Off-Road Trails in California

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Sam Lewis

This is an easy wide-open access road across from Troy Meadow Campground that leads to some great single track trails in the area. It's a smooth, well-maintained road. It does have some sandy areas to…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Sample Meadow Campground

Sample Meadow Campground

This is a easy two track dirt road that passes a hiking trailhead and eventually leads to a nice Campground by a creek. From there you can explore ample of more National Forest Roads and…
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Total Miles

3.6

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about San Diego and Eastern AZ Railway Run

San Diego and Eastern AZ Railway Run

This section of trail runs along the San Diego and Eastern Arizona Railway Tracks. It's a fun blast that parallels the tracks and shortcuts out a few of the longer loops if you are short…
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Total Miles

2.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about San Felipe Jeep Trail

San Felipe Jeep Trail

When you turn off the pavement, you'll see a few hand-built fire rings off the trail as you adventure through the Plaster City OHV Open Riding Area. The trail is fairly easy for the first…
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Total Miles

7.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about San Felipe Wash

San Felipe Wash

San Felipe Wash is one of the longest continuous trails within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The trail is an 18.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 and…
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Total Miles

18.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway

San Francisquito Motorway

This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted,…
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Total Miles

6.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)

San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)

San Jacinto Ridge is a two-way trail running East to West between the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway (SR 243) and Bee Canyon Road (FS 5S07) in the San Bernardino National Forest. Comprised of mostly hard-pack dirt,…
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Total Miles

10.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about San Martin

San Martin

San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about San Martin Cliffside

San Martin Cliffside

A short and rough trail for high clearance 4x4s. It leads through manzanitas groves to a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The trail is marked with caution tape and a handwritten note "High Clearance 4x4s…
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Total Miles

0.1

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sand Canyon - FS 2N27

Sand Canyon - FS 2N27

Sand Canyon (FS 2N27) is primarily a hard-packed sand and rocky gravel road. It is an easy ride in the summer months; however, there is no winter maintenance. During times of rain, snow, and ice,…
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Total Miles

3.5

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sand Dune Expedition

Sand Dune Expedition

Starting near Highway 247 and Pony Road, your adventure likely took you deep into this expansive desert playground, known for its diverse terrain. While Johnson Valley is famous for the extreme rock-crawling "Hammers," the northern…
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Total Miles

11.6

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sand Flat FS 3S38

Sand Flat FS 3S38

This route runs parallel to Highway 395, cutting through a few open sandy meadows while following the power lines. The trail climbs 144 feet and drops 392 feet over just over 5 miles, offering views…
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Total Miles

5.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sand Highway

Sand Highway

This section of the gas pipeline road will take you north to south across most of the Spangler Hills OHV area. It's mostly straight, with a few turns overall. It's sandy for the most part…
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Total Miles

7.2

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Sand Pits Motocross Track

Sand Pits Motocross Track

Sand Pits Motocross Track is a public track in South Lake Tahoe that is open daily and is never usually prepped. It is unmaintained by the government and is usually prepped by dedicated locals. Most…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sand to Stars

Sand to Stars

This is a great little trail section that takes you from the lower sand wash area straight to the top of the nearby hill. The start is steep and slightly technical, but manageable with steady…
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Total Miles

0.4

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sandstone Canyon Trail

Sandstone Canyon Trail

Sandstone Canyon Trail is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail provides the unique opportunity to drive in one of the only slot canyons…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sandy

Sandy

This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be careful in the rainy season. The road runs through Bureau Land Management, in sections,…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sandy Hill Camp Overlook

Sandy Hill Camp Overlook

A great camp for capable vehicles. This trail takes you through the washes that border the main camping and staging area. The short jaunt up the hill leads to a spectacular camping spot with a…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Santa Rosa Truck Trail 7S02

Santa Rosa Truck Trail 7S02

Santa Rosa Truck Trail is an out-and-back well-maintained fire road that climbs to over 8000ft. The lower parts are smooth and wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. As it rises in elevation…
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Total Miles

13.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Santa Ysabel Truck Trail

Santa Ysabel Truck Trail

Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and…
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Total Miles

5.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Summer

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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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