Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Long Canyon Bald Mountain Connector
Long Canyon Bald Mountain Connector

Long Canyon Bald Mountain Connector

This connector trail runs between the Long Canyon 4WD trail and the Bald Mountain overlook trail. This trail is comparable to Long Canyon in difficulty and consists of tight turns, short steep sections with loose…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Long Lake Trail/TKS-11
Long Lake Trail/TKS-11

Long Lake Trail/TKS-11

Long Lake Trail also known as TKS-11 is just short of a mile-long spur trail located off the Rubicon Trail just below the cemetery. This trail starts in the trees but soon pops out on…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Long Valley Loop Road
Long Valley Loop Road

Long Valley Loop Road

This loop is the second half of this out-and-back OHV trail. It's open to all types: 4X4's down to dirt bikes. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections, to ruts,…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Long Valley Road
Long Valley Road

Long Valley Road

The route starts at the end of Virginia Street, crossing some railroad tracks and turning into a graded dirt road. There are some washboard sections, and during early spring, it is quite muddy. Of course,…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Longley Meadow - FS 7504
Longley Meadow - FS 7504

Longley Meadow - FS 7504

This very sandy and dusty trail is one vehicle wide, lined with thick brush throughout most of the route. The trail offers stunning views of the Eastern Sierras and other surrounding hills and rock formations…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Longo's Curse
Longo's Curse

Longo's Curse

Somewhat difficult Jeep trail near Copper Basin. One major obstacle cannot be bypassed. There is nice scenery on this trail, but the major emphasis is on conquering a series of obstacles. The major obstacle is…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lookout Mountain Bypass - FS2S88
Lookout Mountain Bypass - FS2S88

Lookout Mountain Bypass - FS2S88

The Lookout Mountain Bypass trail, also known as Forest Service Road FS2S88, connects Arcularius Old Trail to Antelope Bench Trail. It is a very narrow and sandy track that cuts through a beautiful pine forest.…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Los Pinos Mtn. Loop

Los Pinos Mtn. Loop

Since our last visit in 2002, the first part of this loop-to the fire lookout tower-has been paved. ATVs are not allowed on this portion. The remainder of the loop is all dirt as it…
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Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lost Cannon Creek - FS 32212
Lost Cannon Creek - FS 32212

Lost Cannon Creek - FS 32212

This 6.5-mile out-and-back trail starts at Mill Canyon Road and delivers significant elevation changes, climbing almost 1,000 feet and dropping nearly 400 feet in just over 3 miles. The route travels through a burn area…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Low Times
Low Times

Low Times

This short but intense spur descends nearly 1,500 feet in just over a mile. The trail is narrow, rocky, and exposed, featuring loose shale and shelf sections that demand careful driving. While suitable for high-clearance…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lower Blythe Olgilby
Lower Blythe Olgilby

Lower Blythe Olgilby

The trail is a combo of wide-graded sections and soft sandy washes. Some sand sections are deeper and longer than others, so airing down is always a good idea. The lower section of the trail…
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Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lower City Highline Road
Lower City Highline Road

Lower City Highline Road

This is an easy dirt road following the power lines into Santa Clarita. The trail offers nice views of the surrounding mountains and has many small side roads, mostly leading to powerline pads. It's fairly…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lower Corral Trail
Lower Corral Trail

Lower Corral Trail

Lower Corral is a flow trail that should be ridden downhill and is most trafficked by MTBs although it is perfectly moto legal. The trail is jumps, berms, and rollers the entire way down and…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Crowbar
Lower Crowbar

Lower Crowbar

Lower Crowbar is a 1.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 8 of 10 located in the Soggy Dry Lake area in the Fry Mountains. This area is part of the overall Johnson Valley OHV area. There are…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lower Deadman Bridge - FS 3S26
Lower Deadman Bridge - FS 3S26

Lower Deadman Bridge - FS 3S26

This rugged trail runs parallel to Highway 395 and can be accessed near Mammoth Scenic Loop on the south end, as well as from 27E107. Stretching just over 4 miles, it climbs 368 feet and…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Lower Kessler Peak Trail
Lower Kessler Peak Trail

Lower Kessler Peak Trail

This easier southern section of the trail has a few interesting sights to see along the way. Near the northern section, there's a small pull-off featuring a small graveyard. More research is needed, but I…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lower Larga Flats 2N06X
Lower Larga Flats 2N06X

Lower Larga Flats 2N06X

This is a fairly technical trail, but an easier option than the Holcomb Creek (3N93) rock garden that would follow when running from east to west. There are plenty of off-camber areas with large rocks…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Lower Murano Road
Lower Murano Road

Lower Murano Road

It's a generally sandy two-track trail with plenty of bermed corners and some deeper washouts. The trail progresses and crosses through some impressive large rocks. Watch for desert tortoises and military planes buzzing the deck…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lower Speckerman Fire - FS 5S017
Lower Speckerman Fire - FS 5S017

Lower Speckerman Fire - FS 5S017

This is an easy, scenic, and well-maintained dirt/gravel road that serves as a secondary access point from Highway 41 into the historic area of Sugar Pine. The route runs through a beautiful mid-elevation forest, parallels…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014
Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014

Lower Tamarack - FS 9S014

This is an easy, short 2.6-mile spur that leads to a scenic access at a spectacular campsite at a rock grouping above Azeala Creek with regional views out over Shaver Lake. The trail is a…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
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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