Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Matheson Trams
Matheson Trams

Matheson Trams

This is a fantastic trail located in the Chappie OHV area. Expect beautiful views and a nice trail that can be done in a stock UTV, dirt bike, or 4-wheeler. Be sure to stop and…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Maxwell Road
Maxwell Road

Maxwell Road

This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mazourka Canyon
Mazourka Canyon

Mazourka Canyon

Starts off easy from Independence to Badger Flat. After which it turns into a very rocky adventure with many angled ledges and some narrow sections. Do not attempt to continue past Badger Flat without high…
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Total Miles
35.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McCain Valley Road
McCain Valley Road

McCain Valley Road

Scenic high desert drive with two overlooks of Carrizo Canyon. Corrizo Overlook, with picnic tables, makes great lunch spot. Take binoculars. Fun hiking trails. Overnight camping at Lark Canyon Recreation Site, fee area. Street-legal vehicles…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about McCloud River 38N53
McCloud River 38N53

McCloud River 38N53

While the trail is an easy dirt road the real story is the river. The Lower McCloud River flows approximately 12 miles from Lake McCloud into Lake Shasta. It can have an emerald green color,…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McGee Canyon Road
McGee Canyon Road

McGee Canyon Road

This trail is just over nine miles and climbs over 2000 feet into the Glass Mountains. It tops out at 8682 feet. The trail offers stunning views through the picturesque rock formations of McGee Canyon.…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about McGee Canyon West
McGee Canyon West

McGee Canyon West

The West side of McGee Canyon drops down from the 8692-foot peak. It is a little more challenging than the nicely graded East side. There are more ruts from rain run-off. This trail drops 765…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about McGee Creek R2
McGee Creek R2

McGee Creek R2

This route drops over 734 feet in 2 miles, offering views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, the Buttermilk Rock Formations, and the Town of Bishop below as you descend. The trail features some…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McGee Mtn Rd Summit
McGee Mtn Rd Summit

McGee Mtn Rd Summit

This is a beautiful trail to the top of McGee Mountain. Starts very relaxed as you make your way through valleys. It quickly gets fun as you start up the switchbacks. It is very narrow…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about McGee Ridge - 1S97
McGee Ridge - 1S97

McGee Ridge - 1S97

This is a rarely traveled track. It climbs almost 600 feet above McGee Canyon Road. You will encounter lots of large ruts from rain run-off as well as very low tree branches. The tree line…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Meadow Lake Road
Meadow Lake Road

Meadow Lake Road

Meadow Lake Road is the continuation of the Bowman Lake Road trail. The scenery is breathtaking and the camping and recreational opportunities are plentiful. This area of the Sierra Nevada usually is snow-free sometime in…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Meadows Way - FS 32144A
Meadows Way - FS 32144A

Meadows Way - FS 32144A

This challenging route cuts through wide open grassy meadows for the first 1.3 miles, then enters an area of large bushes and some trees with a small creek crossing. After 1.5 miles of traversing the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail
Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail

Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail

This is the Mecca Orocopia Trail, a connection to the Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop. This is an easy dirt road trail where you can admire the beautiful views of the Orocopia mountains. There is…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mendo-Lake Road
Mendo-Lake Road

Mendo-Lake Road

An easy scenic route over mountain ridges through South Cow Mountain OHV that connects lakeport to Ukiah. This is the main dirt road through cow mountain that has multiple harder trails off either side and…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mendocino County Road 500
Mendocino County Road 500

Mendocino County Road 500

Mendocino County Road 500 connects the east end of Caspar Orchard Road (at a location known locally as 'Scales') to California Route 20, and is located entirely within the Jackson Demonstration State Forest. At one…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mendocino Discovery Corridor
Mendocino Discovery Corridor

Mendocino Discovery Corridor

A 44-mile east-to-west route through Mendocino National Forest. Starting at Stonyford OHV Staging Area and ending at Middle Creek OHV Staging Area. Great views of mountains, valleys, and Clear Lake towards the end. Campsites are…
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Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mescal Canyon Road
Mescal Canyon Road

Mescal Canyon Road

This trail can be approached from South to North or North to South. North to South will be more challenging because it is going up hill. Mainly dirt and small rocks make up the trail.…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Meyers Canyon - 1N33
Meyers Canyon - 1N33

Meyers Canyon - 1N33

This trail goes from the East side of Lytle Creek Road up to 3N31. There is a bit of a wash area at the start, and it slowly works its way up in elevation. Starting…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014
Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014

Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014

A primary, 6.4-mile Forest Service access road that transitions from graded gravel (easy, fast travel) to a rutted dirt track as it moves into the western end, which was affected by past wildfires. It is…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Middle Tuolumne River
Middle Tuolumne River

Middle Tuolumne River

This trail is a nice little side venture just outside of Groveland that goes into the old burn area and has a few really great camping spots. There are some great spots to camp near…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in California

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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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