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Learn more about EC 285 Yuha Desert
EC 285 Yuha Desert

EC 285 Yuha Desert

EC 285 Yuha Desert is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 285 is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and may be used by all types of vehicles. EC 285 is…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about EC 311 Yuha Desert
EC 311 Yuha Desert

EC 311 Yuha Desert

EC 311 Yuha Desert is a 3.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC311 is a BLM-designated "Limited Use" trail and can only be used by street-legal vehicles. The trail can be…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about EC 33 Table Mountain
EC 33 Table Mountain

EC 33 Table Mountain

EC 33 Table Mountain is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Diego County. EC 33 provides the east/west connection between EC 19 and EC 39. This is a BLM-designated "open"…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about EC 346 Yuha Desert
EC 346 Yuha Desert

EC 346 Yuha Desert

EC 346 Yuha Desert is a 7.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC346 is a BLM-designated "Open" route and is accessible by all types of vehicles. Both the east and west…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about EC 39 Table Mountain
EC 39 Table Mountain

EC 39 Table Mountain

EC 39 Table Mountain is a 1.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Diego County. EC 39 is the westernmost trail within the Table Mountain area and provides the north/south connection between…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Echo Canyon Road
Echo Canyon Road

Echo Canyon Road

An easy rock road accessing the Inyo Mine from Hwy 190 in Death Valley National Park. The Death Valley Backcountry and Wilderness Access Map describes Echo Canyon as high clearance the first three miles and…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Edison Lake Road/Kaiser Pass North
Edison Lake Road/Kaiser Pass North

Edison Lake Road/Kaiser Pass North

Edison Lake Road is a stunning nine-mile road that starts at Kaiser Pass Road and ends at Edison Lake. The trail is single track but actually partially paved for the first six miles. Once it…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Edison Road (9N01) / Picnic Peak
Edison Road (9N01) / Picnic Peak

Edison Road (9N01) / Picnic Peak

This trail is usually well taken care of and is a very easy trail. 2WD will get you to the end and back, but you may slip, and/or traction control may kick on due to…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Edison Road Section 3 - 1N32
Edison Road Section 3 - 1N32

Edison Road Section 3 - 1N32

This trail goes from Gray Pine Pl. up to 3N31. Starting the trail off of Gray Pine Place you will find yourself in a subdivision, the access is between two houses and is marked as…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eel's Cliff
Eel's Cliff

Eel's Cliff

This route will take you from Upper Lake all the way to Eel River/Lake Pillsbury. It begins with great views of the valley, plenty of camping and resting spots in between, and ends with your…
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Total Miles
27.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about El Camino Estate Road - FS 32150
El Camino Estate Road - FS 32150

El Camino Estate Road - FS 32150

This short but steep out-and-back trail climbs over 600 feet in less than a mile and a half, making it a quick route to big views. The road is a mix of sand and gravel…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about El Paseo Road
El Paseo Road

El Paseo Road

Dirt road for easy access to some great views of Red Rock Canyon. The climb into the canyon from Redrock Randsburg Road is graded nicely and maintained, with only a short section or two of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elephant Lake
Elephant Lake

Elephant Lake

This trail follows the South Fork of the John Day River and crosses a very remote area. It's a great area for camping and hiking. Destinations include Blacks Canyon, Izee Falls, and several historical sites.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal
Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

This is a short but challenging dirt and gravel trail from San Francisquito Canyon Road to the remainder of the USFS roads in the vicinity of Grass Mountain. This trail is historic in nature as…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elkhorn Road
Elkhorn Road

Elkhorn Road

The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Elliot Ranch Road
Elliot Ranch Road

Elliot Ranch Road

Elliot Ranch Road in Foresthill, California, is a rugged, unpaved route in the Tahoe National Forest, offering access to various recreational activities. It serves as the starting point for challenging trails like the Green Valley…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ellis Lake Trail
Ellis Lake Trail

Ellis Lake Trail

Ellis Lake trail is just a spur trail off Ellis Peak Trail. This trail takes you to Ellis Lake where you will find camping, hiking, and great views. It is important to note that this…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Peak Bike Trail
Ellis Peak Bike Trail

Ellis Peak Bike Trail

This trail has a few tougher sections. The views are some of the best around the lake! The trail starts where the pavement ends if you come up from Blackwood Canyon. This trail passes Ellis…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Peak OHV Trail
Ellis Peak OHV Trail

Ellis Peak OHV Trail

This trail gets you close to the top of Ellis Peak. This is just a short trail however the views are worth the trip. Check out the Ellis Lake Trail and hike the Ellis Peak…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah
EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah

EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah

This is leg 1 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), which is a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. Terrain will vary but is mostly hard pack. The…
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Total Miles
173.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall

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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