Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Canyon Deep Road/Cavanah Deep - FS 44
Canyon Deep Road/Cavanah Deep - FS 44

Canyon Deep Road/Cavanah Deep - FS 44

Open to Highway Legal Vehicles 4/1-12/31. Driving along this gravel road, taking in the views of various canyons, quail, pine, and chipmunks amongst the manzanitas. While it may be easy to glance at the shimmering…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Canyon Sin Nombre
Canyon Sin Nombre

Canyon Sin Nombre

Street-legal vehicles only on this winding route through Canyon Sin Nombre; a great spot for its unique geologic features. Follow the sandy washes on to the Butterfield Stage Route. Near the end of the route…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carrizo Canyon
Carrizo Canyon

Carrizo Canyon

Carrizo Canyon is a 13.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Street-legal vehicles are only allowed off-road within the ABDSP. Carrizo Canyon starts at State Road 2 (S2)…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carrizo Creek
Carrizo Creek

Carrizo Creek

Carrizo Creek is a 6.4-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Offroad travel within the state park is restricted to street-legal vehicles. Carrizo Creek can only be accessed…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Carrizo Mountain
Carrizo Mountain

Carrizo Mountain

The Carrizo Mountain trail is an out-and-back trip to the top of Carrizo Mountain, which is surrounded by the Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area. The trail starts with a leisurely drive through scenic Painted Gorge Canyon…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Casa Diablo Mine Cut Off - FS 04S04
Casa Diablo Mine Cut Off - FS 04S04

Casa Diablo Mine Cut Off - FS 04S04

Casa Diablo Mine Cutoff, also called FS 04S04, drops 600 feet over six miles. This mostly sandy trail does have various rocky sections and ruts to handle. Use caution as they come out of nowhere.…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Casa Diablo Mountain FS S134
Casa Diablo Mountain FS S134

Casa Diablo Mountain FS S134

This challenging trail wanders around and over the Casa Diablo Mountain. It climbs 700 feet from the valley floor. It is sandy and rocky with some steep spots which can be very challenging when snow…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Casa Diablo Road
Casa Diablo Road

Casa Diablo Road

Casa Diablo Road is a twenty-one-mile dirt road that connects Benton Crossing Road to the Bishop Area. It starts at 7414 feet and drops down over 3000 feet to 4170 feet. The first part, off…
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Total Miles
21.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Castle Rock Road - FS 32139
Castle Rock Road - FS 32139

Castle Rock Road - FS 32139

This trail starts just off Virginia Lakes Road, which is open seasonally from late May to mid-October as weather allows. The gravel, well-graded trail runs along Virginia Creek and crosses over it a few times…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cavanaugh Ridge
Cavanaugh Ridge

Cavanaugh Ridge

This fun trail climbs 1,800 feet in just 4.5 miles, reaching the cliff's edge at an elevation of over 11,000 feet. The sandy and rocky trail winds up through valleys and forests. Several sections with…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Cement Creek
Cement Creek

Cement Creek

This trail has great views throughout with a spectacular view of Lake Berryessa at its highest elevation point. Expect to drive dirt, gravel and mud along the out and back trail. There are also many…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Cemetery Road
Cemetery Road

Cemetery Road

This 5-mile track begins just north of the Mono Lake Visitor Center and immediately delivers sweeping views of Mono Lake and its unique tufas. The road starts paved, but by mile 1.2, it transitions into…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Cerro Gordo Backdoor
Cerro Gordo Backdoor

Cerro Gordo Backdoor

This little-used route provides access to the Cerro Gordo mining ghost town from Death Valley. The route follows White Talc Road from Saline Valley Road in Death Valley, meandering along the valley floor at roughly…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chalk Bluff Road
Chalk Bluff Road

Chalk Bluff Road

Chalk Bluff Road is a graded, well-used road with bouldering on the north side and fishing access to the south side. Chalk Bluff Road is well used. There is a vault toilet at the west…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chango Lake - FS32062
Chango Lake - FS32062

Chango Lake - FS32062

This trail starts off as a nicely graded road into the Toiyabe National Forest (4WD with some clearance recommended), which the Pickle Meadow Marine Mountain Warfare Training Base maintains. Once on FS road 32062, about…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chappo Spring (BLM AR233)
Chappo Spring (BLM AR233)

Chappo Spring (BLM AR233)

This route starts at Highway 178 and travels South along the West edge of the Nopah Range Wilderness to Chappo Spring. This 2-track trail is mostly hard-packed with gravel and a few washes. Use caution…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Chappo Spring (BLM AR2350)
Chappo Spring (BLM AR2350)

Chappo Spring (BLM AR2350)

This trail connects Chappo Spring, California, to California Highway 127 near Tecopa Hot Springs. It covers some unique terrain, including gravel washes and loamy soils. Since this route follows desert washes, the trail can be…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Chepo Saddle 6S13
Chepo Saddle 6S13

Chepo Saddle 6S13

This is a Sierra foothill road near Bass Lake, which is not visible on this trek. It is a clear dirt road with very little pinstriping. Some rutting but very manageable. There are several ways…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chidago Loop Road
Chidago Loop Road

Chidago Loop Road

Chidago Loop is about a 5-mile loop on Chidago Canyon Road. Although it is short, it is quite picturesque; the Sierras peaking over the top of the smaller mountains inside the Chidago Loop puts a…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Childago Canyon Road
Childago Canyon Road

Childago Canyon Road

The road is typically graded depending on the time of the year. It's mostly crushed dirt with a few small broken rocks along the trail. The east-to-west trail can be run in either direction. The…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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ATV trails in California

Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches
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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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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