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Pilot Rock OHV

Pilot Rock OHV

Pilot Rock OHV offers spectacular views and water crossings along the hills near Silverwood Lake and Arrowhead Lake. Some of the surrounding cities include Lugo, Hesperia, and Apple Valley. It can take 1 to 4…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Pilot Rock Road

Pilot Rock Road

Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Tunnel
Pine Tunnel

Pine Tunnel

This trail is lined with pine trees and features a baby rock garden. It is no longer maintained by the Forest Service and ends where it is blocked by multiple fallen trees. Dispersed camping can…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Pinecrest Lookout
Pinecrest Lookout

Pinecrest Lookout

This trail is very scenic. The first half is mostly gravel roads that are easy. Once you turn onto 5N31, you can find some smaller rocks and ruts but nothing too serious. The trail eventually…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Pinecrest Peak
Pinecrest Peak

Pinecrest Peak

This trail is short but a nice addition to the Pinecrest Lookout Trail as well as the Eagle Peak 4x4 trail loop. The trail overlooks Pinecrest Lake as well as Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail
Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

From the Cottonwood entry gate area you will see the trailhead sign for Pinkham and Thermal Canyon Road. Here it is mostly flat and sandy for several miles. Traveling down the middle of a wide…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

A sandy and bumpy dirt road with frequent washouts and whoops. This is a direct dirt route connecting the Trona Pinnacles area to the edge of the Spangler Hills OHV Riding Area. There are more…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinyon Mountain Road
Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road is an 8.8-mile one-way point-to-point trail rated 5 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP). Trails within the ABDSP are restricted to street-legal vehicles. With its three major off-roading…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinyon Mountain Valley
Pinyon Mountain Valley

Pinyon Mountain Valley

Very scenic, long desert crossing with special challenges. (See rating below.) Entire trail is in beautiful Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. All vehicles must be street legal. Travel recommended west to east. Unique side trip into…
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Total Miles
30.0
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail
Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees,…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pistol Point Trail
Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass on this double track dirt trail. The trail ascends from an elevation of 8,820 feet to a maximum elevation of 9,286 feet. There is…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Plaskett Ridge
Plaskett Ridge

Plaskett Ridge

An easy dirt road off the CA1 that leads up into the hills and above the clouds. There is plenty of open grassy space for easy camping. Expect it to be very busy on weekends.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pleasant Canyon
Pleasant Canyon

Pleasant Canyon

Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Poker Flat
Poker Flat

Poker Flat

A challenging drive that passes through two historic gold mining towns: Poker Flat and Howland Flat. The trail can be used as a shortcut between Downieville and La Porte. Trip to Saddleback Mountain Lookout Tower…
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Total Miles
28.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Pole Line Kelso Depot to Aiken Mine Road
Pole Line Kelso Depot to Aiken Mine Road

Pole Line Kelso Depot to Aiken Mine Road

A little-used 18.5 mile route bisecting the East Mojave Desert along a line of old telephone poles put in place to support military training camps during WWII. The route is flat and a relatively straight…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pole Road (3V04)
Pole Road (3V04)

Pole Road (3V04)

On Pole Road (3V04), with the Owens River to the south, the majestic Eastern Sierra mountain range to the west, the sprawling White Mountains to the east, and Casa Diablo to the northwest, you will…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Portola "P" - NF14M03
Portola

Portola "P" - NF14M03

This trail accesses the Portola "P" above town. It starts out as a mellow two-track among the trees but quickly turns upward into a steep, loose, rocky scramble. Low range is required and this trail…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Powerline Ripper
Powerline Ripper

Powerline Ripper

This is a section of the powerline trail. It has some challenging areas for autos and motos. Long sandy washes make up most of the flatter portions of the trail. Some sections are smooth and…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Psycho Ranch Turnout
Psycho Ranch Turnout

Psycho Ranch Turnout

This trail tears off from the main route of Coxey into the hills. There are a few singletrack turnoffs for those looking for some adventure. There were no natural camping spots noticed on this route.…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail
Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

This is the 4X4 route to get to Indian Flats Campground. Do not attempt this trail in a stock-height two-wheel drive vehicle. There are several washouts and obstacles that you will high center on. Highly…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
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