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BLM C3429

BLM C3429

BLM #C3429 is a sandy road that climbs from Cholla Road in the community of Johnson Valley, CA into the boulders along to the boundary of the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness. It is part of a…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BLM C3524
BLM C3524

BLM C3524

BLM #C3524 is a mellow, sandy road that climbs from Highway 18 up into the boulders at the NE corner of the Bighorn Wilderness boundary. It is only rated a two because of a couple…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about BLM EP132
BLM EP132

BLM EP132

EP132 is a recently opened motorized route, formerly designated non-motorized, now marked and posted by the BLM. The single-vehicle-wide trail cuts through a small canyon filled with low brush and desert grasses. Overgrown vegetation along…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about BLM EP15B
BLM EP15B

BLM EP15B

EP15B begins at the entrance of Bickle Camp and winds through various small canyons on loose sand with scattered rocks before terminating at Highway 14. Abandoned cabins appear along the way, and the lower section…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM EP458
BLM EP458

BLM EP458

BLM EP458 features lots of creosote brush and grasses, a small forest of Joshua trees, and seasonal blooming wildflowers and cacti. The trail surface is mostly loose sand. Along the route, you can enjoy nice…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about BLM EP499
BLM EP499

BLM EP499

EP499 is a trail winding through a small canyon on loose sand with abundant embedded and loose rocks. The route crosses numerous washes with drop-ins and drop-outs throughout, passing through interesting old mining areas with…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM LA1 Highway 178 South
BLM LA1 Highway 178 South

BLM LA1 Highway 178 South

This loose sand trail follows the aqueduct infrastructure. Best to travel on the sand side of the route. Beautiful views showcase the Eastern Sierras, including the Scodie Mountains, with mountains to the east and south…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM LA2 Highway 178 South
BLM LA2 Highway 178 South

BLM LA2 Highway 178 South

Starting off Highway 178 with immediate views of Robbers Roost towering at 4,200 feet, this sandy 1 to 2.5 vehicle wide route serves as an alternative to the aqueduct route. Ruts, off camber sections, and…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM LA2 Sage Canyon South
BLM LA2 Sage Canyon South

BLM LA2 Sage Canyon South

Starting just south of Sage Canyon Trail, this sand and gravel route delivers great views of the Eastern Sierras to the west and the El Paso Wilderness Mountains to the east. The trail is lined…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about BLM LAP Dove Springs OHV
BLM LAP Dove Springs OHV

BLM LAP Dove Springs OHV

This route alternates between hard-packed and loose sand while winding up and down through hills, following large power lines for reliable navigation reference. At times, it runs along a shelf road perched high above canyons…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM LAP Grapevine Canyon
BLM LAP Grapevine Canyon

BLM LAP Grapevine Canyon

Following power lines for a reliable navigation reference, this sandy route navigates terrain punctuated with ruts, off-camber sections, and uneven spots, creating varied challenges. Great views unfold of Sand Canyon in the Eastern Sierra Mountains,…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM LAP Highway 178 South
BLM LAP Highway 178 South

BLM LAP Highway 178 South

Part of Jawbone-Butterbredt BLM, this route follows large power lines for reliable navigation reference while running parallel to Highway 14. Lots of washboards create constant jarring throughout the journey. Various sections feature ruts ranging from…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM LAP Indian Wells Canyon
BLM LAP Indian Wells Canyon

BLM LAP Indian Wells Canyon

This 1.5 vehicle-wide route combines hard-packed and loose sand while following dual power lines for navigation reference. Red Rock Canyon State Park Mountains rise to your east while the Eastern Sierra Mountains tower to your…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM LAP No Name Canyon
BLM LAP No Name Canyon

BLM LAP No Name Canyon

Following double power lines for navigation reference, this mostly sandy route starts near Sand Canyon and travels through No Name Canyon. Occasional rocks appear in the middle of the trail, requiring attention and line selection.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM RM26
BLM RM26

BLM RM26

This sand and gravel route departs Highway 395 running parallel to railroad tracks through terrain lined with diverse desert brush including creosote bushes, smoke trees, and other flora. Nice views showcase surrounding mountains including Galileo…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about BLM SC103 North
BLM SC103 North

BLM SC103 North

Alternating between hard pack and soft sand at 1.5 to 2 vehicles wide, this route delivers beautiful views of the Eastern Sierras, the El Paso Mountains, and Red Rock Canyon State Park. Climbing high above…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM SC106
BLM SC106

BLM SC106

Starting at BLM LA1, this fine sand route runs 1.5 to 2 vehicles wide along the Eastern Sierra Mountain foothills. Alternating between hard pack and deeper soft sand creates variable traction conditions. The trail is…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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BLM SC111

BLM SC111

Starting and ending on Dove Springs Canyon Rd, this soft sand loop climbs almost a thousand feet and drops over a thousand feet in just over 5 miles, creating extreme elevation changes. One vehicle wide…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM SC129
BLM SC129

BLM SC129

This hard-pack sandy trail winds through Dove Springs OHV open riding area, perched high above, where you can look down into the main riding area below. Running along the north and east border of Dove…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about BLM SC161
BLM SC161

BLM SC161

Covered in fine sand at one vehicle width, this route winds up and down many medium-sized hills, creating rhythmic elevation changes. Surrounded by lots of Joshua trees and desert brush, with the Eastern Sierra Mountains…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

ATV trails in California

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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

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

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
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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

UTV/side-by-side trails in California

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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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