Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Mojave Road, East
Mojave Road, East

Mojave Road, East

This portion of the trip starts east of the California/Nevada state line. At first, it's not well marked and takes some patience to stay on the trail. You'll take a fun side trip to historic…
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Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Mojave Road, West
Mojave Road, West

Mojave Road, West

The first part of the drive is uneventful as you head west from Kelbaker Road. Crossing Soda Lake is fairly routine, too, when the lake is dry. Concerns peak, however, if it has rained recently.…
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Total Miles
31.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Monache Meadows
Monache Meadows

Monache Meadows

Monache Meadows is a beautiful scenic valley surrounded by wilderness areas. The road follows and crosses the South fork of Kern River. There are great camp spots along the route and at the end. Explore,…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Monitor Pass - FS 313598
Monitor Pass - FS 313598

Monitor Pass - FS 313598

This rugged and scenic trail begins just off Highway 89, roughly 8 miles from the junction with Highway 395. It can also be accessed via Two Road Road (FS31358D). The route starts gently, winding through…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mono Craters East - FS 1N24
Mono Craters East - FS 1N24

Mono Craters East - FS 1N24

Mono Craters East (FS 1N24) is a 4-mile point-to-point trail climbing nearly 1,000 feet. The trail travels through a sparse pine forest and open areas lined with sagebrush and other brush. The surface is sand…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Mono Creek Gauge
Mono Creek Gauge

Mono Creek Gauge

Mono Creek Gauge Trail is a beautiful trail through a forest along Mono Creek. There are a lot of dispersed camp areas along the creek. There is great fishing holes to explore. The water for…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mono Mills Loop
Mono Mills Loop

Mono Mills Loop

The trail starts just off the 120. It is a sandy trail lined with pine trees, enjoying scenic views of Mono Lake and the surrounding mountains. The trail from the West entrance on 120 starts…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Monument Peak
Monument Peak

Monument Peak

This trail circles one side of the needle so you can see it from the back. Spoiler: It is more impressive from a distance. This trail is heavily used by quads and side-by-sides. They have…
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Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Moore Creek Road - FS 1S29
Moore Creek Road - FS 1S29

Moore Creek Road - FS 1S29

This trail climbs over 600 feet and drops over 450 feet across just over 5 miles, but has become a 10-mile in-and-out trail due to the closure of the north side bridge, eliminating through-passage options.…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14
Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14

Moore Pilot Ridge - FS 2S14

This trail begins at Buck Meadows Road and ends at the Pilot Ridge Road and Forest Service Road 2S33 junction, climbing over 1,300 feet and dropping almost 600 feet across just under 7 miles of…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Moraine Picnic
Moraine Picnic

Moraine Picnic

Moraine Picnic is a sandy but otherwise fairly easy trail. If you come off FS 7S09, there is a small rock obstacle that you will need 4WD (4 Low) and basic off-road skills. This trail…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Mortero Wash
Mortero Wash

Mortero Wash

This trail leads from the main paved highway of Sweeney pass road into the network of trails in the area. It begins as rough washboard and crushed rock and quickly becomes really packed sand as…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mosquito Ridge Lookout FS 96-010
Mosquito Ridge Lookout FS 96-010

Mosquito Ridge Lookout FS 96-010

Open to ALL Vehicles:5/1-11/01. Transversing into the burn-scarred forest thinned out but still provided ample shade along the pine trees. Keep an eye out for the deer. A short section of overgrowth is a reminder…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Mottino Wash
Mottino Wash

Mottino Wash

Nestled secretly within the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail is Mottino Wash, a 1.8 mile rock crawling trail that will test both you and your rig! 80% of the trail are rock gardens that jump between the…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road
Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mount Patterson
Mount Patterson

Mount Patterson

Mount Patterson is reached on the Nevada side using Star City Road, USFS road 32198 (Old Stage Road on some maps). The route starts at the Sweetwater Land & Cattle Co. Ranch on State Route…
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Total Miles
17.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mount Tom Lookout - FS 6S002A
Mount Tom Lookout - FS 6S002A

Mount Tom Lookout - FS 6S002A

This is a moderately challenging, single-lane spur that climbs rapidly to the historic Mount Tom Fire Lookout (9,026 feet elevation). The trail is defined by an uneven tread, loose dirt, and embedded rock, requiring attention…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mountain Chief - FS 10-006
Mountain Chief - FS 10-006

Mountain Chief - FS 10-006

Open to ALL Vehicles 4/1-12/31. Mountain Chief connects to multiple motorcycle trails within the Sugar Pine area of the Tahoe National Forest American River. This dirt road connects Foresthill Road and Sugar Pine Road. Taking…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mouse Trap
Mouse Trap

Mouse Trap

This is a fairly difficult trail that will take you through a 4.5-mile wash with many different obstacles. Each obstacle has different ways to surmount it at different levels of difficulty. There are several small…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Movie Road, Alabama Hills

Movie Road, Alabama Hills

This scenic loop takes you down the center of Movie Flat, then part-way up Mount Whitney to a beautiful picnic area and waterfalls. We recommend you take a self-guided auto tour on a network of…
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Total Miles
21.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
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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