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Learn more about Idyllwild Mountain Road
Idyllwild Mountain Road

Idyllwild Mountain Road

Beautiful trail overlooking the neighboring town of Banning and the surrounding mountains. The deserted mountainscape is chock-full of secluded camp spots with some wind cover and appears to be used for shooting occasionally. The trail…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Imperial Gables
Imperial Gables

Imperial Gables

This easy wide, graded route leads through the desert to the ghostly-looking old town of Imperial Gables. The town is small, and interesting old roofless, abandoned structures with stone walls exist. Some buildings are more…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Imperial Rollers
Imperial Rollers

Imperial Rollers

A great way to get from the main trail of Ferguson River Run down to the water below. The trail begins up in the hills, looking like a moonscape. There is little plant or animal…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about IN05 to Roberts Station
IN05 to Roberts Station

IN05 to Roberts Station

This well-graded Forest Service road takes you along a cliff overlooking the 120 below. It offers stunning views of the East Sierras into Yosemite National Park. After the cliff, it meanders into the forest and…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Incense Cedar Trail
Incense Cedar Trail

Incense Cedar Trail

Incense Cedar Trail is a very flowy trail overall and great for all skill levels. It mostly consists of relatively banked corners and small fun rollers that can be ridden normally, wheelied, jumped, etc. One…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Indian Mountain Trail
Indian Mountain Trail

Indian Mountain Trail

Indian Mountain is a two-way trail between the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway (SR 243) and the San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09) in the San Bernardino National Forest. Comprised of mostly hard-pack dirt, the trail weaves…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Indian Pass
Indian Pass

Indian Pass

Indian Pass is a smooth grated gravel road that becomes narrower and rougher the further East you travel with scattered rock gardens. This section is part of the California Backcountry Discovery Route with this out…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Indian Pass Vista Point
Indian Pass Vista Point

Indian Pass Vista Point

An easily traveled two-track trail crosses through frequent washouts and some loose sandy washes. Small rocky and loose sections towards the end. Some off-camber sections and steep climbs. Views from Indian Pass point are stunning.…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Indiana Summit - FS 1S47
Indiana Summit - FS 1S47

Indiana Summit - FS 1S47

This 5-mile point-to-point trail starts on Bald Mountain Road and climbs almost 1,000 feet, ending at Clark Canyon Trail. The sand and pumice surface is one vehicle wide, running through a pine forest with some…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Inspiration Wash
Inspiration Wash

Inspiration Wash

Inspiration Wash is a trail in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park that follows a canyon through the Borrego Badlands. The trail possesses otherworldly geography and is great for scenic driving. Throughout the trail, you'll…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Integratron
Integratron

Integratron

This trail offers a fantastic introduction to desert driving, primarily wide enough for two cars and framed by Joshua Trees. While there are a few soft sand patches to be aware of, the ride is…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Intermediate Hill Climb to Whoops Section
Intermediate Hill Climb to Whoops Section

Intermediate Hill Climb to Whoops Section

A short but good warm-up-to-hill climbs. The main face is mostly packed, leading up from a sandy wash. Once at the top, one could continue and keep climbing or take the intermediate loop back down…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Inyo crater via Dry Creek Spur
Inyo crater via Dry Creek Spur

Inyo crater via Dry Creek Spur

This trail is an alternative route to the Inyo Crater trailhead coming from the Dry Creek Spur Trail. It takes you through the pine forest. The surface is dirt but a very fine, dust consistency.…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Inyo National FS3S15
Inyo National FS3S15

Inyo National FS3S15

This Forest Service road rises 500 feet into the lush forest. Parts of the trail are dirt with a few short, small, rocky sections. The main hazards are ruts on the sides of the trail…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about INYO-Face
INYO-Face

INYO-Face

An easy trail that loops you back onto Rte120. The trail offers a nice respite from the pavement and is connected to several other portions of the trail network in the area. There were several…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill

Iowa Hill

This is a nice little adventure close to town where you will switchback underneath the powerlines and make your way towards Iowa Hill. The trail is not too difficult--mostly just forest roads--but there are some…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Iron Canyon
Iron Canyon

Iron Canyon

This is a challenging, but fun loop trail through Iron Canyon that begins where EP 11 meets Garlock Road. The beginning is sandy and rutted, becoming rocky and challenging about a mile in, where a…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Iron Canyon EP21
Iron Canyon EP21

Iron Canyon EP21

Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Iron Canyon Scenic Trail
Iron Canyon Scenic Trail

Iron Canyon Scenic Trail

The Iron Canyon Scenic Trail is an easy-going dirt trail that winds its way around the Red Cliffs of Red Rock Canyon State Park. It's very easy-going as there are no major obstacles to worry…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Iron Mountain - FS 5S092
Iron Mountain - FS 5S092

Iron Mountain - FS 5S092

This is a scenic, single-lane, high-elevation road characterized by rough embedded rock sections that demand slow, careful driving. The route travels through a dense, unburned subalpine forest with heavy tree cover. This road is an…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
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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