Off-Road Trails in California

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Painted Canyon Road

Painted Canyon Road

Painted Canyon is a gorgeous landmark outside of Mecca, California. At the entrance to the road leading to the canyon, there is a warning sign that says "Passable for 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only". At the…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Painted Gorge Trail
Painted Gorge Trail

Painted Gorge Trail

Painted Gorge Trail is a 1.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 125 is a BLM seasonal trail open from 1 July to 31 December and closed the remainder of the…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Palen Pass
Palen Pass

Palen Pass

Palen Pass is an old WWII Army training ground used by General Patton. The trail is hardpack dirt with some soft sand in washes. The trail is easy enough that large fuel trucks can get…
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Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palm Wash
Palm Wash

Palm Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palo Verde Wash
Palo Verde Wash

Palo Verde Wash

Palo Verde Wash is a 10.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within both the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The north end of the trail starts within…
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Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Palomar Divide (9S07)
Palomar Divide (9S07)

Palomar Divide (9S07)

The Palomar Divide is an easy drive with beautiful views. It is a single lane with pull-offs throughout. The majority of the trail is dirt, however, it has some old paved sections in the lower…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pandre Madre Mine
Pandre Madre Mine

Pandre Madre Mine

This trail is an out-and-back if you're not up for doing one of the connecting trails rated 7+. The route starts by going past an active mine and then quickly opens up to the Padre…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
3Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pasadena Mountain Express - Single Track
Pasadena Mountain Express - Single Track

Pasadena Mountain Express - Single Track

I found a very old hiking path that goes up over the mountain and used that as the launch point for this ride. I was by myself, so there's not going to be much to…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
3Easy
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 Patton's Cabin Road
Patton's Cabin Road

Patton's Cabin Road

This is an out-and-back trail to the ruins of General Patton's cabin near the foothills of the Palen/McCoy Wilderness area. The trail begins as a two-track path primarily consisting of sand that winds in and…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
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
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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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