Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Sapps Hill
Sapps Hill

Sapps Hill

An easy trail with a few mud holes after a summer thunderstorm. There are plenty of places for dispersed camping along the route, and if you drive all the way to the end, you will…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs

This is short spur trail off of the Harry Wade Exit Route. Expect similar conditions to what has been experienced on HWER albeit with a bit more washboard and cross-graining. There are a few washes…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sardine Lakes
Sardine Lakes

Sardine Lakes

This trail starts off with just a gravel road, however, the further you go up the tougher it gets. As you progress up you will see many rigs parked off to the side and people…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Savahia Peak Mines
Savahia Peak Mines

Savahia Peak Mines

This trail cuts through an old mining area and passes down a narrow and challenging wash area near Savahia Peak. It primarily consists of two-track paths on dirt or packed sand surfaces with loose small…
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Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Save the Rock - FS 5S039
Save the Rock - FS 5S039

Save the Rock - FS 5S039

This 3.1-mile connector is a true mixed bag of surfaces, offering a little bit of everything as it links Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S010) to the Beasore Loop (FS 6S010X). The trail is defined by…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Savoy Road
Savoy Road

Savoy Road

This trail starts out as a wide sandy wash. It narrows early after a few dispersed camping sites then transitions to a very whooped out section of hardpack. As the trail progresses further into the…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Savoy's Bumpy Return
Savoy's Bumpy Return

Savoy's Bumpy Return

A narrow, steep rutted way to get to or from Savoy. This trail is very whooped with steep hills, loose sand, and tight transitions. There are Joshua trees all over the place, and if you're…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sawmill Connector
Sawmill Connector

Sawmill Connector

This sandy cutoff trail connects Sawmill Road with Tungsten City Road, dropping almost 300 feet in almost 1.5 miles. The route offers views in all directions, including the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, the Buttermilk…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Crossover 1S16
Sawmill Crossover 1S16

Sawmill Crossover 1S16

This five-mile trail connects the McGee Canyon Trail to the Sawmill Road Trail. Starting at McGee Canyon (7217 feet) the trail climbs 1340 feet to Sawmill Road Trail (8559 feet). The sandy trail has a…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Cutoff FS 3S08
Sawmill Cutoff FS 3S08

Sawmill Cutoff FS 3S08

This wide, well-used trail serves as a convenient and scenic connector between Highway 203 (Main Street) and Highway 395, starting just past Shady Rest Park on the unpaved section of the Sawmill Cutoff. Marked by…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sawmill Gap Cutoff FS3S33
Sawmill Gap Cutoff FS3S33

Sawmill Gap Cutoff FS3S33

Sawmill Gap Cutoff offers a well-traveled path into the scenic heart of the Eastern Sierra backcountry. This very sandy trail, approximately 1.5 vehicles wide, winds its way through tall pine forests with dramatic views of…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Lake
Sawmill Lake

Sawmill Lake

Sawmill Lake Trail begins with a gentle climb from the Faucherie Lake Trail. As you crest the first hill, you'll catch your first glimpse of Sawmill Lake. There are campsites on the lakeside of the…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Meadows Road
Sawmill Meadows Road

Sawmill Meadows Road

This trail climbs 2,500 feet in just over ten miles. It starts at Black Canyon Road, just off the 120 highway. It is a fairly graded trail, but be cautious of ruts from rain/snow runoff,…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sawmill Meadows Side Trail
Sawmill Meadows Side Trail

Sawmill Meadows Side Trail

This short spur trail leaves the Sawmill Meadow and cuts through the forest 429 feet up the Glass Mountain Ridge. It is a sparse trail and can be hard to follow. It winds through old…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Road
Sawmill Road

Sawmill Road

This scenic trail begins just off Highway 203, near its junction with US-395, making it an easy and accessible route for those arriving in Mammoth Lakes. The surface is a mix of sandy and gravel…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sawmill Trail 7S05
Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail is a rocky and loose out-and-back trail. The lower section starts fairly wide but narrows to a single-vehicle width for the remainder of the climb. There are numerous switchbacks and areas with large…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sawpit Connector
Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector is a connecting trail from Burnt Mill to Sawpit Canyon. It is a dirt trail. There is potential for deep ruts throughout the trail. This connector is short but scenic. Views of Silverwood…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC176 Gold Canyon Road
SC176 Gold Canyon Road

SC176 Gold Canyon Road

This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road
SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

This 4-mile trail is primarily sandy. It's just wide enough for one vehicle and drops almost 1,200 feet. Consider low gear at times to save your brakes. A 4x4 with high clearance is recommended; a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC39
SC39

SC39

The beginning of trail starts right off SC103 and then begins a long climb into the mountains. This section provides great views of the Piute Mountains to the West, Dove Springs down to the right,…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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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