Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Teagle Wash Road
Teagle Wash Road

Teagle Wash Road

This is an easy trail if you do not want to get out taking the same popular trail and getting into Trona Pinnacles. It is easy for off-road beginners with almost all stock 4WD and…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tecate Peak
Tecate Peak

Tecate Peak

This is a pretty mellow 2-track road leading to the top of Tecate Peak. The lower part of the trail is a grave road. If there has been a lot of rain, expect ruts! There…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Technical Rip Along Trona Road
Technical Rip Along Trona Road

Technical Rip Along Trona Road

This trail has some serious off-camber sections, steep loose rocky hills, very narrow sections, and washouts galore. There are large and longer rhythm sections of whoops and last-minute turns. Overall it's a pretty fun trail…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Tectonic Gorge Trail
Tectonic Gorge Trail

Tectonic Gorge 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
5.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tecuya Mountain Run
Tecuya Mountain Run

Tecuya Mountain Run

Fun trail that takes you to the top of Tecuya Mountain with great 360-degree views of the area. Access via Cold Springs Canyon trail (20W04) for a great uphill warm-up. Once leaving the peak of…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Ten Mile Grade - FS 4S004
Ten Mile Grade - FS 4S004

Ten Mile Grade - FS 4S004

This is a historically significant, long single-lane dirt road that is generally easy (Rated 1) but is NOT a through route due to closures. The surface is a mix of packed dirt, embedded rock, and…
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Total Miles
21.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ten Mile Grade C Spur - FS 4S004C
Ten Mile Grade C Spur - FS 4S004C

Ten Mile Grade C Spur - FS 4S004C

This is a short, single-lane connector through an area of severe wildfire impact, clearly evidenced by standing silver snags and burnt timber (visible in photos). The route is tight and overgrown due to rapid post-fire…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ten Mile Spur - FS 5S062
Ten Mile Spur - FS 5S062

Ten Mile Spur - FS 5S062

This is a short connector route and bypass for the nearby portion of Ten Mile Grade that passes through the private property of the adjacent Yosemite Mountain Ranch. This is a fast, single-lane dirt Forest…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Terry Canyon Road - FS 32028A
Terry Canyon Road - FS 32028A

Terry Canyon Road - FS 32028A

This 4.5-mile out-and-back trail starts off Mill Canyon Road and ventures through diverse terrain characterized by challenging surface conditions and evolving landscapes. The trail surface consists primarily of sand lined with brush, though extensive ruts…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Test Station Road
Test Station Road

Test Station Road

This scenic route runs parallel to the south side of Mono Lake, taking you past the historic South Tufa formations where you can learn about the area's geological history. The trail climbs just under 100…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Texas Canyon Road 5N14
Texas Canyon Road 5N14

Texas Canyon Road 5N14

Texas Canyon Road is the north fork continuing from Rush Canyon Road. During most of the year, this road is an easy road to get to Rowher Flats black diamond trail and the open play…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Hill Road
Texas Hill Road

Texas Hill Road

This 14.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you pass Lake Valley Reservoir up Monumental Ridge and towards Texas Hill. This trail has great views of the Big Valley Canyon. The trail is mostly single vehicle width…
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Total Miles
15.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about The "Shooting Range" Quarry
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The "Shooting Range" Quarry

This out and back trail ends at a small turnaround loop with a great view. A short side trail heads up to the old abandoned mine, which features a few flat dispersed camping spots and…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Back-way to Imperial Gables
The Back-way to Imperial Gables

The Back-way to Imperial Gables

This more fun route to the ghost-like town of Imperial Gables takes the traveler through a soft sand wash for most of the run. It will eventually pop out of the wash onto loose off-camber…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about The Dangler - FS 1S70
The Dangler - FS 1S70

The Dangler - FS 1S70

This scenic sandy trail winds through a dense pine forest and connects Bald Mountain Road in two separate locations, making it a useful and beautiful connector for loop planning. The trail features a gradual climb…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles

The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles

This is the main (occasionally) graded route to get to Trona Pinnacles. This hard-packed washboard road takes you across the desert and the shortest operating railroad in America. Be sure to stop and check for…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Escape Trail
The Escape Trail

The Escape Trail

The Escape Trail is a historical route dating back to 1850 and is a remote way into Death Valley, offering scenic views and a historical element. 14 miles in length, this is a route out…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona
The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona

The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona

Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about The Main North to South Access Wash
The Main North to South Access Wash

The Main North to South Access Wash

A sandy run from the central valley to the northern open section. The wash is wide and allows for oncoming traffic to pass. The sand is generally more on the coarse side, lending to an…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about The Mojave Road Temporary Re-Route
The Mojave Road Temporary Re-Route

The Mojave Road Temporary Re-Route

The Mojave Road experienced a large washout on Piute Pass, roughly 12 feet deep and 30 feet wide. The trail is currently closed along this portion of the track, and this is the recommended alternate…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, 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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