Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Holy Climber
Holy Climber

Holy Climber

This is a busy trail, with beautiful fall colors and great vistas. There are sections of loose, rocky terrain and sections with softer dirt that may be whooped out. Most are shallow and smooth, so…
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Total Miles
29.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Horse Canyon Trail 17E21
Horse Canyon Trail 17E21

Horse Canyon Trail 17E21

This trail starts out right off Highway 88 at 7100 feet with a smooth and flowy single track that quickly escalates into a steep rocky climb to 9100 feet. The few breaks are short once…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Horse Meadows
Horse Meadows

Horse Meadows

This short track is accessed from Highway 395. It is a sandy, easy road. Horse Meadow is a pretty meadow that offers beautiful views of Eastern Sierra. Currently, the trail is closed 1.23 miles down…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Horse Thief Canyon
Horse Thief Canyon

Horse Thief Canyon

This 8.5-mile trail runs north to south. It can be ridden either way. It drops from 5,358 feet down to the valley at 3,418 feet. Starting from the top in the Piper Mountain Wilderness, the…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Horsethief Flats - 3n03A
Horsethief Flats - 3n03A

Horsethief Flats - 3n03A

Coming off of Highway 18 between Big Bear and Lucerne Valley it is about 1 mile along 3n03 to reach the offshoot of the Horsethief Flats Trail. This is rated as a Black Diamond, which…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Hot Creek Crossover
Hot Creek Crossover

Hot Creek Crossover

This short trail, just north of the airport, cuts between Hot Creek Road and Whitmore Tubs Road. This trail is a more scenic route than the graded and longer route along Whitmore Tubs Road or…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hot Creek Geological Site
Hot Creek Geological Site

Hot Creek Geological Site

From Big Springs Campground, this is a fast and run route to an amazing natural hot creek! Complete with sizzling hot springs (careful, too hot to touch) that are a beautiful aqua color. Two-track roads…
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Total Miles
21.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Hot Creek Hatchery Road
Hot Creek Hatchery Road

Hot Creek Hatchery Road

Hot Creek Hatchery Road is a well-graded road that connects Highway 395 to Owens River Road and Whitmore Tubs Road. It starts off a paved road that takes you to the Mammoth-Yosemite Airport. Then it…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about House Trail
House Trail

House Trail

This is a short but fun trail connecting the Highline Trail to the Deer Trail. The route includes a few challenging spots with deep ruts, rocks, and off-camber sections. It is suitable for high-clearance stock…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Howland Hill Road
Howland Hill Road

Howland Hill Road

Howland Hill Road is an old stagecoach road nestled in the old-growth redwoods. Few places still exist where you can drive alongside trees as tall as 300'. The main section of Howland Hill Road is…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hugh Ryan - FS 6S024
Hugh Ryan - FS 6S024

Hugh Ryan - FS 6S024

Hugh Ryan (FS 6S024) is the surprisingly scenic backbone of the Miami Mountain network, acting as a wide, welcoming bridge between Highway 41 and the western slopes near Highway 49/Worman Road. This easy, graded forest…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hulls Meadow
Hulls Meadow

Hulls Meadow

This is a fun but narrow trail that is somewhat technical. As you begin, you pass some cabins as well as an old Boy Scout camp, so be courteous and drive slowly. The trail meanders…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hungalelti West
Hungalelti West

Hungalelti West

This trail is also know by a few different names: Pardoes 4WD Trail, Squaw Ridge, and Carson Emigrant Trail, but was officially renamed Hungalelti in 2018. It is a very scenic drive with great 360-degree…
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Total Miles
11.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Hungry Valley 4x4 Playground
Hungry Valley 4x4 Playground

Hungry Valley 4x4 Playground

The Hungry Valley Route connects the Powerline Road, Freeman Trail, and Homestead Trail to the 4x4 Playground. It's a combination of easy, intermediate, and difficult trails. The playground has multiple obstacles ranging from easy to…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hyduke Mine
Hyduke Mine

Hyduke Mine

Hyduke Mine is an open gravel road that crosses many washes and becomes more technical the further east you travel. It is narrow in a few areas when crossing washes with some large ledges climbing…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Idle Issues
Idle Issues

Idle Issues

This trail climbs up from the bottom of Chocolate Thunder out of the sandy section. The trail starts with some fun rocks and gets steeper as you climb up. About halfway up there is a…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
9Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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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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