Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Smokey Bear Flat - FS3S04
Smokey Bear Flat - FS3S04

Smokey Bear Flat - FS3S04

This trail is within the US Forest Service managed area. It is also called FS3S04. Smokey Bear Flat is a sandy trail which connects Highway 395 to Antelope Bench trail. It takes you through some…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Snake Lake
Snake Lake

Snake Lake

Short but beautiful hard-core trail. Great views looking down on Gold Lake and Snake Lake. Route open to green-sticker vehicles on posted routes only. Overnight camping in designated sites only. Watch for hikers and mountain…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Snow Slide - FS2N13
Snow Slide - FS2N13

Snow Slide - FS2N13

Freshly reopened after years of closure for restoration, Snow Slide Trail (FS 2N13) is once again welcoming off-road enthusiasts into one of the most scenic corners of the Big Bear area. Tucked away in the…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Soda Creek Logging Camp
Soda Creek Logging Camp

Soda Creek Logging Camp

From the Highway 4 side, this all-day adventure is on ungraded logging roads. They still log here on these roads, so please drive slowly and be aware of logging trucks possibly coming at you. You…
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Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes
Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes

Soggy Dry Lake to Cougar Buttes

This trail takes you from the Soggy Dry Lake in Johnson Valley to Cougar Buttes. It's a fun ride for the whole family. It's all dirt and two-track, with some sand and some rocks that…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sourgrass Trail
Sourgrass Trail

Sourgrass Trail

The trailhead starts at the Sourgrass day use area and goes approximately 2 miles along the river, passing multiple group camp areas. The trail has a bypass for one difficult obstacle, and is a great…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Coast Road
South Coast Road

South Coast Road

This is a 14-mile trail along a ridgeline that dead-ends on private property. Spectacular views span from the sea to the valley. Many Big Sur hiking trails end on this road. Numerous side trails lead…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Fork Lakeshore Trail
South Fork Lakeshore Trail

South Fork Lakeshore Trail

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
4.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Fork Lubken Creek Canyon Loop
South Fork Lubken Creek Canyon Loop

South Fork Lubken Creek Canyon Loop

This 2-mile "loop" starts at 5,285 feet of elevation and rises to 5,865 feet. The trail is sandy with a few rocky sections. There are also a few sections with ruts due to snowmelt and…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about South Fork Palm Wash
South Fork Palm Wash

South Fork Palm Wash

South Fork Palm Wash is an 8.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. South Fork Palm Wash extends from the Santa Rosa Mountains and flows eastward through the Truckhaven…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)
South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

This trail is a great spot to retreat for the weekend. The trail follows the South Fork of the Stanislaus from 4N01 (Frasier Flat) to the inlet of Lyons Reservoir. You can no longer get…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Tamarack - FS 9s069
South Fork Tamarack - FS 9s069

South Fork Tamarack - FS 9s069

This 7.9-mile road is a high-elevation artery providing fast, efficient access to the heart of the high-country trail network, including hiking trails accessing the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. This road connects between CA 168 and FS…
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Total Miles
8.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Fork Trail
South Fork Trail

South Fork Trail

This trail starts at the south side of Big Rock Creek Road and is marked on a wood sign. It is easily accessible and can be done in just about any 2WD stock vehicle. During…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Owens River Access
South Owens River Access

South Owens River Access

The South Owens Riverbank Trail runs along the east bank of the South Owens River, providing a scenic and somewhat rugged route through open country. This trail is popular with fishermen, offering numerous access points…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about South Section of the Sand Superhighway
South Section of the Sand Superhighway

South Section of the Sand Superhighway

This is a sandy straight shot right in or out of the Spangler Hills OHV Area and right onto BLM land. This is a very sandy, whooped-out trail. The further south one goes, the rockier…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about South Volcanoville (13N56)
South Volcanoville (13N56)

South Volcanoville (13N56)

South Volcanoville (13N56) is a 4.7 mile trail that ends atop Cock Robin Point. The drive in takes about an hour and a half, while the drive back only takes about an hour. Trail width…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Southeast Mono Lake Sand Dunes
Southeast Mono Lake Sand Dunes

Southeast Mono Lake Sand Dunes

This is a very sandy route to the southeast point of Mono Lake through the dunes. It will take you to a place among giant tuffas. You will not see anyone out here; if you…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Southern Deer Spring Road
Southern Deer Spring Road

Southern Deer Spring Road

This nice out and back trail leads from the private Valley View Ranch to Deer Springs. There is an old livestock corral at the end with amazing views of the valley. The trail passes through…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Spanish Route
Spanish Route

Spanish Route

Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spooners Canyon
Spooners Canyon

Spooners Canyon

As with all the trails in Johnson Valley, the rocks keep on moving. There are plenty of obstacles on this trail to keep you busy for a while. There are plenty of optional lines in…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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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