Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Screwauger Shelf
Screwauger Shelf

Screwauger Shelf

A short spur leads to the edge of the ridge, with a steep drop-off resembling a shelf road. It ends in a small area suitable for dispersed camping, accommodating one or two trucks. The view…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Screwauger Split
Screwauger Split

Screwauger Split

The trail drops around 400 feet in elevation from the start to the end. It's tight in some areas, so you might get pinstripes. At the end, the trail splits left and right. The left…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Screwauger Spur Short
Screwauger Spur Short

Screwauger Spur Short

This out-and-back trail is narrow and will have pin stripes at least while the brush is full and green. It has some washes and rough sections, but they are small. You may need 4WD to…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Screwauger Trail
Screwauger Trail

Screwauger Trail

This is a nice, wide, and long route. About halfway through the trail, it narrows a bit, but it's still passable. It's not a two-lane road. Also, you'll start to encounter more washes and shale…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178
Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

You will encounter various types of terrain on this 5.5-mile trail through the Argus Range: sand, rock obstacles, off-camber sections, steep inclines and declines, and washed-out and rutted stretches. The trail is primarily in BLM…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Secret Ridge
Secret Ridge

Secret Ridge

This single-wide trail features some turnoffs for passing or turning around. It takes you from one side of the ridge to the other, with off-camber sections, small ledges, washes, and ruts. The trail would be…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Secret Ridge Route
Secret Ridge Route

Secret Ridge Route

This is more of a fire road that leads you through some private logging property to reach the trails on the other side. The road has rutted sections and multiple small washes. You can maintain…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Section 36 - FS 6S026
Section 36 - FS 6S026

Section 36 - FS 6S026

Section 36 (FS 6S026) is the kind of trail that doesn't demand much from you but gives back exactly what you need: peace, quiet, and a place to park your tent. This short, unassuming forest…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Senator Wash/Cistern Road
Senator Wash/Cistern Road

Senator Wash/Cistern Road

This is an excellent cut-across trail between Senator Wash and Cistern Rd. It is a rocky trail with fun, deep wash transitions and some nice flexy sections to test your suspension. Also, watch for sharp,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Shady Rest Park Overlook
Shady Rest Park Overlook

Shady Rest Park Overlook

This short trail takes you to an overlook high above Mammoth Lake's Shady Rest Park. Beautiful views of the town of Mammoth Lakes as well as Mammoth Mountain can be seen from this viewpoint. It…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sharks - FS 5S057
Sharks - FS 5S057

Sharks - FS 5S057

Welcome to the high-country burn scar! This short, intense two-track scrambles up through the devastating 2020 Creek Wildfire burn above 7,900 feet, towards the Ansel Adams Wilderness boundary. The trail offers a dramatic, otherworldly experience…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sharpless Ranch
Sharpless Ranch

Sharpless Ranch

This is a simple trail that leads from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Upper Lytle Creek Divide. It is an easy trail that is just a fun little uphill or downhill trail depending on direction…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03
Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

Sheep Camp Road - FS4S03

Sheep Camp Road is the main west-to-east trail in this area. The trail starts off at Owen Gorge Road and travels over eight miles through open pine forest, high desert, and in and around pretty…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sheep Canyon
Sheep Canyon

Sheep Canyon

This is a very easy trail leading from Swarthout Canyon Road to Lytle Creek Road. No major obstacles, but the uphill portions can be a little slick. Street legal vehicles only.
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sheep Spring
Sheep Spring

Sheep Spring

Part of this trail is on ridges and is 2-3 difficulty level. Part of this is down in washes with decent-sized rocks, sand, drop-offs, and ramp-ups. It also changes regularly depending on usage and rain.…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Shell Reef Expressway
Shell Reef Expressway

Shell Reef Expressway

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
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Shepherd Road - FS 31354
Shepherd Road - FS 31354

Shepherd Road - FS 31354

This short connector trail offers a scenic and efficient route between Highway 89 and Leviathan Bypass or Big Springs Road East, making it a useful shortcut for those navigating the area. Access is possible from…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sherman Pass
Sherman Pass

Sherman Pass

There are a couple of water crossings but the rocks aren't bad under them. Trees are down all over the area, so expect to hop some logs. This trail has quite the elevation change with…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail
Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

This trail is open year-round. It is a typical Sierra dirt-type trail with some rutting and snow left from previous years. The drive to the trailhead is easy, and coming from the west via Kernville…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31
Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31

Sherwin Creek Cutoff FS 4S31

This scenic gravel and sand track runs through Inyo National Forest and lands managed by the City of Los Angeles Water District, offering an immersive backroad experience along the base of the Eastern Sierra. The…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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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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