Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Midland Vidal Road
Midland Vidal Road

Midland Vidal Road

Used by early settlers to travel between Vidal, California, and the now-ghost town of Midland, the Midland-Vidal Road was perhaps also used by Wyatt Earp, who lived in Vidal for a time. Along the drive,…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Midnight - FS 9S015
Midnight - FS 9S015

Midnight - FS 9S015

This 2.5-mile two-track trail is a direct and challenging connector for accessing the deeper high-country network between Tamarack Creek and South Fork Tamarack Road. The road is defined by steep, loose climbs where the surface…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Midway Ridge
Midway Ridge

Midway Ridge

This route takes you to the top of Midway Ridge. The trail starts as a nice wide road. The road is maintained very well and follows a mid-slope road. The trail narrows at the first…
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Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Midway Well Road
Midway Well Road

Midway Well Road

A great trail option to get out to the geode bed collection area. It begins as a wide washboard dirt trail with easy wash crossings. It is relatively flat and straight for a while. Once…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Milford Road Cutover
Milford Road Cutover

Milford Road Cutover

A mostly easy trail that cuts across the BLM land from Trona Road over to Highway. This easy trail, with mostly sand and washouts, leads to lots of dispersed camping and connects Trona Road to…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Military Wash
Military Wash

Military Wash

Military Wash is a 4.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 out of 10 located mostly within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The southernmost three-quarters of a mile falls within the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mill Canyon Road
Mill Canyon Road

Mill Canyon Road

This trail starts just off Highway 395 in Coleville, California, just north of Walker. The route climbs almost 2,000 feet over 8 miles, creating steady elevation gain while transitioning through multiple land management jurisdictions and…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mill Creek - FS 2N10
Mill Creek - FS 2N10

Mill Creek - FS 2N10

Nestled within the 823,000-acre San Bernardino National Forest, Mill Creek Road (FS 2N10) is one of Big Bear's classic connector trails -- a scenic mountain route that links many of the area's most popular off-road…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mill Creek Road - FS5N21
Mill Creek Road - FS5N21

Mill Creek Road - FS5N21

Mill Creek Ridge Trail begins just off Highway 108, right at the Mill Creek Campground Road. This 10-mile out-and-back route climbs over 800 feet and drops about 100 feet as it winds through dense pine…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Miller Jeep Trail - 20W06
Miller Jeep Trail - 20W06

Miller Jeep Trail - 20W06

Miller Jeep Trail is an iconic trail for folks in the southern California off-road community. Miller Jeep Trail is located off Interstate 5 about an hour's drive north of Los Angeles in the Los Padres…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Milpitas Wash
Milpitas Wash

Milpitas Wash

Milpitas Wash is a mix surface of gravel, road and sand, with some sections more rutted, rocky and washed out. This road runs through Bureau Land Management, with plently of spots to pull over and…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Minarets No 80 YA Spur - FS 5S012YA
Minarets No 80 YA Spur - FS 5S012YA

Minarets No 80 YA Spur - FS 5S012YA

This is a very short, single-track dirt spur that dead-ends at an access point above Chiquito Creek. The route is tight and heavily encroached by dense scrub brush, forcing a slow and cautious pace, but…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Minarets Number 80 - FS 5S012Y
Minarets Number 80 - FS 5S012Y

Minarets Number 80 - FS 5S012Y

This is a short, easy, two-track dirt spur that drops quickly to access Chiquito Creek. The trail passes through an area impacted by the 2020 Creek Wildfire, resulting in expanded regional views but a landscape…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mine Road
Mine Road

Mine Road

Mine road runs through Bureau Land Management. It is a mixed surface road consisting of rock, gravel, and sand. Some sections are overgrown, so pinstripes are to be expected. Some spots have been washed out…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mine Wash
Mine Wash

Mine Wash

Mine Wash is a 9.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The state park is a "Stay the Trail" area and the trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mission Mine Road
Mission Mine Road

Mission Mine Road

This trail starts off with a piece of international history on the east edge of the route, then winds down through cyprus, ponderosa and mimosa trees along the largest lake in Texas, then out and…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mitchell Canyon Long Valley
Mitchell Canyon Long Valley

Mitchell Canyon Long Valley

Looking to explore the stunning landscapes of Dog Valley while taking a more adventurous and less-traveled route? This scenic drive is perfect for those who enjoy a bit more challenge and want to avoid the…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mitchell Mine
Mitchell Mine

Mitchell Mine

Mitchell Mine is a nice, easy in-and-out summer trail for a leisurely stroll through the forest. It's also a good trail for beginners to get used to how their vehicle feels while off-road. The surface…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mojave Road - Afton Canyon
Mojave Road - Afton Canyon

Mojave Road - Afton Canyon

This trail retraces the historic Mojave Road from Soda Dry Lake through Afton Canyon to its termination point at Manix Wash. Most of the trail meanders along a sandy, dry riverbed and is not recommended…
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Total Miles
35.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mojave Road, Central
Mojave Road, Central

Mojave Road, Central

Highlights of Mojave Road Central include stops at the Rock House, Government Holes, Marl Springs and the Mail Box. Entire route is inside the Mojave National Preserve, open to street-legal vehicles only. Trail departs from…
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Total Miles
56.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, 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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