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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
3Easy
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
Learn more about EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge
EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge

EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge

This is leg 2 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT). The terrain includes hard-pack, loose rock, embedded rock, soft washes, loose soft sand, and lava rock. The route traverses both…
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Total Miles
191.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner
EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner

EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner

This is leg 3 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), which is a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. This 219-mile leg starts off with a steep shelf…
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Total Miles
230.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 4: Fenner to Needles
EMHT Segment 4: Fenner to Needles

EMHT Segment 4: Fenner to Needles

This is leg 4 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. Terrain will vary in this segment but is mostly hard pack.…
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Total Miles
144.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EP207 Summit
EP207 Summit

EP207 Summit

This side trail, EP207, travels over 1,000 feet in just 1.5 miles up to the summit overlooking Red Rock/Randsberg Road. The double-track trail is just wide enough for a single vehicle. There are a few…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Erickson Ridge Loop
Erickson Ridge Loop

Erickson Ridge Loop

Erickson Ridge Loop is a relatively easy loop trail in Mendocino National Forest. From M1 (Elk Mountain Road) going north, the trail starts on your left, with a narrower dirt trail on the left and…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Eureka Peak
Eureka Peak

Eureka Peak

This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eureka Valley Road
Eureka Valley Road

Eureka Valley Road

It is a short and dusty gravel road, and as the name implies, it is a road to discovery. The valley's shape alters the wind in such a way leading to the unique Eureka Dunes.…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Excelsior Mine
Excelsior Mine

Excelsior Mine

The trail starts near the campgrounds at Meadow Lake and descends past the dam into the trees. At a road split, a sign on a tree directs you to turn right. The trail continues over…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Fairmont Peak Summit
Fairmont Peak Summit

Fairmont Peak Summit

This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fargo Canyon
Fargo Canyon

Fargo Canyon

Conquer Fargo Canyon near Coachella, California (yes, the Coachella/Stagecoach music festival on the West Coast.) A challenging and exciting adventure awaits you on Fargo Canyon, located just north of I-10 east of Indio, California. Find…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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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