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Learn more about Sawmill Road
Sawmill Road

Sawmill Road

This scenic trail begins just off Highway 203, near its junction with US-395, making it an easy and accessible route for those arriving in Mammoth Lakes. The surface is a mix of sandy and gravel…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Trail 7S05
Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail is a rocky and loose out-and-back trail. The lower section starts fairly wide but narrows to a single-vehicle width for the remainder of the climb. There are numerous switchbacks and areas with large…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sawpit Connector
Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector is a connecting trail from Burnt Mill to Sawpit Canyon. It is a dirt trail. There is potential for deep ruts throughout the trail. This connector is short but scenic. Views of Silverwood…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC176 Gold Canyon Road
SC176 Gold Canyon Road

SC176 Gold Canyon Road

This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road
SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

This 4-mile trail is primarily sandy. It's just wide enough for one vehicle and drops almost 1,200 feet. Consider low gear at times to save your brakes. A 4x4 with high clearance is recommended; a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC39
SC39

SC39

The beginning of trail starts right off SC103 and then begins a long climb into the mountains. This section provides great views of the Piute Mountains to the West, Dove Springs down to the right,…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178
Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

You will encounter various types of terrain on this 5.5-mile trail through the Argus Range: sand, rock obstacles, off-camber sections, steep inclines and declines, and washed-out and rutted stretches. The trail is primarily in BLM…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Senator Wash/Cistern Road
Senator Wash/Cistern Road

Senator Wash/Cistern Road

This is an excellent cut-across trail between Senator Wash and Cistern Rd. It is a rocky trail with fun, deep wash transitions and some nice flexy sections to test your suspension. Also, watch for sharp,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Shady Rest Park Overlook
Shady Rest Park Overlook

Shady Rest Park Overlook

This short trail takes you to an overlook high above Mammoth Lake's Shady Rest Park. Beautiful views of the town of Mammoth Lakes as well as Mammoth Mountain can be seen from this viewpoint. It…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sharks - FS 5S057
Sharks - FS 5S057

Sharks - FS 5S057

Welcome to the high-country burn scar! This short, intense two-track scrambles up through the devastating 2020 Creek Wildfire burn above 7,900 feet, towards the Ansel Adams Wilderness boundary. The trail offers a dramatic, otherworldly experience…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sharpless Ranch
Sharpless Ranch

Sharpless Ranch

This is a simple trail that leads from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Upper Lytle Creek Divide. It is an easy trail that is just a fun little uphill or downhill trail depending on direction…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03
Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

Sheep Camp Road is the main west-to-east trail in this area. The trail starts off at Owen Gorge Road and travels over eight miles through open pine forest, high desert, and in and around pretty…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Canyon
Sheep Canyon

Sheep Canyon

This is a very easy trail leading from Swarthout Canyon Road to Lytle Creek Road. No major obstacles, but the uphill portions can be a little slick. Street legal vehicles only.
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sheep Spring
Sheep Spring

Sheep Spring

Part of this trail is on ridges and is 2-3 difficulty level. Part of this is down in washes with decent-sized rocks, sand, drop-offs, and ramp-ups. It also changes regularly depending on usage and rain.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Shell Reef Expressway
Shell Reef Expressway

Shell Reef Expressway

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
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Shepherd Road - FS 31354
Shepherd Road - FS 31354

Shepherd Road - FS 31354

This short connector trail offers a scenic and efficient route between Highway 89 and Leviathan Bypass or Big Springs Road East, making it a useful shortcut for those navigating the area. Access is possible from…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sherman Pass
Sherman Pass

Sherman Pass

There are a couple of water crossings but the rocks aren't bad under them. Trees are down all over the area, so expect to hop some logs. This trail has quite the elevation change with…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail
Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

This trail is open year-round. It is a typical Sierra dirt-type trail with some rutting and snow left from previous years. The drive to the trailhead is easy, and coming from the west via Kernville…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31
Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31

Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31

This scenic gravel and sand track runs through Inyo National Forest and lands managed by the City of Los Angeles Water District, offering an immersive backroad experience along the base of the Eastern Sierra. The…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sherwin Creek Road - FS 4S08
Sherwin Creek Road - FS 4S08

Sherwin Creek Road - FS 4S08

This hard-packed dirt and gravel road begins just outside Sherwin Creek Campground. The first part is surrounded by towering pine trees, offering a scenic drive through the forested lower elevations of the Eastern Sierra. The…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer
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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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