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Learn more about Leviathan Bypass - FS 31353
Leviathan Bypass - FS 31353

Leviathan Bypass - FS 31353

Accessed from Big Spring Road West, this lesser-known offshoot delivers a peaceful backcountry ride through sagebrush meadows and an Aspen forest that truly comes alive in the fall. The trail is one vehicle wide and…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Leviathan Creek
Leviathan Creek

Leviathan Creek

This 4-mile out-and-back trail climbs just over 100 feet and drops more than 300 feet in under 2 miles as it winds through dense forest and open meadows. The track is a single vehicle wide,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Leviathan Lookout - FS 31057
Leviathan Lookout - FS 31057

Leviathan Lookout - FS 31057

This trail to Leviathan Lookout delivers a short but thrilling alpine adventure. From Highway 89, it climbs over 750 feet in just 1.5 miles, following a narrow dirt and sand road that's well-traveled but increasingly…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Leviathan Mine Road
Leviathan Mine Road

Leviathan Mine Road

This short out-and-back trail begins directly off Highway 89. It starts paved but quickly transitions to dirt as it winds its way toward an active mine. The road is just wide enough for two vehicles…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Leviathan Road East - FS 31052
Leviathan Road East - FS 31052

Leviathan Road East - FS 31052

The trail begins at the end of Leviathan Mine Road, where a seasonal gate controls access. From start to finish, the route drops over 1,500 feet and climbs about 450 feet in just over six…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Liebre Mountain
Liebre Mountain

Liebre Mountain

Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lil Bit of Everything ST
Lil Bit of Everything ST

Lil Bit of Everything ST

Wow, what a stunning intermediate trail. It really does have a bit little bit of everything. The views keep coming with every turn and crest of a hill. There are Joshua trees scattered around in…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lippincott Pass
Lippincott Pass

Lippincott Pass

This short but steep trail links Saline Valley and Racetrack Valley. The shelf trail is famously narrow as it winds through Last Chance Range with a number of off-camber sections, rock gardens, and tight turns.…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Little Bear Spring - 2N84
Little Bear Spring - 2N84

Little Bear Spring - 2N84

This trail offers a scenic yet narrow off-road experience winding through burn-scarred forest recovering with new growth. Starting at a gated entrance with signage and a barbed-wire fence on one side, the trail begins easily…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop
Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop

Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop

Hidden in the Mecca Hills just South of Joshua Tree National Park is a fun little trail that winds you through tight canyon washes surrounded by high vertical cliffs of up to 40 feet. The…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Little Hot Creek Hill Loop
Little Hot Creek Hill Loop

Little Hot Creek Hill Loop

This nice loop travels up a hill with many stunning views of the Eastern Sierras and valleys below. The trail is sandy dirt, which kicks up a lot of dust. The loop can be traveled…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Little MC
Little MC

Little MC

Fun rock trail up the west wall of Turkey Claw. The trail is similar in difficulty to Turkey Claw. The obstacles are closer together and the trail stays busy with rocks and obstacles the entire…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Little Round Top Trail
Little Round Top Trail

Little Round Top Trail

Little Round Top Trail is a great all-arounder trail for the area. There are just enough flowing sections to feel the flow and enough technical terrain to keep you entertained while also not being overly…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Little Walker Road - FS 22057
Little Walker Road - FS 22057

Little Walker Road - FS 22057

This 9-mile out-and-back trail begins just off Highway 395, a little south of the Highway 108 junction. It is a heavily used road with frequent washboards, so expect a bumpy ride. The road winds through…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lloyds
Lloyds

Lloyds

This is a single track that gets heavy use. It is pretty easy to follow and well maintained and established. It is very well-marked and has many signs so you don't get lost when crossing…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06
Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06

Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06

This is the new Lockwood Creek Trail. The reason it's called "new" is that this trail used to follow Lockwood Creek, and the Forest Service has closed that part of the trail and combined it…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lodgepole - FS 9s027
Lodgepole - FS 9s027

Lodgepole - FS 9s027

This 2.8-mile road is a key connector designed for efficient travel through the high country. The trail is a wide, smooth two-track that traverses a vast expanse of the 2020 Creek Wildfire burn scar (visible…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline
Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline

Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline

The first section of this trail climbs from 7200 feet up to 9000 feet in just over 3 miles. The trail starts off smooth but gets progressively rough as you climb the winding road. The…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lone Flower
Lone Flower

Lone Flower

If you're lucky enough you may find one lone flower along the road that grows in the remote California desert! This road has plenty of spots to pull over and camp. This road runs through…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Long Canyon
Long Canyon

Long Canyon

Long Canyon 4WD trail is an excellent moderate trail with multiple types of challenges that terminates at a granite slab area overlooking Bald Mountain and the surrounding gorgeous Sierra Nevada. The trail can be accessed…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
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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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