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Learn more about Ivanpah Cima Road
Ivanpah Cima Road

Ivanpah Cima Road

This two-track trail cuts across the valley diagonally, connecting Morning Star Road and Ivanpah Road, both of which are paved. There are a few older livestock corrals and a variety of terrain. The trail varies…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Ivanpah Valley High Voltage Line
Ivanpah Valley High Voltage Line

Ivanpah Valley High Voltage Line

This section of the high voltage line was a paved road at some point, but most of it has long since been reclaimed by the desert. It would be easy for one to travel it…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Jack North
Jack North

Jack North

Jack North starts at the bottom of the drainage with optional routes. As you get higher up the canyon the mandatory obstacles get harder. Jack North is a bit easier than its cousins to the…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Jack Rabbit
Jack Rabbit

Jack Rabbit

This trail is relatively new (2024) and winds through the hills, where you will encounter challenging sections such as waterfalls, steep climbs up loose material, rocky canyons, and off-camber areas. The rocks tend to move…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Jack Robinson - FS 16-046-08
Jack Robinson - FS 16-046-08

Jack Robinson - FS 16-046-08

Open to All Vehicles (Be Cautious of Others). The Jack Robinson Trail ends at a hidden area to explore, along with nearby hiking trails. Red Star Point is a marvel to look upon while looking…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jack's Backbone
Jack's Backbone

Jack's Backbone

This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Jackass Creek
Jackass Creek

Jackass Creek

This is one of the most fun trails out here--nothing but single-track. Some areas are a little wider than others. It has its fair share of rocks, sand, and roots with some great elevation changes.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Jackass Peak
Jackass Peak

Jackass Peak

This single-track trail has a lot of off-camber sections with mostly embedded rocks. There are plenty of roots and cut logs to squeeze through. It has some awesome elevation changes with some crazy views. There…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Jackhammer
Jackhammer

Jackhammer

You start out at the bottom sign where Jackhammer and Sledgehammer split. The first section is fun for smaller rigs, but the trail gets more intense as you start to climb. This trail is still…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Janesville Singletrack
Janesville Singletrack

Janesville Singletrack

There is a good size parking area at the head of the trail for staging and the trail follows alongside the paved road, so extraction is possible at any moment if needed. The trail marker…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Japatul Road
Japatul Road

Japatul Road

This trail heads up toward Juniper flats and splits to either Flagpole trail or continues to the flats. The valley views below are pretty great once you ascend to the ridgeline. Once you pass the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Jawbone to Lake Isabella

Jawbone to Lake Isabella

A long scenic route crosses the sprawling high desert from Jawbone OHV Area, climbs above 8,000 feet across the Piute Mountain Range inside Sequoia National Forest, and then descends quickly to Lake Isabella. There are…
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Total Miles
48.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about John Bull Trail
John Bull Trail

John Bull Trail

Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jojoba Canyon
Jojoba Canyon

Jojoba Canyon

There are massive lumpy rocks everywhere. What a beautiful trail. This easy trail cuts across to connect to a few other routes in the area, and the views do not disappoint. The trail passes by…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jojoba Wash
Jojoba Wash

Jojoba Wash

Jojoba Wash is a one-way trail for street legal vehicles in the southern portion of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and is best travelled in conjunction with the Mortero Wash Trail in order to create a…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jordan Creek Road - FS 2S17
Jordan Creek Road - FS 2S17

Jordan Creek Road - FS 2S17

This trail drops over 800 feet in just over 4.5 miles, starting on Smith Station Road (FS J132). The route begins in a neighborhood area requiring respectful behavior, initially following a crushed granite gravel road…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Juan Diego Flat
Juan Diego Flat

Juan Diego Flat

This is the descending trail from Red Mountain Trail to Reed Vally Road. The beginning of the trail has some washed-out sections and tight switchbacks and becomes smoother as you descend the mountain. Sweeping vistas,…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about June Lake Shortcut - FS 1S32
June Lake Shortcut - FS 1S32

June Lake Shortcut - FS 1S32

This route runs parallel to Highway 395, winding back and forth through open meadows lined with bushes. The trail offers beautiful views of Crater Lake, Mono Lake, Reverse Peak, and the Eastern Sierra range, including…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Juniper Flats Southern Access
Juniper Flats Southern Access

Juniper Flats Southern Access

This generally easy trail leads from the Bowens Ranch gate past the hot springs trailhead parking area and into the vast area of Juniper Flats. This large flat area up in the mountains is full…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Kaiser Loop - FS 6S002
Kaiser Loop - FS 6S002

Kaiser Loop - FS 6S002

This 15.5-mile high-country road is designed for speed. The main surface is wide and smooth, composed of fast, packed decomposed granite, allowing for quick transit. However, the entire route runs through the extensive 2020 Creek…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
1
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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