Owen's River Road

Total Miles 12.3
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Summer, Fall, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Owen's River Road actually starts at Hwy 395. It is paved for the first four miles. This trail starts when the paved turns to dirt, traveling over twelve (12) miles before ending at Benton Crossing Road. It is a graded dirt/sand road that follows the valley offering great views of Bald Mountain, Glass Mountain, and the Eastern Sierras. Various farms as well as plenty of open BLM land line the trail. Be cautious as the road can be rough or rutted at times. Owen's River Road actually starts at Hwy 395. It is paved for the first four (4) miles. This trail starts when the paved turns to dirt, traveling over twelve miles before ending at Benton Crossing Road. It is a graded dirt/sand road that follows the valley offering great views of Bald Mountain, Glass Mountain, and the Eastern Sierras. Various farms as well as plenty of open BLM land line the trail. Be cautious as the road can be rough or rutted at times.

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Difficulty

Sandy trail with some ruts and uneven spots.

History

The history of Owens River Road is intertwined with the Owens Valley's struggles over water rights, particularly with the city of Los Angeles and the construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, which diverted water from the Owens River and into Los Angeles, ultimately causing the desiccation of Owens Lake.

Technical Rating

1

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Matt Klicsu
Sep 05, 2025
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Most of the trails are just dirt roads with minimal potholes. If you take some of the roads off the trail to the hot springs that can get a little narrow with no where to turn around
robert titmas
Jun 30, 2025
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Owen's River Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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