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Learn more about Quarry Road 6N19
Quarry Road 6N19

Quarry Road 6N19

This trail is a short connector and gatekeeper to Del Sur Ridge 6N18. A couple of points feature nice views of surrounding canyons and chaparral. The trail is also quite steep in certain spots. Deep…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Quartz Mountain - FS 5S040Y
Quartz Mountain - FS 5S040Y

Quartz Mountain - FS 5S040Y

This high alpine traverse is a tale of two forest service roads. It starts on the northern side as a rough, rocky scramble with lots of embedded granite that slows travel and requires focus. However,…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Quatal Canyon
Quatal Canyon

Quatal Canyon

Quatal Canyon Road is a moderate offroad route in California's Los Padres National Forest that offers remote backcountry access and rugged, scenic terrain for high-clearance 4WDs, dual-sport motorcycles, and side-by-sides. It is a fun, mostly…
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Total Miles
14.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about R1 Clear Creek Road
R1 Clear Creek Road

R1 Clear Creek Road

R1 Clear Creek Road lives up to its namesake by following the crisp, flowing waters of Clear Creek as it twists and winds through the canyon toward the hills. This trail provides an enjoyable adventure,…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about R20
R20

R20

A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about R43 Willis Well Road
R43 Willis Well Road

R43 Willis Well Road

This trail connects Redrock Randsburg Road to Randsburg Mojave Road by going over the Rand mountain range. There is cell coverage throughout most of the trail, may get a drop put or 2 in the…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about R44
R44

R44

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about R50
R50

R50

This is a long, meandering trail along the base of the Rand Mountains on the Garlock side. There are a lot of loose rocks, some sand washes, and a few larger ruts. Watch for flash…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Racetrack Valley Road North
Racetrack Valley Road North

Racetrack Valley Road North

This rocky trail starts in the north at the Ubehebe Crater. It travels through a long canyon in the Panamint Range between Tin Mountain (8,927 feet), Dry Mountain (8,678 feet), and White Top Mountain (7,493…
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Total Miles
27.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Racetrack via Hunter Mountain
Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

A large loop winds through mountains and across the desert inside Death Valley National Park. Great scenery with stops at an old mining camp and Racetrack Playa, known for its mysterious moving rocks. If you're…
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Total Miles
50.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Radford Frontline Road - FS 104
Radford Frontline Road - FS 104

Radford Frontline Road - FS 104

Front Line Road is in the San Bernardino National Forest just south of Big Bear Lake. It provides a casual meandering trail run alongside a shallow canyon formed by the 8,000-foot San Bernardino Mountain Range…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Radford Truck Trail - FS 2N06
Radford Truck Trail - FS 2N06

Radford Truck Trail - FS 2N06

Closed until 12/31/24 per Forest Closure Order 05-12-52-24-02, Radford Fire Closure Area. FS 2N06 - Radford Truck Trail is a winding fire road in the San Bernardino National Forest just south of Big Bear Lake.…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rainbow Basin Loop
Rainbow Basin Loop

Rainbow Basin Loop

This trail begins off a nice paved highway and can be somewhat easy to miss at first glance. There is an established campground a couple of miles off this trail with pit toilets, pergolas for…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rainbow Wash
Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash is a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Rainbow Wash trail will take travelers deep into the Borrego Badlands. Most people view the…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rattlesnake Creek
Rattlesnake Creek

Rattlesnake Creek

This single-track trail winds through the creek, so there will be several water crossings. Like the entire area, there are cut logs, so keep your toes in. There are some off-camber good times to be…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon
RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

A beautiful trail that winds its way from the deserts near Johnson Valley into a lush Joshua tree forest. Approximately 16 miles in length, this trail can be tackled in any high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, making…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Cloud Mine
Red Cloud Mine

Red Cloud Mine

Red Cloud Mine trail is a 12.6-mile (25.2-mile) out-and-back rated 3 of 10 located near Desert Center. This generally level dirt trail has multiple sand washes that must be crossed to get to the trail…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Red Fir Road - FS3S24
Red Fir Road - FS3S24

Red Fir Road - FS3S24

Red Fir Road is a rugged and scenic off-road route offering an adventurous ascent through dense pine forest and dramatic ridgelines. The trail begins on the north side of Sawmill Cutoff, where you'll spot an…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop
Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop

Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop

Red Hills Recreation (BLM) area is a scenic day use only location. There are tons of hiking trails in the area, as well as the Serpentine Loop Trail which is a mild to moderate trail…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Red Mountain - FS 8S010
Red Mountain - FS 8S010

Red Mountain - FS 8S010

This is a fast, wide, graded forest service road that serves as the essential gateway to the highly challenging Mirror, Strawberry, and Coyote Lakes trail network. This major 6.2-mile high-country road is designed for speed,…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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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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