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Learn more about Red Mountain OHV Trail
Red Mountain OHV Trail

Red Mountain OHV Trail

Beautiful views of the valley below and mountains above. There are lots of switchbacks and about 600 feet of elevation gain in just a few miles of driving. The second half of the trail was…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Red Mountain Road
Red Mountain Road

Red Mountain Road

This short 1.8-mile point-to-point trail connects Rattlesnake Road and Signal Hill Trail. Service vehicles typically use this trail to access the Signal towers on top of Signal Hill. It is also the back way out…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Point - (5001K-002)
Red Point - (5001K-002)

Red Point - (5001K-002)

Red Point (5001K-002) is a short, but challenging spur off of Elliot Ranch Road near the Foresthill OHV area. The trail is not particularly difficult, but is quite narrow - and gets overgrown quickly. The…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Rock Grade
Red Rock Grade

Red Rock Grade

This is a fun and moderately challenging spur trail off of Gasquet Mountain Road, beginning near a good campsite. Starting from the south, the road climbs up a series of rocky switchbacks and crosses a…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Redpole Spur - FS 8S042A
Redpole Spur - FS 8S042A

Redpole Spur - FS 8S042A

This is the fast-track spur you need for quick access to high-country camping and is uniquely located right along the ridge above China Peak Mountain Resort. This 1.5-mile route is a well-defined single-lane track with…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Reflector Road
Reflector Road

Reflector Road

This trail becomes very rocky and bouncy with off-camber sections. There are many low trees to get under. But the end of the trail rewards you with scenic views of various valleys and surrounding hillsides…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Remote
Remote

Remote

Great views of the California Desert, coupled with spots to pull over and camp. Be aware this area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one,…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Renstock Ridge - 2N79
Renstock Ridge - 2N79

Renstock Ridge - 2N79

2N79 goes from Lytle Creek Rdoad to 3N31. This trail is mostly hardpack dirt and should offer no difficulty to even novice offroaders. There are quite a few unsanctioned offshoots on this trail that should…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Renstock Ridge Spur A - 2N79A
Renstock Ridge Spur A - 2N79A

Renstock Ridge Spur A - 2N79A

2N79A takes you from 2N79 to an outlook point looking South, overlooking the city. There are some offshoots and alternative social trails along this route that should not be followed in order to maintain the…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Return to the Windmills
Return to the Windmills

Return to the Windmills

From the Y in the trail, things immediately start to become interesting. There's a deep sandy rut to cross, followed by a fun, fast, loose hill climb into the bouldery areas. Once at the top,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Reversed Peak - FS 1S31
Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

This 8-mile out-and-back trail climbs 1,074 feet in just under 4 miles, transitioning from open meadows to pine forest terrain. The track starts one vehicle wide, lined with brush in the meadows, then widens as…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Ride around Rockfront
Ride around Rockfront

Ride around Rockfront

Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California; steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Ride to the Fish Pond
Ride to the Fish Pond

Ride to the Fish Pond

This trail is very easy, on this ride you'll see great views of the Orb Mountains and enjoy a great ride through easy terrain. At the final destination, you will find an old water trough…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Riffel Canyon
Riffel Canyon

Riffel Canyon

Riffel Canyon is a 1-mile point-to-point trail rated 10 of 10 located in the Soggy Dry Lake area in the Fry Mountains. This area is part of the overall Johnson Valley OHV area. There are…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about RM29
RM29

RM29

Easy desert track through dry brush and rocks. There are whoops and washes to cross, so be careful if you gather too much speed on this straight track. This follows a fence for environmental conservation,…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421
Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut is an easy dirt road that climbs into the jumbo boulder gardens and skirts along Black Lava Butte. It changes its name to BLM S1421 as it crosses into BLM lands and descends…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Robinson Flat FS 43
Robinson Flat FS 43

Robinson Flat FS 43

Open to All Highway Legal Vehicles 4/1-12/31, Upper Portion Open to ALL Vehicles 4/1-12/31 (Be Cautious of Others). Robinson Flat is a gravel road that connects to Foretell Divide Road at the Robinson Flat Campground.…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Formations Loop
Rock Formations Loop

Rock Formations Loop

Fun and challenging trail through a bunch of the beautiful rock formations in the Spangler Hills OHV area. Sand, whoops, hill climbs, and loose rocky sections all throughout this adventure trail. Singletrack can be found…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rockhouse Canyon Road
Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road is a 19.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail starts at the end of the Clark…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

A nice easy loop to the wilderness border features a few large open camping spots suitable for very big rigs right off the highway. The loop features tight twists and turns with narrow sections and…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, 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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