Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about 62 to 40 Cut Off
62 to 40 Cut Off

62 to 40 Cut Off

Take 62 from Joshua Tree to Cardiz Road (fill up in 29 Palms--there's no service station beyond that). Turning north off the highway onto the dirt at Cardiz Road, you're immediately greeted by the skeleton…
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Total Miles
56.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 662
662

662

Road Number 662 is a mix surface of gravel, rock, and sand, with some sections more rutted and washed out. Some of these trails have steep inclines and some large rocks. Also, be aware this…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about 6S13 - Thomas Mountain Road
6S13 - Thomas Mountain Road

6S13 - Thomas Mountain Road

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sand. Muddy conditions should be expected during the rainy season. The trail is primarily one vehicle wide with some portions wide enough for passing oncoming traffic. Steep…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 852
852

852

Big open views with plenty of spots to pull over and camp. This road runs through Bureau Land Management, it is a mix surface of gravel, road, and sand, with some sections more rutted, rocky,…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about 8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about 8s085 - Snow Bend / S.C.E Powerline Road
8s085 - Snow Bend / S.C.E Powerline Road

8s085 - Snow Bend / S.C.E Powerline Road

This short forest service spur provides easy access to a great dispersed campsite just before the road is blocked by an impassable washout. The road surface is a rough, high-elevation mix of eroded dirt, chunky…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8s098 - Snow Drift
8s098 - Snow Drift

8s098 - Snow Drift

This is a fun, scenic, and easy 2.4-mile forest service road that climbs onto a ridge offering spectacular, high-elevation vistas, including an overlook of Huntington Lake and the nearby China Peak Ski Resort. The road…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8s098h - Snow Drift Spur
8s098h - Snow Drift Spur

8s098h - Snow Drift Spur

This is the perfect high-reward, low-effort trail for reaching a prime campsite. This extremely short 0.35-mile spur quickly climbs off the main ridge track (8S098) and dead-ends at a stunning viewpoint overlooking Huntington Lake and…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8s099 - Snowball
8s099 - Snowball

8s099 - Snowball

This is an easy, fast 2.3-mile forest service road that provides efficient transit from the high ridge network back down toward Highway 168. The road is a clear two-track with a primarily packed dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 8s09g - Gooseneck
8s09g - Gooseneck

8s09g - Gooseneck

This is an extremely short, single-lane dirt two-track that, together with 26E336 - Racoon, serves as a connector between the Snow Drift (8S098) and Redpole Spur (8S042A) roads, creating a longer bypass loop. The distance…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 95 to Balancing Rock Camp
95 to Balancing Rock Camp

95 to Balancing Rock Camp

This is a slow but easy trail heading east from 95 to Balancing Rock Camp. Existing ruts and additional rain can make this trail more difficult. From 95, turn east at Old Cable Trail. Follow…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about A1
A1

A1

This is how you will get from Spaulding Tract out to county road A1, also known as Eagle Lake Road. The route is dusty and a bit rocky, but not hard. Trees will be down…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail
Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail

Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail

The Dutch Cleanser Mine in Red Rock Canyon State Park is the perfect place to end your adventure or have lunch when exploring the area. The Mine is massive as you can walk in and…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17
Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17

Adobe Ranch Road - FS 1N17

Adobe Ranch Road (FS 1N17) is a wide and easy route that serves as the main eastern access to Crooked Meadow East. The trail follows the gentle contours of Adobe Canyon, offering open views across…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Aeolian Butte - FS 1S128B / FS 128
Aeolian Butte - FS 1S128B / FS 128

Aeolian Butte - FS 1S128B / FS 128

This 3-mile out-and-back trail begins on a dusty gravel and pumice road. The first mile is relatively smooth, with occasional large rocks. After reaching FS 128, the trail narrows and is lined with sharp brush,…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Aeolian Ridge FS1S46
Aeolian Ridge FS1S46

Aeolian Ridge FS1S46

This route starts at the punch bowl via Forest Service Road 1S38 and climbs over 500 feet in just over 1.5 miles, leaving the valley below and ascending into a pine forest. The trail offers…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Aftershock
Aftershock

Aftershock

This trail seems pretty easy until you get to the top. At the top, the main obstacle has a bypass; however, it is very off-camber and should only be attempted with low gravity rigs. While…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Afton Canyon to the Mojave Megaphone
Afton Canyon to the Mojave Megaphone

Afton Canyon to the Mojave Megaphone

This is a short route of less than 9 miles. It starts out crossing under the train trestle and a shallow stream then climbs up and heads east along the train tracks. The trail is…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Aiken Mine Rd
Aiken Mine Rd

Aiken Mine Rd

A 13.7 mile route through stunning Joshua Tree forest on a sand track that will take you by the remnants of an old cattle claim and the site of the famous pop culture icon -…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Airola Meadow Loop
Airola Meadow Loop

Airola Meadow Loop

Nice views along a graded in the begging logging road. The road becomes ungraded but really good all the way back. Some brush, nothing to pinstripe your rig. Early season, may want to bring a…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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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