road 281. The trail is one vehicle wide with a hard-pack sand surface and small rocks.…
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Total Miles

7.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

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

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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

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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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