Off-Road Trails in California

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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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090
Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090

Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090

Rock Creek Road (FS 9S090) is the essential spinal cord of the Bald Mountain OHV area, a 12.7-mile journey that changes its personality more often than a moody teenager. Connecting Highway 168 at the Tamarack…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
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
Learn more about Rocky Ridge
Rocky Ridge

Rocky Ridge

This is a great trail that runs through some of the higher elevations in the area and offers awesome views over the Joshua Tree landscape. It's an easygoing ride overall with a mix of dirt…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Road
Rocky Road

Rocky Road

This is an awesome route that takes you through some timber cuts and up and over some hills into weeds. The road is full of sun with some challenges along the way. Be aware that…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Top
Rocky Top

Rocky Top

A short trail with a couple of mud holes leading to a steep climb up loose rock. Do not attempt without 4WD, there are no turnaround points until you reach the top of the hill.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Romp Route
Romp Route

Romp Route

This trail serves as a central entry point to the network of surrounding trails and is one of the most commonly used routes in the area. Being centrally located, you'll likely share it with campers,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV

Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV

This trail begins or ends outside the town of Ridgecrest at a large, seemingly out-of-place rock formation painted in roses. Use caution when approaching as there are many nails in the dirt and broken glass…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Round Mountain
Round Mountain

Round Mountain

This fun rip takes you up and around Round Mountain. There are killer views and an abundance of sweet rock formations. It seems more like a connector trail than the main trail, but it's still…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Round Mountain Cutoff - FS 4S67
Round Mountain Cutoff - FS 4S67

Round Mountain Cutoff - FS 4S67

Round Mountain Cutoff, also known as FS 04S67, is a winding trail through tall pine trees. It is relatively flat. It offers beautiful views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. The trail is mostly sandy. There…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Round Mountain Loop - FS4S55
Round Mountain Loop - FS4S55

Round Mountain Loop - FS4S55

Round Mountain Loop is a three-mile trail starts at the North side of Owens Gorge Road. It is a sandy trail that winds through tall pine trees and various rock formations. It is a relatively…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Round Mountain Loop Alternate
Round Mountain Loop Alternate

Round Mountain Loop Alternate

This short, sandy connecting trail is an alternate route to continue the west side of the Round Mountain Loop trail. Round Mountain Loop trail ends abruptly due to a large washout about half a mile…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Round Mountain Turnoff - FS 3S54
Round Mountain Turnoff - FS 3S54

Round Mountain Turnoff - FS 3S54

The trail is a less-traveled path than most in the area. Starting from Benton Crossing Road, the trail climbs up a pretty canyon which is lined with rock formations, pine trees, and lots of bushes.There…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Round Valley - 2N61Y
Round Valley - 2N61Y

Round Valley - 2N61Y

Forest Road 2N61Y runs through Round Valley to Old Timer Canyon, roughly parallel to the easier Burns Canyon Road (2N02), which makes for a nice medium-difficulty run in itself, or coupled with the run up…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Round Valley 4WD Trail
Round Valley 4WD Trail

Round Valley 4WD Trail

This is a route with a ridgeline view of the Sierra Nevada from Highway 88 to Highway 108 then down to the Stanislaus Valley floor. You can pick out well-known landmarks in the area such…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Roundabout Rim
Roundabout Rim

Roundabout Rim

This technical hill climb is conveniently located right on the front-facing section of the BLM area, making it an easy strike from the main camping grounds. The ascent is rewarding, offering some killer views once…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
6Moderate
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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