Off-Road Trails in California

Discover off-road trails in California

Learn more about Silver Canyon Road
Silver Canyon Road

Silver Canyon Road

Silver Canyon Road is a seasonal, one-lane road connecting Bishop, CA to the high alpine White Mountain Road and up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. It is best run east to west in late…
Learn more about Silver Canyon Road
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Slade Canyon
Slade Canyon

Slade Canyon

This is a a fun, quick trail that leads you up into the mountains from the creek bed below. After heavy snowfall, ice could make for very dangerous conditions. If snow is present 4WD is…
Learn more about Slade Canyon
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer

This trail starts off at the sign that spits Jackhammer and Sledgehammer. You start off going into the canyon on sand and the trail starts to get harder as you head up. The trail has…
Learn more about Sledgehammer
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Slickrock Trail
Slickrock Trail

Slickrock Trail

This short route is a rare combination of difficult obstacles and great scenery. Passes through popular Union/Utica recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and water activities at each end of the route. Street-legal vehicles only.…
Learn more about Slickrock Trail
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Smart Spring - 3N07Y
Smart Spring - 3N07Y

Smart Spring - 3N07Y

Smart Spring trail is an alternate access to the Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area. It is a short, little used, and maintained trail that drops down from Hwy 18 that has some short rocky sections…
Learn more about Smart Spring - 3N07Y
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Smarts Ranch 3N03
Smarts Ranch 3N03

Smarts Ranch 3N03

This is a less often traveled trail close to Burns Canyon and 18. Although there are not any vistas, there are a few points to stop and enjoy the solitude. The section closest to Burns…
Learn more about Smarts Ranch 3N03
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Snake Lake
Snake Lake

Snake Lake

Short but beautiful hard-core trail. Great views looking down on Gold Lake and Snake Lake. Route open to green-sticker vehicles on posted routes only. Overnight camping in designated sites only. Watch for hikers and mountain…
Learn more about Snake Lake
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Soda Creek Logging Camp
Soda Creek Logging Camp

Soda Creek Logging Camp

From Hwy 4 side the all-day adventure was on ungraded logging roads. They still log here on these roads so please drive slow and be aware of logging trucks possibly coming at you. You will…
Learn more about Soda Creek Logging Camp
Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes
Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes

Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes

This trail takes you from the Soggy Dry Lake in Johnson Valley to Cougar Buttes. It's a fun ride for the whole family. It's all dirt and two-track, with some sand and some rocks that…
Learn more about Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sourgrass Trail
Sourgrass Trail

Sourgrass Trail

The trailhead starts at the Sourgrass day use area and goes approximately 2 miles along the river, passing multiple group camp areas. The trail has a bypass for one difficult obstacle, and is a great…
Learn more about Sourgrass Trail
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Coast Road
South Coast Road

South Coast Road

A 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. There are numerous side trails leading…
Learn more about South Coast Road
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)
South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

This trail is a great spot to retreat for the weekend. The trail follows the South Fork of the Stanislaus from 4N01 (Frasier Flat) to the inlet of Lyons Reservoir. You can no longer get…
Learn more about South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Trail
South Fork Trail

South Fork Trail

This trail starts at the south side of Big Rock Creek Road and is marked on a wood sign. It is easily accessible and can be done in just about any 2WD stock vehicle. During…
Learn more about South Fork Trail
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Section of the Sand Superhighway
South Section of the Sand Superhighway

South Section of the Sand Superhighway

A sandy straight shot right in or out of the Spangler Hills OHV Area and right onto BLM land. This is a very sandy, whopped-out trail. The further south one goes, the rockier it becomes.…
Learn more about South Section of the Sand Superhighway
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Southern Deer Spring Road
Southern Deer Spring Road

Southern Deer Spring Road

This nice out and back trail leads from the private Valley View Ranch to Deer Springs. There is an old livestock corral at the end with amazing views of the valley. The trail passes through…
Learn more about Southern Deer Spring Road
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Spanish Route
Spanish Route

Spanish Route

Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sperry Wash
Sperry Wash

Sperry Wash

Many people drive or ride this trail as a diversion from the sand-only routes at Dumont Dunes. Snowbirds come to Tecopa to enjoy a variety of campgrounds and resorts with mineral hot springs. Rockhounds search…
Learn more about Sperry Wash
Total Miles
28.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Spooners Canyon
Spooners Canyon

Spooners Canyon

As with all the trails in Johnson Valley, the rocks keep on moving. There are plenty of obstacles on this trail to keep you busy for a while. There are plenty of optional lines in…
Learn more about Spooners Canyon
Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2315
Spur - BLM C2315

Spur - BLM C2315

This short half-mile spur legally enters the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness to reach a spring. The road surface is dirt and sand. The land on both sides of the road is wilderness. Stay on the established…
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2315
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2317
Spur - BLM C2317

Spur - BLM C2317

This short dead-end spur accesses an overlook that provides territorial views into the valley below and the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness on both sides of the New Dixie Mine Road. It starts out as an easy…
Learn more about Spur - BLM C2317
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
1 ... 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Go Farther

Try onX Offroad Elite for free for a week — no strings attached. Get access to thousands of off-road dirt trails and snowmobile trails across the nation. View your favorite zones in 3D. Send trails to friends. Start planning the trip of a lifetime now.