Off-Road Trails in California

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North Main Divide Road

North Main Divide Road

Tucked amidst the hustle and bustle of Southern California's heavily-populated coast is a slice of heaven called the Cleveland National Forest. This mountainous region is undeveloped, save for a few great trails connecting world-class views…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Roadrunner Trail
North Roadrunner Trail

North Roadrunner Trail

Fun quad and dirt bike-only trail in the north area of Hungry Valley. Riding this trail south to north, you will pick up where the main section of Roadrunner meets Rattler Trail. Most of the…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Shore - Easy
North Shore - Easy

North Shore - Easy

This is a much faster trail to the north shore of Senator's Wash Reservoir, suitable for just about any vehicle. It's a graded road with several areas to pass and there are plenty of donkeys…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about North Shore One
North Shore One

North Shore One

This bumpy out and back provides excellent access to the north shore fee area for camping and water activities. The trail's end features many great spots with shady trees, nice places to camp, pit toilets,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Northern Black Mountain Road
Northern Black Mountain Road

Northern Black Mountain Road

This section of the black mountain road is a pretty easy way to get to the top and enjoy nearly 360deg views of the surrounding desert, the mountains, the Indian Pass wilderness, and the Imperial…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Nutmeg - FS 3S06
Nutmeg - FS 3S06

Nutmeg - FS 3S06

Nutmeg is a challenging 3.7-mile trail that features significant elevation changes, climbing over 700 feet and dropping over 700 feet throughout its length. This single-track trail winds through diverse terrain, offering spectacular views of surrounding…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Nyo Crater Road
Nyo Crater Road

Nyo Crater Road

This trail is the main path to get to the Inyo Crater Trailhead. It is fairly well maintained. It starts just off the Mammoth Scenic Loop. The trail winds its way through a forest. This…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about O'Harrel Canyon - 3S47
O'Harrel Canyon - 3S47

O'Harrel Canyon - 3S47

O'Harrel Canyon is a 6.5-mile out and back trail. It climbs 851 feet from the Owens River Valley up into O'Harrel Canyon. The views of the rock formation are stunning as you come into the…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about O'Harrel Cyn Spur - FS 3S47A
O'Harrel Cyn Spur - FS 3S47A

O'Harrel Cyn Spur - FS 3S47A

This out and back trail is just over four miles long. It is a sandy/dirt road which follows the the Upper Owens River toward Big Springs. There are many spur trails to pull off and…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Oak Springs
Oak Springs

Oak Springs

This trail takes the adventurer from the turnoff for Psyco Ranch; beware, it's private. From here, the trail drops down the hill to Oak Springs. The hill down is a bit loose and off-camber, and…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Obsidian Dome
Obsidian Dome

Obsidian Dome

The Obsidian Dome is one of many places where you can experience the immensity and the history of volcanic activity in the Mammoth Lakes area. The road starts out paved but quickly turns to gravel…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Obsidian Dome Road/Glass Flow Road - NF2S10
Obsidian Dome Road/Glass Flow Road - NF2S10

Obsidian Dome Road/Glass Flow Road - NF2S10

This route starts on the west side of Highway 395, located 3.7 miles south of the Lake Scenic Loop South entrance, and leads toward Hartley Campground and the Obsidian Dome. The track is two vehicles…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake
Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake

Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake

The trail is a good day ride with great views and nice lookout points overlooking June Lake and Grant Lake. Most of the trail up to the Junction is trails through pine forest, 2nd half…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Obsidian Loop FS 2S79
Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

Obsidian Loop FS 2S79

This trail runs around the Obsidian Dome, offering an opportunity to learn about the history of this unique geological formation. The route climbs 132 feet and drops almost 200 feet in just over 1.66 miles,…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ocotillo Out and Back 661
Ocotillo Out and Back 661

Ocotillo Out and Back 661

This lovely out-and-back runs right to the foothills of the Stud Mountains. The craggy rocks combined with the forest of spiky ocotillo are quite a sight to see. The trail's end is a rock-bordered parking/…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Ocotillo to Train Bridge
Ocotillo to Train Bridge

Ocotillo to Train Bridge

Leaving Highway 78, the wash is large and wide enough for a few cars. As you get further into the trail, the wash tightens up and becomes wide enough for 1 car. The wash turns…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Ocotillo Wells SVRA
Ocotillo Wells SVRA

Ocotillo Wells SVRA

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
10.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Odessa-Doran Loop
Odessa-Doran Loop

Odessa-Doran Loop

This amazingly fun route winds north through Odessa Canyon and climbs into the Calico Mountains. From this high point, the trail descends south through Doran Canyon. You'll see many open mines along the route and…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
6Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Off Your Rocker
Off Your Rocker

Off Your Rocker

This is a fun trail close to the lakebed. There are a lot of different lines for different size rigs and wheeling styles. The trail is shaped like a horseshoe, and if you start by…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge
Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge

Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge

Fast pace sandy trail with low shrubs and a lot of turns. Most of the trail is not traveled much so the trail is smooth, single car wide at some points and opens up to…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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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