Off-Road Trails in California

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Big Hill Lookout

This trail circumnavigates the Big Hill fire lookout tower. Make sure to pop up the short road to the lookout as this provides dramatic 360 views of the surrounding gorgeous wilderness, and there is an…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Big John Flat

Big John Flat

The trail starts as a well maintained dirt road. About a 3 miles into the trail, the dirt is softer and the trail thins to one vehicle wide. There are two hill climbs that will…
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Total Miles

4.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Big Johnson

Big Johnson

Big Johnson consists of two parts, upper and lower Big Johnson. Lower Big Johnson is the easier of the two, with Upper Big Johnson being just slightly more challenging. Both trails are fun and targeted…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Big Meadow - FS 23S07

Big Meadow - FS 23S07

Big Meadow FS 23S07 loops around Big Meadow, one of the most popular and beloved meadows in the area, set within thick pine forest in Sequoia National Forest. Camp Andrew Brown sits along the trail,…
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Total Miles

5.9

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Big Pine to Silver Canyon

Big Pine to Silver Canyon

Hard Pack dirt with small water crossings and mud holes the trail runs close to the Owens River so there is plenty of fishing, a small freshwater pond for summer swimming, plenty of off-grid camping…
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Total Miles

20.6

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Big Sandy - FS 6S007

Big Sandy - FS 6S007

Big Sandy (FS 6S007) is a diverse and dynamic journey that evolves with every mile. Starting near Fish Camp, the route begins as a well-maintained road that hugs the riverbank, initially guiding you through the…
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Total Miles

7.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Big Spring Road West - FS 31083

Big Spring Road West - FS 31083

This off-road route, accessed from Highway 89 about 10 miles from the 395 junction, offers a scenic and steadily more rugged adventure into the Sierra backcountry. The trail begins with a sandy dirt surface, scattered…
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Total Miles

2.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Big Spring Spur Road

Big Spring Spur Road

Big Spring Spur Road is a scenic dirt route in the Toiyabe National Forest, accessed from Highway 89, about 7.5 miles west of the Highway 395/89 Junction. This rugged path takes you through open meadows,…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Big Springs East

Big Springs East

The trail starts just off the 89. It starts off as an easy dirty road then winds its way through grassy meadows. As the trail climbs it gets a little harder. Things change as you…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about Big Springs Road FS 32E601

Big Springs Road FS 32E601

This scenic sand and gravel trail begins at Big Springs Campground and serves as a well-traveled connector into some of the Eastern Sierra's most iconic destinations, including Indiana Summit Natural Area, Bald Mountain Lookout, Alpers…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34

Big Tree Cucamonga - 1N34

This trail is a rough dirt road with mostly hardpack dirt, gravel, and small-sized rocks. There is some overgrowth, so plan to collect some pinstripes! The overgrowth gets worse as the trail progresses and is…
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Total Miles

12.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer

Learn more about Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

This short 1.9-mile out-and-back trail takes you out to an old fire watch outpost. The structure has been removed and only the footings are left. The view from the point is breathtaking as you can…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector is a well-used trail that connects the ends of adjacent BLM roads that terminate near the Bighorn Wilderness boundary to create a series of interconnected loops. It is an easy combination of sandy…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Billy Hill's Stampede

Billy Hill's Stampede

From Highway 89 near the Sagehen Creek Trailhead, this easy route leads to Stampede Reservoir, with options to continue to Dog Valley, Boca Reservoir, or down to Crystal Peak Mine. The trail starts wide enough…
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Total Miles

7.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Bird Spring Canyon Road East BLM 120

Bird Spring Canyon Road East BLM 120

Winding into Bird Spring Canyon, this soft sandy route runs just over one vehicle wide through terrain lined with desert brush, Joshua trees, and blooming wildflowers that intensify deeper in the canyon. Various established campsite…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Bird Spring Canyon Road West BLM SC120

Bird Spring Canyon Road West BLM SC120

Starting at the PCT trail crossing parking lot, this sandy shelf road overlooks the valley below, creating elevated vantage points. Stunning wildflowers emerge in spring, transforming the landscape with color. Switchbacks guide descent into the…
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Total Miles

5.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

Bishop Tuff Scenic Loop - FS 4S38

Starting just off Old Gorge Road near Highway 395, this is a scenic trail winding through rolling hills lined with pine trees and brush, with dramatic rock formations in every direction. The Eastern Sierra mountains…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Black Butte Trail

Black Butte Trail

This wash has a really great feel to it, offering a flowy ride through some pretty desert scenery. You'll weave through sections of overgrown vegetation that hug the trail, giving it a more secluded and…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Black Canyon

Black Canyon

This 2.5-mile trail leaves the valley floor and heads up the Black Canyon where it rises over 1,250 feet. The dirt road quickly turns into a very rocky path. The first real obstacle is crossing…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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Black Canyon Rd

This short trail looked like a great adventure to explore the Black Canyon. But it ended just over a mile due to private property. It appears a rancher bought a small section of the canyon's…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring, 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

Learn more about 11E19-D20

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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