Off-Road Trails in California

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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
Learn more about Connector Drop Route
Connector Drop Route

Connector Drop Route

This trail offers a solid cut-off route to several connecting trails in the area and is a handy way to change directions during your ride. It does have a tricky uphill climb, one of the…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Converse - 13S07/13S50
Converse - 13S07/13S50

Converse - 13S07/13S50

This is a short loop dirt road in Sequoia National Forest. Along the loop, you can find a few spots perfect for tent camping, with plenty of room for up to 2 to 3 tents…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Conway Ranch Road
Conway Ranch Road

Conway Ranch Road

This seasonally graded gravel road offers sweeping views of Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierra, with unique boulder formations, old farmhouses, and the historic Conway Ranch along the route. In season, yellow wildflowers add vibrant…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon

This trail runs right along the outskirts of the BLM boundaries, so you will want to keep a close eye on the OnX Offroad app to stay within the lines. It offers some great elevation…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

Climb along the side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains above Mono Lake on this beautiful SUV route. Check out views of the valley as well as Lundy Lake, and make time to visit an abandoned…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Corn Springs Trail
Corn Springs Trail

Corn Springs Trail

Corn Springs Trail is a sand and gravel mix. This trail is a fun short trail that has a campground you can stay at, several side roads to explore, several areas to rock hound, many…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Corral Canyon Road
Corral Canyon Road

Corral Canyon Road

This is the main east-west connector inside the Corral Canyon OHV area and can be run in either direction. There are some gentle obstacles as this is a poorly maintained forest service road, and can…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Corral Hollow
Corral Hollow

Corral Hollow

This trail, open to green-sticker vehicles, starts out with a steep climb through thick mule ear meadows up to a high ridge. Stop to enjoy the beautiful views of Bear Valley Ski Area and Mokelumne…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Corral Trail Alt Turns
Corral Trail Alt Turns

Corral Trail Alt Turns

Lower Corral Trail is full of jumps and berms (best ridden downhill and to avoid conflict with mountain bikers). The alternate line allows you to bypass a handful of jumps in the jump line and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cottonwood Canyon Road
Cottonwood Canyon Road

Cottonwood Canyon Road

This is a moderate route for experienced off-road drivers, starting from Stovepipe Wells campground and ending with another foot-traffic-only trail, with 2800 feet continuous elevation from 33 feet under sea level. It takes 2 hours…
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Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cottonwood Meadows Road - FS 32106
Cottonwood Meadows Road - FS 32106

Cottonwood Meadows Road - FS 32106

This 3-mile out-and-back trail starts at Burcham Flat North Road and quickly establishes its character as a narrow, technical route through varied terrain. The trail maintains a single vehicle width throughout, lined with grasses and…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cougar Buttes to Slash X Ranch Cafe
Cougar Buttes to Slash X Ranch Cafe

Cougar Buttes to Slash X Ranch Cafe

This is a challenging ride from the Cougar Buttes area in Lucerne Valley out to Slash X Ranch Cafe. The route will take you past the Hercules Finger rock formation. Expect open desert riding mixed…
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Total Miles
29.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cow Camp Creek Road
Cow Camp Creek Road

Cow Camp Creek Road

This trail begins at 7,870 feet at the end of Little Walker Road. From the start, it drops about 600 feet in under 2 miles, winding steadily down along a shelf ridge. The road surface…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Cow flat
Cow flat

Cow flat

This is a lightly traveled, narrow dirt road with steep grades. It's one vehicle wide with places to pass. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and erosion leaves you staring over the edge of…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Coxey Road
Coxey Road

Coxey Road

Nice, easy going, wide sandy trail connecting other great OHV roads. The trail runs from Grapevine Canyon Road to Bowen Ranch Road. Look for the sign for 3N14 off Grapevine Canyon Road to start the…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Coyote - FS 2N15Y
Coyote - FS 2N15Y

Coyote - FS 2N15Y

Coyote (FS 2N15Y) is primarily a hard-packed sand and gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice, the road…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Coyote Canyon
Coyote Canyon

Coyote Canyon

This is an out and back route that ends at a nice hike and small campground. Along the way, you'll encounter a small water crossing or two, depending on the time of year and rain.…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Learn more about Coyote Flats FS7S10
Coyote Flats FS7S10

Coyote Flats FS7S10

This dramatic ascent climbs almost 4,000 feet in just under 8 miles, utilizing shelf roads and switchbacks to navigate the steep terrain. The route offers stunning views of the valley below and dramatic vistas of…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
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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