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Learn more about Pilot Knob
Pilot Knob

Pilot Knob

Pilot Knob connects Pilot Knob Long Term Visitors Area with Ogilby Road. This sandy remote route is deep with loose sand to the west until meeting up with the powerline road which is better maintained…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pilot Ridge - FS 1S14
Pilot Ridge - FS 1S14

Pilot Ridge - FS 1S14

This trail starts just off the south side of Bucks Meadow Road, right after the road turns to dirt, climbing over 1,300 feet and dropping just over 300 feet across just under 6 miles of…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Pilot Rock OHV
Pilot Rock OHV

Pilot Rock OHV

Pilot Rock OHV offers spectacular views and water crossings along the hills near Silverwood Lake and Arrowhead Lake. Some of the surrounding cities include Lugo, Hesperia, and Apple Valley. It can take 1 to 4…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pilot Rock Road
Pilot Rock Road

Pilot Rock Road

Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Creek Mine Valley
Pine Creek Mine Valley

Pine Creek Mine Valley

This relatively flat trail cuts through the valley between the Eastern Sierras and the Pine Creek Mine Mountain, providing a scenic traverse through diverse high-desert terrain. The route is a continuation of the Tungsten Hills…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Nut - FS 16-046
Pine Nut - FS 16-046

Pine Nut - FS 16-046

Open to All Vehicles (Be Cautious of Others). Pine Nut offers beautiful views of Pine Nut Canyon, ending at the intersection of two hiking trails. Don't be alarmed by federal mining claims in the area,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Tunnel
Pine Tunnel

Pine Tunnel

This trail is lined with pine trees and features a baby rock garden. It is no longer maintained by the Forest Service and ends where it is blocked by multiple fallen trees. Dispersed camping can…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Pinecrest Lookout
Pinecrest Lookout

Pinecrest Lookout

This trail is very scenic. The first half is mostly gravel roads that are easy. Once you turn onto 5N31, you can find some smaller rocks and ruts but nothing too serious. The trail eventually…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Pinecrest Peak
Pinecrest Peak

Pinecrest Peak

This trail is short but a nice addition to the Pinecrest Lookout Trail as well as the Eagle Peak 4x4 trail loop. The trail overlooks Pinecrest Lake as well as Dodge Ridge Ski Resort and…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail
Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

From the Cottonwood entry gate area you will see the trailhead sign for Pinkham and Thermal Canyon Road. Here it is mostly flat and sandy for several miles. Traveling down the middle of a wide…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area
Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

A sandy and bumpy dirt road with frequent washouts and whoops. This is a direct dirt route connecting the Trona Pinnacles area to the edge of the Spangler Hills OHV Riding Area. There are more…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinyon & Vista Trail Loop - FS 2E20
Pinyon & Vista Trail Loop - FS 2E20

Pinyon & Vista Trail Loop - FS 2E20

This 50-inch trail network offers some great, varied terrain in the Cactus Flats area. The trails are well-marked, easy to follow, and are fun on bikes and ATVs of all sizes. This network consists of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinyon Mountain Road
Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road is an 8.8-mile one-way point-to-point trail rated 5 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP). Trails within the ABDSP are restricted to street-legal vehicles. With its three major off-roading…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail
Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees,…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pipken Cindercone
Pipken Cindercone

Pipken Cindercone

This track starts at the Base Camp Sawtooth Canyon Camp Grounds located 15 miles south of Barstow California. You run the gas line road East to Pipkin Cindercone Road to the Volcano. There are lots…
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Total Miles
24.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Pistol Point Trail
Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass on this double track dirt trail. The trail ascends from an elevation of 8,820 feet to a maximum elevation of 9,286 feet. There is…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pleasant Canyon
Pleasant Canyon

Pleasant Canyon

Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Plimco Mine Road at Spade Way
Plimco Mine Road at Spade Way

Plimco Mine Road at Spade Way

In spring/early summer, the creek can be pretty deep and the trail can have a few downed trees and/or be blocked by snow. Do not go past the dirt berm/barrier to follow Portello Park Road.…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Poker Flat
Poker Flat

Poker Flat

A challenging drive that passes through two historic gold mining towns: Poker Flat and Howland Flat. The trail can be used as a shortcut between Downieville and La Porte. Trip to Saddleback Mountain Lookout Tower…
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Total Miles
28.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Pole Line Cutoff
Pole Line Cutoff

Pole Line Cutoff

This is a simple route of hard-packed dirt and sand that follows the line of power poles as it cuts through Dog Creek Valley. The track is a single-vehicle width, with a few mild ruts…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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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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