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Learn more about Panum Crater Pit - FS 1N30
Panum Crater Pit - FS 1N30

Panum Crater Pit - FS 1N30

This scenic descent drops 380 feet over 1.7 miles as it approaches the South Tufa area at Mono Lake. The trail leads from the Panum Crater area down to near Mono Lake, winding slowly into…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Panum Crater Road - FS 1S28
Panum Crater Road - FS 1S28

Panum Crater Road - FS 1S28

This relatively flat trail takes you to the historic Panum Crater, offering an educational and scenic journey through volcanic terrain. The route provides beautiful views of the Eastern Sierras and Crater Mountain area, as well…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Paper Cabin Ridge Trail
Paper Cabin Ridge Trail

Paper Cabin Ridge Trail

Looking for a nice day trip? Paper Cabin is a decently long drive and can get pretty rough at times. This trail switchbacks up the canyon and to the top of the ridge where it…
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Total Miles
15.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Parachute Landing
Parachute Landing

Parachute Landing

Parachute Landing is an unmaintained paved road and beach trail leading to a decommissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station. A non-technical but eroding road with sand drifts turns into a dirt path, eventually terminating at the…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pardoe Cutoff
Pardoe Cutoff

Pardoe Cutoff

This is a fun little cut-off route off the paved road between Bear River Road and Pardoe Road loop within the El Dorado National Forest. It takes you through a beautiful little forest area. Most…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Parker Lake Bench
Parker Lake Bench

Parker Lake Bench

This picturesque trail brings one within three-quarters of a mile from Parker Lake, an alternate to the Parker Lake Trailhead route. It is, however, much more challenging. Various sections are very rocky. There are a…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Parker Lake Road - NF1S25
Parker Lake Road - NF1S25

Parker Lake Road - NF1S25

This 5-mile out-and-back trail cuts through open meadows lined with sage and brush, offering stunning views of the Eastern Sierra mountains as well as Mono Lake and Crater Mountain. Note, although this trail has the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pass Spur Road - FS 3108B
Pass Spur Road - FS 3108B

Pass Spur Road - FS 3108B

Pass Spur Road is a scenic and rugged 2.5-mile out-and-back trail that winds through dense Aspen forest, passing a spring-fed pool and a small creek along the way. The trail is primarily dirt with rocks…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Patriarch Grove
Patriarch Grove

Patriarch Grove

This beautiful and quiet grove in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest includes the world's largest bristlecone pine, the Patriarch Tree. At Patriarch Grove, you'll find picnic tables, restrooms, and self-guided interpretive trails. Parking for the…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Patton Lode Mine
Patton Lode Mine

Patton Lode Mine

Short trail but a major treat when the gate is open. Trail terminates at the Patton Lode Mine where you'll find large deposits of quartz, if you look around you will find large hornblende prismatic…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Peacemaker
Peacemaker

Peacemaker

Exciting challenge for intermediate off-roaders. The trail starts with a dirt path that takes you past desert shrubs and sparse trees, guiding you into the heart of the trail. As you progress, you'll encounter a…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Peavine - FS 33
Peavine - FS 33

Peavine - FS 33

Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Yearlong, except during Hunting Season; 9/22-11/04 when ALL Vehicles are allowed. (Be Cautious of Others). First half is a dirt path with light to no tree due to a recent…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Peligreen Jeepway
Peligreen Jeepway

Peligreen Jeepway

Trail starts with an easy scenic drive through pine trees as it crosses several small creeks. The real fun starts when the road becomes a rough narrow one-lane drive over long volcanic ridges. Scenic views…
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Total Miles
58.0
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Phillips Loop
Phillips Loop

Phillips Loop

Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Picacho State Park Trail
Picacho State Park Trail

Picacho State Park Trail

Picacho State Park Road is easy to get to and is mainly loose gravel and washes. It is a two-lane at first then turns into a one-lane. The southern part starts wide, then gets narrow…
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Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pichacho Peak Circle
Pichacho Peak Circle

Pichacho Peak Circle

This is a great trail with a lot of views and just as many off shoots. Longer vehicles might be challenged in a few spots, but overall would be fine. There are plenty of small…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pickett Peak Road 31053
Pickett Peak Road 31053

Pickett Peak Road 31053

Pickett Peak Road entrance is marked with USFS number 31053. The gradual ascent is typically one vehicle wide with places to pass on this double-track dirt trail. This first 2.5-mile portion of the trail ascends…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Picnic Grounds Road
Picnic Grounds Road

Picnic Grounds Road

This scenic route climbs 130 feet and drops almost 500 feet over just over 5.4 miles, running parallel to Mono Lake along its shoreline. The trail offers stunning views of the lake, the Eastern Sierras,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pierce Loop
Pierce Loop

Pierce Loop

Pierce Loop is a moderately challenging, enjoyable trail that starts approximately 1/2 mile into the infamous Fordyce Trail. The staging area is called Indian Springs, which also accesses Signal Peak and Eagle Lakes trails. This…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pilot Fuelbreak OHV to Pilot Rock Trail
Pilot Fuelbreak OHV to Pilot Rock Trail

Pilot Fuelbreak OHV to Pilot Rock Trail

This is a challenging option out of the Pilot Fuelbreak OHV staging area. This route is not for the novice or faint of heart. Mother Nature has made every hill climb of this route a…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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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