Off-Road Trails in California

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Sherwood Road

This is a 43-mile-long trek through dirt logging roads with spectacular views of the northern California redwoods. It is a great way to start a trip up the Mendocino coastline and on your way to…
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Total Miles

41.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Shirttail Canyon

Shirttail Canyon

The main attraction of this route is a popular swimming hole below Colfax-Foresthill Suspension Bridge. Our round-about way of getting there follows a paved road through historic Iowa Hill, then continues on a narrow, winding…
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Total Miles

24.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Short Wheelbase

Short Wheelbase

Short Wheelbase road is a gravel and sandy road that has very large washouts that dip down, a long wheelbase vehicle would have a hard time and may find themselves dragging their rear ends. These…
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Total Miles

4.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Shortcut - FS 96-034

Shortcut - FS 96-034

Open to All Vehicles (Be Cautious of Others). Shortcut is quaint while taking in the secret pocket areas found in established forest ecology. Hearing the sounds of woodpeckers and catching a glimpse of a lodgepole…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Shuteye Peak

Shuteye Peak

4WD section starts at 8.1 miles from the Start of Central Camp Road. There are some off-camber areas and a little "crawling". Water crossings, steep switchbacks, moderate rock obstacles, and amazing views at the Shuteye…
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Total Miles

12.1

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Sidewinder Road to Picacho Wash

Sidewinder Road to Picacho Wash

This point-to-point trail connects the popular camping area on American Girl Mine Road to Yuma. This route takes you up and down steep portions of the Cargo Muchacho Mountains. This area is scattered with old…
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Total Miles

16.7

Tech Rating

5Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

This rugged backcountry drive climbs high to the ridgeline of the Sierra Pelona. After traversing the ridge for several scenic miles, it switchbacks down the mountain's northern side, offering outstanding views of Bouquet Reservoir. Most…
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Total Miles

14.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sierra Sidewinder Trail

Sierra Sidewinder Trail

Sierra Sidewinder Trail is an awkwardly tight trail that will help you work on balance. The turns have a weird apex to them, and most are hard to lean into due to the tight trees…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Signal Peak

Signal Peak

Signal Peak is neither "easy" nor "beginner", despite being deemed so by many locals in comparison to the Fordyce trail - which also begins from the Pierce Meadow Staging Area. It is recommended to have…
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Total Miles

4.0

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Silver Canyon Road

Silver Canyon Road

Silver Canyon Road is a seasonal, one-lane road connecting Bishop, CA to the high alpine White Mountain Road and up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. It is best run east to west in late…
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Total Miles

11.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Slade Canyon

Slade Canyon

This is a a fun, quick trail that leads you up into the mountains from the creek bed below. After heavy snowfall, ice could make for very dangerous conditions. If snow is present 4WD is…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer

This trail starts at the sign that splits Jackhammer and Sledgehammer. You start by going into the canyon on sand and the trail starts to get harder as you head up. The trail has one…
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Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

9Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow spur, an out-and-back trail in the San Bernardino National Forest, offers an outstanding spot to find quiet dispersed camping after a day of rough off-roading on Heartbreak Ridge and surrounding trails. A terrific…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Slickrock Trail

Slickrock Trail

This short route is a rare combination of difficult obstacles and great scenery. Passes through popular Union/Utica recreation area. Lots of hiking, biking and water activities at each end of the route. Street-legal vehicles only.…
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Total Miles

6.3

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Sly Creek Trail

Sly Creek Trail

This trail is rated as a Level 1 difficulty. It offers a relatively easy experience, characterized by a flat, well-maintained road predominantly composed of gravel and dirt. However, it should be noted that during winter,…
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Total Miles

16.1

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Smart Spring - 3N07Y

Smart Spring - 3N07Y

Smart Spring trail is an alternate access to the Cactus Flat OHV Staging Area. It is a short, little used, and maintained trail that drops down from Hwy 18 that has some short rocky sections…
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Total Miles

1.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Smarts Ranch 3N03

Smarts Ranch 3N03

This is a less often traveled trail close to Burns Canyon and 18. Although there are not any vistas, there are a few points to stop and enjoy the solitude. The section closest to Burns…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Smith Peak Lookout - FS 1S16

Smith Peak Lookout - FS 1S16

This trail climbs almost 500 feet in just under 3 miles, though the entrance on the Smith Station side is now closed due to private land restrictions. Access is available behind the Groveland Ranger Station…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Smith Ridge - FS 1S28

Smith Ridge - FS 1S28

This trail climbs over 400 feet and drops almost 400 feet across almost 3 miles of forested terrain, starting near the junction of Forest Service Roads 2S28 and 1S15 and ending at FS1S29. The sandy…
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Total Miles

2.7

Tech Rating

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

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ATV trails in California

Learn more about 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

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

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)

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

Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 3N26

3N26

Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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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