Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Hellhole 4WD
Hellhole 4WD

Hellhole 4WD

This is an in and out trail approximately 3.8 miles each way. There are some bigger rocks and shelves to climb. 33" tires with at least one axle locked is recommended. You start at the…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hepburn Mine - 3N32
Hepburn Mine - 3N32

Hepburn Mine - 3N32

Scenic trail located accessed from Holcomb Valley - 3N16 from the South end or John Bull Flat from the North end. This trail offers a diverse blend of terrain and views. It begins with a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Her Problem
Her Problem

Her Problem

Located at the summit of Idle Issues, this trail is accessible without having to complete the primary Idle Issues climb. It is a multi-directional route that offers a variety of line choices, making it suitable…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hewn - FS 25E319
Hewn - FS 25E319

Hewn - FS 25E319

This 0.9-mile two-track is a smooth, easy trail in the high-country road network, serving as a direct continuation of the 8S035 (Boneridge) trail. It leads directly to a large, scenic group campsite located on an…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hi Mountain Road
Hi Mountain Road

Hi Mountain Road

This trail is part of Los Padres National Forest. This trail is for street-legal vehicles only. Can either start from either Pozo or Lake Lopez side. High clearance is needed for the numerous seasonal creek…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Hidden Canyon
Hidden Canyon

Hidden Canyon

This BLM land trail starts off BLM 232 and is a sand and gravel route that cuts through a hidden canyon lined with 20 to 30-foot-tall sand walls, creating a dramatic enclosed environment. After a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Hidden Dinosaurs
Hidden Dinosaurs

Hidden Dinosaurs

This trail leads to two dinosaur sculptures that are often missed by visitors to the area due to the fact that the sculptures are located farther off the highway and unless you know about these…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about High Lakes
High Lakes

High Lakes

Camp, fish and relax in remote seclusion after a day of challenging rock crawling. Despite damage from recent fires, this is a great place to spend a weekend exploring a gorgeous high plateau with numerous…
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Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about High Meadows Trail
High Meadows Trail

High Meadows Trail

High Meadows is a more relaxed and flowing trail in the area. The biggest challenge on the trail is the loose sand that is common to the area, but most sections were not too deep,…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about High Peak Road - FS 31050
High Peak Road - FS 31050

High Peak Road - FS 31050

This narrow 3-mile route starts near the end of Leviathan Road by the mine and climbs more than 700 feet. The trail is tight and overgrown in spots, with low-hanging branches and brush crowding the…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about High Times
High Times

High Times

Discover an exciting off-road trail tailored to 4x4 vehicles, combining moderate terrain with thrilling elements. While mostly easy to navigate, you'll encounter occasional gentle inclines and 12-inch deep ruts, adding a dash of excitement without…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about High Voltage Powerline Trail
High Voltage Powerline Trail

High Voltage Powerline Trail

This section cruises nicely along the main high powerlines cutting through the area. Some sections are nice soft sand, while others are gentle rollers. Be aware of small washouts here and there, and be sure…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Hightower Trail
Hightower Trail

Hightower Trail

This is a fun trail that follows the high line poles out into the desert. If coming from Lake Havasu on the Whipple Mountain Loop Trail, you can stay straight and follow this trail down.…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Highway 120 Scenic Cut-off Route
Highway 120 Scenic Cut-off Route

Highway 120 Scenic Cut-off Route

This is an easy flat trail through the forest from Highway 120 to Highway 395. The trail ends by the June Lake Loop Store and you can start in either direction. There are plenty of…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Highway 19
Highway 19

Highway 19

Highway 19 is less steep than Highway 20, making it a more manageable option if you don't want to run both trails. There's a bailout trail in between the two if things start to get…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Highway 20
Highway 20

Highway 20

The harder direction for Highway 20 is climbing up from Highway 19. There's a bailout road between Highway 19 and Highway 20 on the right while heading up if things go sideways. This trail features…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Highway 86 Access
Highway 86 Access

Highway 86 Access

This trail consists of soft sand, dirt, and some rock. Coming from Campbell Wash, this will get you to Highway 86 access and the East entrance to the Ocotillo Wells SVRA. There are a couple…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hill Ranch
Hill Ranch

Hill Ranch

This trail is an easy dirt road trail that gives access to a few Forest Service cabins, but like any trail, if it has rained recently, it can have a few deep puddles. While on…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hills of the Moon
Hills of the Moon

Hills of the Moon

Hills of the Moon is a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Hills of the Moon trail will take travelers deep into the Borrego Badlands.…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Hinkley Desert Lighthouse
Hinkley Desert Lighthouse

Hinkley Desert Lighthouse

This is the trail that takes you to the Hinkley Desert Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 2017 by artist Daniel Hawkins. The entire Lighthouse is lit at night. The route is an easy dirt…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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
Learn more about 11E19-D20
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
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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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