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Learn more about Airola Meadow Loop
Airola Meadow Loop

Airola Meadow Loop

Nice views along a graded in the begging logging road. The road becomes ungraded but really good all the way back. Some brush, nothing to pinstripe your rig. Early season, may want to bring a…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Airstrip Road to Hess Mine
Airstrip Road to Hess Mine

Airstrip Road to Hess Mine

Have you ever wondered what airstrip road near Senator's Wash was? It turns out, there is a cleared area that looks like one could take off and land an airplane; however, it is incredibly short.…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Alamo Mountain Loop
Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop

Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well…
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Total Miles
25.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Albinita
Albinita

Albinita

This is another great trail here--a nice wide single track winding through the forest. It passes through a couple of nice meadows and there are quite a few creek crossings to look out for. The…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16
Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16

Alder Creek Road - FSR 1n16

Starting in Highland, 1n16 is a fairly easy dirt road with some parts rutted out, but any 4x4 can make it through the trail easily. Many parts of the trail are single-vehicle wide, but there…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alice Mine
Alice Mine

Alice Mine

This is a short trip to go inside an old gold-copper mine with several levels. There is not much left on the outside of the mine. The main entrance is just behind the Jeep in…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Alpers Canyon - FS 103
Alpers Canyon - FS 103

Alpers Canyon - FS 103

This 5.7-mile trail climbs 433 feet and drops 671 feet as it winds through the area. The surface is made of sand, pumice, and gravel. The trail starts off 1.5 vehicles wide and runs through…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Alpers Canyon Upper FS2S42
Alpers Canyon Upper FS2S42

Alpers Canyon Upper FS2S42

This heavily used sand and gravel trail is marked by an orange placard with a black arrow and leads into a scenic, winding route through a beautiful pine forest. Some stretches reveal the aftermath of…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Alphie Springs Wash
Alphie Springs Wash

Alphie Springs Wash

This is a fun winding trail that starts right off of SC173 and quickly drops down into a soft wide sand wash. The trail narrows with a tight s-turn between large boulders then opens up…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about American Camp Lookout
American Camp Lookout

American Camp Lookout

This is a super pretty drive as it descends into the canyons and back up to the mountaintops. On your way to the lookout, you will drive through the Italian Bar/Lost Dutchman Mining Camp, which…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about American Girl Mine Overlook
American Girl Mine Overlook

American Girl Mine Overlook

This short 2.3-mile out-and-back trail is a great side trip for a lunch stop while trail running in the Pasadena Mountains. The trail starts with a hill climb with loose rocks up to 12 inches…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about American Hill Mine
American Hill Mine

American Hill Mine

Starts with a downhill section that can be slippery in the snow. The trail offers multiple areas with stunning views. There are a couple of large, long washes on the trail, which can be mostly…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about American Hill Mine Spur
American Hill Mine Spur

American Hill Mine Spur

This short spur offers a spacious dispersed camping area with good views of the canyon and the surrounding ridge. It can accommodate two or three trucks, with areas for ground tents. There's a small wash,…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about American Hill Trail
American Hill Trail

American Hill Trail

The trail can be traversed from either direction and experiences a change in elevation of approximately 1,000 feet. There are several designated areas for camping, and some spur trails are marked on the map. The…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about American Hill Trail Spur
American Hill Trail Spur

American Hill Trail Spur

This is a short spur off the American Hill Trail. The trail is narrow and rocky, and you will receive pinstripes on mid-sized or full-sized vehicles. However, at the end, there's a larger dispersed camping…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Amy's Wash
Amy's Wash

Amy's Wash

This 9 mile out and back trail starts off the Bradshaw Trail and runs north to south. The trail was originally a loop but half the trail, which is outside the wash is now private…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Annex Sale - FS 7S062Y
Annex Sale - FS 7S062Y

Annex Sale - FS 7S062Y

Annex Sale (FS 7S062Y) is a short, sweet, and incredibly useful out-and-back trail for anyone looking to escape the crowds near Bass Lake. Branching off the paved Highland Drive, this easy dirt two-track climbs gently…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Another Way Around
Another Way Around

Another Way Around

A quick pop around the side of pinnacles out to the network of trails beyond. The trail is somewhat sandy with a few small steep hills, washouts, and very sharp rocks. One should take care…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Antelope Bench - FS3S06
Antelope Bench - FS3S06

Antelope Bench - FS3S06

Antelope Bench, also known as FS3S06, is a sandy trail that connects Highway 395 with Antelope Springs Road. It travels over 11 miles through pine forests, open meadows, and rock formations. It climbs 400 feet…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Antelope Mountain - FS3S12
Antelope Mountain - FS3S12

Antelope Mountain - FS3S12

Antelope Mountain Trail, also known as Forest Service Road 3S12, is a four-mile trail that connects Antelope Bench Trail with Antelope Springs Road. This mostly sandy trail takes you through pine forests. It is relatively…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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

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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