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Learn more about Bald Mountain - FS 26E219
Bald Mountain - FS 26E219

Bald Mountain - FS 26E219

Bald Mountain (FS 26E219) is the crown jewel of the area, a legendary "two-track" trail that serves up a perfect cocktail of high Sierra granite terrain. The route climbs steadily from the Green Gate toward…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Bald Mountain - FS 32E604-SNO
Bald Mountain - FS 32E604-SNO

Bald Mountain - FS 32E604-SNO

This 11.2-mile out-and-back trail climbs over 1,200 feet from Highway 395 to Bald Mountain Lookout, serving as an artery to many spur trails. Starting as a 2.5 vehicle-wide gravel road lined with tall pines and…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Bald Mountain Overlook
Bald Mountain Overlook

Bald Mountain Overlook

This is a short but challenging trail that is an out-and-back with a loop at the terminus of the Bald Mountain Overlook area. This trail is very narrow and winding, and not recommended for full-sized…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Bald Rush - FS 26E311
Bald Rush - FS 26E311

Bald Rush - FS 26E311

Bald Rush is a serious contender for one of the most engaging technical trails in the Bald Mountain network. It's not just a drive; it's a full-body workout for your suspension. The trail tread is…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
6
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bank Wash
Bank Wash

Bank Wash

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
7.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barbecue - FS 8S056
Barbecue - FS 8S056

Barbecue - FS 8S056

This is an intensely scenic, short climb designed for the thrill of the ascent, but it ends abruptly, partially along a ridge with limited turnaround space. The trail is a steep, loose two-track composed of…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barker Meadows OHV Trail
Barker Meadows OHV Trail

Barker Meadows OHV Trail

This trail is narrow. If you are going in with full-size rig or a long rig you will be doing pull-ups and backups. This trail is an alternative trail to get to the Rubicon Trail.…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barney Oldfield Road
Barney Oldfield Road

Barney Oldfield Road

Barney Oldfield Road is a mixed surface road of gravel, sand, and rock. Most of this road runs through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and these spots are prone to flash…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Barney Riley
Barney Riley

Barney Riley

Ride a mix of open and forested trail and make time to enjoy beautiful aspen groves, stone hot spring pools, and the Carson River. There are places to camp at the end of the ride…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21
Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21

Barrett Lake Jeep Trail - 16E21

This is a highly technical, beautiful in and out trail located in the Eldorado National Forest on the border of the Desolation Wilderness near South Shore Lake Tahoe. The trail starts near Wrights Lake at…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Bartlett Springs Road
Bartlett Springs Road

Bartlett Springs Road

Bartlett Springs Road begins southeast of Mendocino National Forest and boasts excellent views. This route passes through BLM land, and there are plenty of offshoots from the trail. There are also opportunities for camping, hiking,…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Basin Wash
Basin Wash

Basin Wash

Basin Wash is a 2.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Basin Wash falls entirely within the ABDSP and therefore the trail is restricted to only street-legal…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bates Canyon
Bates Canyon

Bates Canyon

Surrounded by chaparral in the Los Padres National Forest. This trail can be closed due to weather. Please check the LPNF website. The best time to go is in the spring to see the flowers…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Battalion - FS 21E252
Battalion - FS 21E252

Battalion - FS 21E252

This is a short, fun, and easy dirt Jeep trail through a dense forest environment. The trail features sections of powdery ruts and packed earth that can be driven quickly, making it an excellent connector…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Bawdy - FS 9s040
Bawdy - FS 9s040

Bawdy - FS 9s040

This 1.6-mile forest service road is a high-elevation, single-lane administrative road designed for access to maintain an overhead power line passing through the area. The entire road traverses a highly exposed landscape within the 2020…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beach Ridge Trail
Beach Ridge Trail

Beach Ridge Trail

This is another fun scenic single track that comes equipped with a couple of rock sections and some sand. There are a couple of creek crossings, one of which could get a little spicy with…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Beach Trail
Beach Trail

Beach Trail

Beach Meadow pretty much has it all. There are a lot of water crossings through Rattlesnake Creek, some fairly decent elevation changes with some off-camber rocky sections, and a big rock section on the mountainside…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Bear Lake Trail
Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake Trail

Bear Lake is a great place to camp or fish located near lake Tahoe. The road to get to Bear Lake has many places to pull off with amazing views. You can get to Bear…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Bear Spring - FS 96-034-02
Bear Spring - FS 96-034-02

Bear Spring - FS 96-034-02

This trail features a narrow path with a mix of terrains. The trail is lush with cedar and pine trees, there is a section of cleared trees to tuck away and camp. Big Tree Picnic…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Bear Valley Loop
Bear Valley Loop

Bear Valley Loop

This scenic loop trail winds around beautiful Bear Valley and follows the upper reaches of Fordyce Creek. As you enter the open meadow, the trail splits: the right fork cuts directly through the center of…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Fall, Summer

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

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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