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FS3S138C Connector

FS3S138C Connector

FS3S138C is a shortcut that connects two sections of the Hot Creek Geological Site Route, connecting Little Hot Creek Loop to Antelope Bench. The trail is mostly sandy and has a few rutted sections, small…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS3S33A/FS3S33D
FS3S33A/FS3S33D

FS3S33A/FS3S33D

This trail s a very short but adventurous connector trail quickly climbs up a steep, sandy slope with a notable rock obstacle near the beginning, making it a brief but memorable detour for those who…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about FS5N39Y
FS5N39Y

FS5N39Y

This 3-mile out-and-back trail begins at FS5N30 and climbs over 360 feet in just over 1.6 miles. The trail is a dirt road about one vehicle wide, winding through a dense pine forest lined with…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Fulda Ridge -FS19-028
Fulda Ridge -FS19-028

Fulda Ridge -FS19-028

Fulda Ridge (FS-19-028) is an easy, and well maintained trail just off of I-80 at Nyack. It's easy to get to and has cellular signal along the majority of the trail. It is a great…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip
Fun Boundary Rip

Fun Boundary Rip

A fun run one to the boundary of the OHV area. The trail has lots of bermed corners and many sandy sections. There is a great camping area with a nice view and a high…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Fun Run
Fun Run

Fun Run

This trail starts at San Felipe Wash with a very steep, short incline coming out of the wash right at the beginning, though there is a bypass if needed for those who want to avoid…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Funeral Mountains Trail
Funeral Mountains Trail

Funeral Mountains Trail

This trail starts at a Y intersection off the Echo Canyon Trail. It is usually marked by a sign reading "Amargosa", this sign was missing on our run. Past the sign, the trail winds its…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Funnel Lake - 32E304A
Funnel Lake - 32E304A

Funnel Lake - 32E304A

This short trail takes you to the alpine lake, Funnel Lake, dropping 20 feet to 10,380 feet. The lake area is surrounded by hills of rock, creating a dramatic alpine setting. There are some limited…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Funnel Lake Loop - 32E304
Funnel Lake Loop - 32E304

Funnel Lake Loop - 32E304

This trail takes you up to the Funnel Lake area, starting and stopping on S32E303 East about 3/4 mile apart in a loop configuration. The route offers views of the Eastern Sierras as you drive…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Gaging Station - FS 22396
Gaging Station - FS 22396

Gaging Station - FS 22396

Gaging Station is a dirt trail that climbs over 600 feet in just over one mile, creating a steep and sustained ascent that challenges both vehicle and driver. The trail initially follows power lines, providing…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Gargoyle Canyon
Gargoyle Canyon

Gargoyle Canyon

This is a short trip up the river to enjoy a great landmark. The riverbed is small river rock and fairly easy, although 4WD is handy. If you don't have 4WD, drive as far up…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gas Dome Trail
Gas Dome Trail

Gas Dome Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Gas Line Road North 281
Gas Line Road North 281

Gas Line Road North 281

This 11-plus-mile north-to-south trail starts off Highway 10, just past an open gate. Use caution at the start, as there is no off-ramp to access this trail from the highway. The surface is sandy with…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Gasparni
Gasparni

Gasparni

Gasparni takes you through the pine trees and brush connecting the dirt section of Forebay to the pavement leading to Brush Creek Reservoir. Nearly all of the trail is wide enough for a full-width truck,…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49
Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49

Gasquet Mountain Road - FSR 17N49

Gasquet Mountain Road (GMR) is just one of many routes available to access the beautiful Six Rivers National Forest. GMR is a single-lane gravel road that will reveal stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gecko Road
Gecko Road

Gecko Road

This is a trail through the sand to the Mexico border and back. Depending on your rig, you may need 4WD. It can be run in an SXS with aired-down tires in 2WD just fine.…
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Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Geology Tour Road
Geology Tour Road

Geology Tour Road

This is a fantastic family adventure. The entire trail is located inside Joshua Tree National Park. It is a long loop trail that is very scenic with beautiful vistas, interesting rock formations, ancient volcanic lava…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gettysburg Trail
Gettysburg Trail

Gettysburg Trail

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Giant Gap (FS 26-006)
Giant Gap (FS 26-006)

Giant Gap (FS 26-006)

Giant Gap (FS 26-006) is a beautiful 2.5-mile-long trail that starts and ends along Elliot Ranch Road (FS 26). It is part of the Foresthill OHV area and can be run in either direction. The…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Giant Hyssop - FS 6S026X
Giant Hyssop - FS 6S026X

Giant Hyssop - FS 6S026X

Giant Hyssop (FS 6S026X) is the perfect escape hatch when you tire of the pavement on Beasore Road (FS 5S07). This trail offers an immediate transition from tarmac to a classic Sierra two-track adventure, peeling…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall

ATV trails in California

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10M29

10M29

This is one of only a few ATV options in the Mount Hough Trail System. It starts near the Mount Hough Trailhead on the north end at a marked entrance, and descends down several wide…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about 11E19
11E19

11E19

11E19 is a 0.7-mile-long ATV trail with a red dirt surface winding through a forest of sugar pines. The route is wide and mostly gradual, with only a couple of very small rolling hills. It…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D10
11E19-D10

11E19-D10

11E19-D10 is an easy ATV spur trail measuring just under half a mile long, often ridden together with 11E19 and D20 near Brimstone Campground. The trail allows two-way traffic with decent visibility, and it is…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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11E19-D20

11E19-D20

11E19-D20 is a 0.9-mile-long, easy ATV trail that runs mostly gradual with a few hairpin turns. The route passes through a mix of environments, with some sections more lush and lined with leafy Pacific dogwoods,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in California

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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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