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Learn more about The Trek to McIver's Cabin
The Trek to McIver's Cabin

The Trek to McIver's Cabin

The trail begins at the Dove Springs OHV Area/Robbers Roost Ranch just off California State Route 14, approximately two miles south of the junction with California State Route 178. The first several miles of the…
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Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Uncivilized Trona Road
The Uncivilized Trona Road

The Uncivilized Trona Road

If you love big, deep whoops, then this is the road for you. There are some off-camber sections and sandy washes that await any thrill seeker. This trail takes you from the hardball of Trona…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Thimble Trail
Thimble Trail

Thimble Trail

Thimble Trail is a 2.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. Thimble Trail provides the shortest off-road route to the Borrego…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Thomas Hunting Grounds
Thomas Hunting Grounds

Thomas Hunting Grounds

The Thomas Hunting Grounds Trail (1N12), often also referred to as the Morton Peak Trail, is an easy dirt road that takes you from the chaparral and shrubs of Mill Creek to the oaks and…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Thor's Hammer
Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer

Since this trail started a bypass has been created to get around some of the fun stuff. Running the gut of this trail is super fun with big boulders everywhere. The steep tough part is…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Titus Canyon
Titus Canyon

Titus Canyon

Titus Canyon is a scenic one way dirt road from East to West, doable in any stock SUV. In just 26 easy miles you will drive through mountains, a ghost town, along petroglyphs and through…
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Total Miles
26.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about To the Edge and Back
To the Edge and Back

To the Edge and Back

A heavily trafficked and challenging trail from the boundary of the OHV area at Randsburg Wash Road to the main Wagon Wheel Camping area off Trona Road. The main camping area has pit toilets and…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Trail 1 Georgetown OHV
Trail 1 Georgetown OHV

Trail 1 Georgetown OHV

This starts on Trail 1 off of Darlington Ridge Road and continues to Trail 6 over the bridge and through Slate Mountain. From Slate Mountain, you're presented with more trail options. Lots of single tracks…
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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Trail 30
Trail 30

Trail 30

You can pick this trail up at Trail 26 or Trail 44, with many options to join intersecting trails that can range from challenging to novice. Depending on the direction you start from Trail 26,…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 71
Trail 71

Trail 71

It is recommended to catch this trail at Trail 30 and take the nice descent down along rocky, rutted trail that then levels off and weaves through a fun single track that intersects with other…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)

Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)

An easy scenic loop around and through the Trona Pinnacles National Landmark that is accessible by passenger car with careful tire placement (easy trail, just be careful of your sidewalls on sharp rocks). This trail…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road
Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road

Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road

A sandy and whooped out wide trail between the two paved roads that cut across the area. It has frequent washouts and sandy crossings. Being in an OHV area, there are many trails to choose…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Trout Creek
Trout Creek

Trout Creek

This is a mostly dirt road into Trout Creek. This is a great trail to pair with other surrounding trails to make a nice trip or weekend out of it. There is a bridge crossing…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Truckhaven Trail
Truckhaven Trail

Truckhaven Trail

Truckhaven Trail is a 2.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. Truckhaven Trail trailhead is located on Highway S22 across…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trumbull Peak
Trumbull Peak

Trumbull Peak

This is a beautiful drive between the Groveland and Yosemite areas leading up to the (45-foot-tall) Trumbull Peak fire tower built in 1934-35. On your way to the tower, you will get some pretty breathtaking…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tule Divide
Tule Divide

Tule Divide

The Tule Divide is an easy, pretty drive through the Sierra Pelona Range. The trail mostly follows Burns Canyon Road and other forest routes, which can be linked to other local trails for more off-road…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tumco Townsite Loop
Tumco Townsite Loop

Tumco Townsite Loop

This trail leads past a very popular winter camping area near the abandoned townsite of Tumco. The townsite is closed to all vehicle traffic but can be explored on foot. Take some time to walk…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Turkey Claw
Turkey Claw

Turkey Claw

This is one of the more user-friendly trails in Johnson Valley. However, there are many bonus lines to keep even the biggest rigs occupied. Many of the obstacles have bypass lines, so even a smaller…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Turtle Mountain Road
Turtle Mountain Road

Turtle Mountain Road

This is a scenic 10-mile section of trail located directly off Highway 95 through the Mojave Desert, leading you to Section 4 of the Eastern Mojave Heritage Trail. There is a large pull-out at the…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Upper Buttermilk Road
Upper Buttermilk Road

Upper Buttermilk Road

The trail starts just before the Buttermilk Bouldering Climb Area and Dispersed Camping Area. The first 1.5 miles is dirt, but it gets very rocky quickly. There are a few sections that are heavily rutted…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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