Off-Road Trails in California

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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
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 China Wells - FS 6S015
China Wells - FS 6S015

China Wells - FS 6S015

China Wells (FS 6S015) serves as the primary "spinal cord" of the Miami Mountain OHV system. This wide, well-graded forest service road runs north-south through the network, connecting the popular Kamook Staging Area to the…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Chipmunk - FS 6S018
Chipmunk - FS 6S018

Chipmunk - FS 6S018

Chipmunk (FS 6S018) is a scruffy, spirited little side-quest located in the high country above Bass Lake. Accessed via Beasore Road and a short hop along Central Camp Road, this 1.3-mile unmaintained two-track is the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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 Chowchilla Mountain Road - FS 5S090
Chowchilla Mountain Road - FS 5S090

Chowchilla Mountain Road - FS 5S090

Chowchilla Mountain Road (FS 5S09) is the legendary "backdoor" into Yosemite National Park that every overland explorer dreams of finding. Starting from Harris Cut Off Road, the trail begins deceptively tame as a well-graded double-track.…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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

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

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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