Off-Road Trails in California

Discover off-road trails in California

Learn more about BLM 139
BLM 139

BLM 139

This sandy and gravel trail cuts between BLM 137 and Shell Canyon Road, serving as a connector route. The trail has had to be altered because of private property and now goes along the fence…
Learn more about BLM 139
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 173
BLM 173

BLM 173

This one vehicle-wide trail starts on Artesian Trail and ends at Lake Shore Trail near Highway 86. The surface is loose sand, packed sand, and mud, creating varied traction conditions. The route winds through a…
Learn more about BLM 173
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 176
BLM 176

BLM 176

This is an out-and-back trail. This sandy trail starts just off Gas Dome Trail and used to connect to Campbell's Wash, though it no longer completes that connection. The route cuts across an open meadow…
Learn more about BLM 176
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 189
BLM 189

BLM 189

This sandy trail starts off Carrizo Wash South and cuts across very sandy terrain with lots of washboards and whoops throughout. You'll enjoy great views of Superstition Mountain, Fish Creek Mountain, and other mountains to…
Learn more about BLM 189
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 194 NW
BLM 194 NW

BLM 194 NW

This very sandy wash features some deep sand throughout with dunes on one side and sand walls on the other, creating a dramatic canyon environment. The wash is lined with various desert brush and some…
Learn more about BLM 194 NW
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 194 SE
BLM 194 SE

BLM 194 SE

This trail is a fairly wide wash with a surface that's hard-pack sand mixed with deep sand, creating varying traction conditions. The wash has sand and mud walls with parts of it lined with lots…
Learn more about BLM 194 SE
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 195
BLM 195

BLM 195

This trail starts with a steep, sandy ramp up from BLM 194 SE that gets your attention right away. Once up on the plateau, the surface is hard packed sand lined with creosote bushes throughout.…
Learn more about BLM 195
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 197
BLM 197

BLM 197

This trail runs parallel to the south base of Superstition Mountain with a hard pack sand and loose sand mix creating varying traction conditions. There is very little vegetation, with just a few desert bushes…
Learn more about BLM 197
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 199
BLM 199

BLM 199

This trail features a partial hard-packed sand and loose sand surface, creating varying traction conditions throughout. You'll encounter lots of uneven ground, some ruts, some off-camber sections, and some washboards that create a challenging and…
Learn more about BLM 199
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 200
BLM 200

BLM 200

This one vehicle-wide trail starts at BLM 085 with a loose sand surface throughout. You'll encounter some ruts, off-camber sections, washboards, and whoops, creating a varied and challenging ride. There is very little vegetation except…
Learn more about BLM 200
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 201
BLM 201

BLM 201

This sandy trail is one vehicle wide and lined with creosote bushes throughout. The surface alternates between hard-packed and soft sand, creating varying traction conditions. You'll encounter a lot of whoops and washboards, creating a…
Learn more about BLM 201
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 206
BLM 206

BLM 206

This trail features a fine sand surface that cuts through some creosote bushes as it navigates the terrain. The route runs along the base of the south side of Superstition Mountain, offering some of the…
Learn more about BLM 206
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about BLM 209
BLM 209

BLM 209

This trail starts off as a very sandy trail that immediately climbs up into some hills and winds its way toward the Fish Lake Mountains. The trail is pretty barren in vegetation except for a…
Learn more about BLM 209
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 220
BLM 220

BLM 220

This trail starts just off Painted Gorge Road and features a fine sand and gravel surface heading directly toward the Painted Hills. The route is one to one and a half vehicles wide throughout. Vegetation…
Learn more about BLM 220
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 229
BLM 229

BLM 229

This trail starts on Highway 2 and heads north toward the Coyote Mountains. The surface is fine sand with lots of whoops to test your suspension throughout, creating a bouncy, flowing ride. The trail is…
Learn more about BLM 229
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 236
BLM 236

BLM 236

This trail starts off BLM 079 and ends at Painted Gorge Road, cutting through a canyon with hills of small rocks at first. Eventually, the surface transforms to look like just uneven hills of packed…
Learn more about BLM 236
Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 237
BLM 237

BLM 237

This one-and-a-half-vehicle-wide trail starts at BLM 245 and Coyote Wash. The surface is sand and gravel but relatively smooth, making for comfortable navigation. You'll encounter some whoops and washboards scattered along the way. The route…
Learn more about BLM 237
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 310
BLM 310

BLM 310

This trail runs west to east, connecting BLM 194 NW to BLM 326. The first part cuts into a wash with tall sand and mud walls, creating an enclosed environment. It quickly comes out of…
Learn more about BLM 310
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 311
BLM 311

BLM 311

This 1.4-mile, relatively flat trail runs from Gas Line 281 to Red Cloud Mine Road. The surface is hard-packed sand with some rocks. The trail goes in and out of some washes with off-camber sections…
Learn more about BLM 311
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM 324
BLM 324

BLM 324

This medium-sized wash features a very sandy surface with some sections of very deep sand and some ruts over 18 inches, creating serious obstacles. The wash winds through the desert, lined with desert bushes and…
Learn more about BLM 324
Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
1...12131415161718192021...94

ATV trails in California

Learn more about 10M29
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…
Learn more about 10M29
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about 11E19
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…
Learn more about 11E19
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D10
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…
Learn more about 11E19-D10
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D20
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,…
Learn more about 11E19-D20
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
12345678910...270

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.…
Learn more about 24W09.24
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…
Learn more about 3N26
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…
Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
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…
Learn more about 3S120
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
12345678910...251

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!