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Learn more about Gold Note
Gold Note

Gold Note

Gold Note (FS 8N55) is an easy trail in the Eldorado National Forest, sitting at approximately 4,400 feet. It acts as a critical connector, linking various trails within the Gold Note trail system and providing…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gold Note 4WD
Gold Note 4WD

Gold Note 4WD

Gold Note 4WD (FS 8N91) is a moderately challenging Gold Note trail system segment. The trail is single-vehicle width and features areas of overgrown brush, adding to the difficulty. Riders will encounter deep ruts and…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Golden Gate - FS 32399
Golden Gate - FS 32399

Golden Gate - FS 32399

This 12-mile out-and-back route climbs nearly 3,000 feet and drops over 300 feet in just over 7 miles before reaching the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary. It offers expansive views of the surrounding mountains and a mix…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Goler Canyon Road
Goler Canyon Road

Goler Canyon Road

Goler Canyon Road climbs up through Goler Wash from Wingate Road in Panamint Valley to Mengel Pass in the Panamint Range. It is a nine-mile rock road that is straightforward and easy until mile six…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Goler Wash & Mengel Pass
Goler Wash & Mengel Pass

Goler Wash & Mengel Pass

Made famous for the Barker Ranch which the Manson family took over for a brief time, this is a fun trail with a few obstacles leading into Death Valley National Park. You start by traveling…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gooseberry
Gooseberry

Gooseberry

Gooseberry is a trail that is also a cross-country ski trailhead during the winter. This trail can be completed in a loop and will also take you to Gianelli Cabin where there are wilderness hiking…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gooseneck - FS 8s09g
Gooseneck - FS 8s09g

Gooseneck - FS 8s09g

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
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gorman Trail
Gorman Trail

Gorman Trail

It is a great single-track trail, and dirt bikes are only available in Hungry Valley. Pick up this trail from either Road Runner on the north or Power Line on the south. When starting at…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Grandview Mine Road - 7S129
Grandview Mine Road - 7S129

Grandview Mine Road - 7S129

This trail starts at the Grandview Campground and snakes its way through pinyon forest and majestic views of surrounding hills and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The first half is fairly easy with a couple of…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Granit/Broder
Granit/Broder

Granit/Broder

This trail crosses through a couple of really nice meadows with water. It has some sand sections and a couple of nice rock sections as well. There are trees down everywhere but they are cut…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40
Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

Granite Boulder Scenic Road - FS 4S40

This scenic trail winds through a juniper pine forest with scattered brush and expansive views across rolling hills. The route follows a sandy track that is mostly hard-packed, making for a relatively smooth ride. You'll…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Granite Creek - FS 5S030
Granite Creek - FS 5S030

Granite Creek - FS 5S030

This is a 7.8-mile Forest Service road serving as the main access route in a zone severely burned by the 2020 Creek Fire. The road features massive, exposed views and passes through a landscape of…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Granite View Loop
Granite View Loop

Granite View Loop

The Granite View Loop begins roughly 200 yards past the RTF buildings, where the trail splits and later reconnects. There's no designated direction, so you can choose either way based on the obstacles you want…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grant Lake Cutoff
Grant Lake Cutoff

Grant Lake Cutoff

This trail starts on Highway 395 between the north and south entrances to the June Lake Scenic Loop, providing a direct route to Grant Lake. The wide, sandy track features a few patches of gravel…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grant Lake Road - FS 1S30
Grant Lake Road - FS 1S30

Grant Lake Road - FS 1S30

This 8-mile out-and-back trail starts at the June Lake Scenic Loop and wraps around the east side of Grant Lake, offering a chance to experience the beauty of Grant Lake up close. You'll pass two…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grapevine Canyon Trail
Grapevine Canyon Trail

Grapevine Canyon Trail

The trail is mainly hard-packed dirt and some sand once in the canyon. This trail passes through private property and has signs around the area, so just be respectful when driving through the first 4…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Grass Mountain Summit
Grass Mountain Summit

Grass Mountain Summit

This is a short but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and the high desert to the north…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Graveyard Creek - FS 5S055
Graveyard Creek - FS 5S055

Graveyard Creek - FS 5S055

This two-track route is a connector between Graveyard (FS 5S008) and Jackass Creek (FS 5S002). The trail runs entirely through the severe 2020 Creek Fire burn scar, which means lots of downed trees, loose dirt,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Green Creek Road - FS 32146
Green Creek Road - FS 32146

Green Creek Road - FS 32146

This 11-mile out-and-back trail starts at Dunderberg Mill Road and climbs over 400 feet over just over 5.4 miles. It is a very popular, well-maintained trail. The trail starts directly on a shelf road, so…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Green Mountain - FS 25E206
Green Mountain - FS 25E206

Green Mountain - FS 25E206

Prepare for a dramatically scenic drive through the heart of the 2020 Creek Fire scar along the edge of the Ansel Adams Wilderness boundary as it climbs to 8,000 feet in elevation. This short, high-country…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

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

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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