Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about China Lake Border Run
China Lake Border Run

China Lake Border Run

A challenging trail that leads to the china lake military base fence. The trail features sandy sections, a loose rocky hill, and many sharp rocks that could puncture a sidewall. There are a few dispersed…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Chloride City
Chloride City

Chloride City

This rough and rocky cliff road has numerous spurs accessing the mine sites around historic Chloride City requires 4x4 and high clearance. That said, it is only a moderately challenging trail. It also has numerous…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chloride Cliffs Road
Chloride Cliffs Road

Chloride Cliffs Road

Chloride Cliffs Road starts off of Daylight Pass Road in Death Valley National Park and climbs over one-thousand feet up onto the Chloride Cliffs before descending again towards the CA/NV border. It changes its name…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chocolate Thunder
Chocolate Thunder

Chocolate Thunder

This is a very short trail; however, this is where the crowds hang out to watch the carnage. The canyon is littered with bonus lines and Saturday night mayhem. The main run has one basic…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cholla Chaos
Cholla Chaos

Cholla Chaos

Holy forest of jumping cacti. They are almost impossible to avoid. There are pieces lying alongside the trail, taunting you, grabbing your boot as you go by. Aside from all that sticky mess, the trail…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops
Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops

Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops

Dirt trail that runs parallel to a set of private "active" train tracks. The beginning of this route off of Trona road is wide and used to be paved. It narrows quickly and turns into…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about City Highline Road
City Highline Road

City Highline Road

This non-technical dirt road follows the power lines along the hills of San Francisquito Canyon. There are some neat views of the California aqueduct, and tons of little side roads. Most of the side roads…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clark Dry Lake
Clark Dry Lake

Clark Dry Lake

This hidden gem is part of Anza Borrego Desert State Tark. From the Boreggo Salton Seaway turn into Rockhouse Canyon Road. The sign at the intersection says "no exit" but the road is long and…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Clark's Grade - FS 1N54
Clark's Grade - FS 1N54

Clark's Grade - FS 1N54

Clarks Grade is an off-road trail in the San Bernardino National Forest. Driving this trail is a journey back to the origins of the Big Bear Lake area since this was one of the first…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clarks Summit
Clarks Summit

Clarks Summit

Explore the back side of Snow Summit Ski Area in the picturesque San Bernardino National Forest. The upper portion of Clarks Summit offers spectacular scenic lookouts and connects with Skyline Drive (Trail #73), which leads…
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Total Miles
29.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Clavey Crossing to Bourland Meadow
Clavey Crossing to Bourland Meadow

Clavey Crossing to Bourland Meadow

This route has creek crossings as well as river crossings! This is a very pretty and scenic area with plenty of areas to camp along the water. The trail has some larger rocks and ruts…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Clawhammer
Clawhammer

Clawhammer

This is a fun little trail that is a little less intense than trails like Jackhammer or Wrecking Ball. Many of the obstacles on this trail have a bypass. Of course, if you choose to…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Claypit Cutoff - FS 3S07
Claypit Cutoff - FS 3S07

Claypit Cutoff - FS 3S07

This trail runs through wide open meadows with panoramic views of the Eastern Sierra, the Glass Mountains, and the White Mountains. The track is mostly sand and pumice with sections of gravel and rock that…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Cleghorn Bar
Cleghorn Bar

Cleghorn Bar

This is a fun drive with varying terrain. Green-sticker vehicles allowed and staging is available toward the beginning of the ride. Look for the sign that starts the 4WD riding. This routes takes you through…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Cleghorn Ridge
Cleghorn Ridge

Cleghorn Ridge

Cleghorn Ridge features excellent views and challenging obstacles. There is plenty of space at trailheads to pull over and air down\up. Weekends can get busy, but most of the trail has room to pass. Some…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clover Meadow - FS 5S005
Clover Meadow - FS 5S005

Clover Meadow - FS 5S005

This is a short and fast forest service access road that is the final stretch to the popular Fernandez Pass / Walton trailhead. This same trailhead also serves as an access point along the longer…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clover Meadow Cutoff - FS 5S053Y
Clover Meadow Cutoff - FS 5S053Y

Clover Meadow Cutoff - FS 5S053Y

This is a lightning-fast, short link designed for efficiency, connecting the main roads in the high-country network. This two-track route runs entirely through the severe 2020 Creek Wildfire burn scar. The road surface is a…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Coarse Gold Road 5N24
Coarse Gold Road 5N24

Coarse Gold Road 5N24

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. Deep ruts and erosion give this trail a bit of…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cody Lake
Cody Lake

Cody Lake

Cody Lake trail is a short out/back jaunt to a high alpine Sierra Nevada lake that is remote and beautiful. The trail ends overlooking the lake and requires a very steep hiking descent to reach…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Cold Spring
Cold Spring

Cold Spring

This trail will take you to a wetland area where multiple springs emerge from the mountainside. There is a dispersed camping area at the end where it turns into some hiking trails that give an…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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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