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Learn more about Valley of the Names
Valley of the Names

Valley of the Names

Valley of the Names is a really cool road, for miles, there are rocks that people have moved and created little sayings and names! It is a cool thing to see! The road is mostly…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Valley View Ranch Road
Valley View Ranch Road

Valley View Ranch Road

This easy, well-traveled trail leads right to the private Valley View Ranch. It crosses right through the middle of a heavily burned section of Joshua trees from the 2020 Dome Fire and appears to have…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Van Dusen Canyon - 3N09
Van Dusen Canyon - 3N09

Van Dusen Canyon - 3N09

Gate locked Nov 1 - May 1: The typical start of this trail begins just off Highway 38 from the South, transitioning from pavement to dirt shortly after passing through a quiet residential neighborhood. A…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Van Dusen Creek - 3N07
Van Dusen Creek - 3N07

Van Dusen Creek - 3N07

This road offers a smooth drive beneath a canopy of pines, with pockets of cell service along the way. Occasional road splits provide room for two vehicles. Scenic forest views, quiet campsites, and a tranquil…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Vanderbilt Ghost Town
Vanderbilt Ghost Town

Vanderbilt Ghost Town

This trail takes you to the historic ghost town of Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt is an old gold mining town out in the middle of the desert. Virgil Earp had a hotel in Vanderbilt after the OK…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Verdi-Sardine-Loyalton
Verdi-Sardine-Loyalton

Verdi-Sardine-Loyalton

As you begin from Verdi, the paved road is great, then you begin the uphill, which is a very hard-packed 1.5 1.5-wide road with some small, sharp, pointed rocks. As you get closer to the…
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Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Viejo Road
Viejo Road

Viejo Road

A twisty run through the rocks that leads from BLM land back into the Spangler OHV Area. There are great views of the valley below and a few challenging technical sections. Be on the look…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Vinagre Mine
Vinagre Mine

Vinagre Mine

This short out-and-back offers plenty of punch for a little trail. The entire trail borders the Indian Pass Wilderness and ends at the Vinagre Wash. There is an old mineshaft and evidence of settlers from…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Vinagre Wash
Vinagre Wash

Vinagre Wash

Vinagre Wash Road runs mostly through a wash, the sand can be deep in areas, and the parts that aren't in the wash can be rocky and rutted. These spots are prone to flash floods,…
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Total Miles
15.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087
Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087

Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087

Virgil Connell Loop Road, also known as Forest Service Road 32087, begins at the top of the grade off Highway 89, offering sweeping views of the Lake Topaz basin and surrounding mountain ranges. From the…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Vista Grande - 3S08
Vista Grande - 3S08

Vista Grande - 3S08

The beginning of the trail runs through the Morongo Indian Reservation. They have fenced-off areas with no trespassing signs posted, however the trail runs outside of those restricted areas. The first mile or so of…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Volcanoville
Volcanoville

Volcanoville

Volcanoville is a good beginner trail that can be completed by most stock 4x4 SUVs, as well as many AWD vehicles with AT tires and at least 8 inches of clearance. The trail does get…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Wadford Springs Cutoff - FS 2N47
Wadford Springs Cutoff - FS 2N47

Wadford Springs Cutoff - FS 2N47

This route runs parallel to Mono Lake, starting on Forest Service Road 2N43 and ending on Highway 167. The trail offers 360-degree views of all the surrounding mountains and Mono Lake throughout the journey. At…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Wagner Ridge Road - FS 2S08
Wagner Ridge Road - FS 2S08

Wagner Ridge Road - FS 2S08

This trail climbs over 600 feet and drops almost 1,200 feet across just over 5 miles of diverse terrain that spans BLM land and Stanislaus National Forest, though it begins on private land requiring respectful…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Walker Lake Trailhead
Walker Lake Trailhead

Walker Lake Trailhead

This bouncy trail gains access to the Walker Lake Trailhead. It starts off with more sand and rocks. As it climbs in elevation, it turns into gravel and rocks. The trail goes through a pinyon…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road
Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road

Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road

Walker Ridge Road is one of the main entrances to the Indian Valley Reservoir (CDFW) and the Walker Ridge Recreation Area (BLM). The road is gravel and accessible by most high-clearance vehicles. There are plenty…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Overlook
Wall Street Canyon Overlook

Wall Street Canyon Overlook

The Wall Street Canyon Overlook is a rugged, fun drive through the heart of the Calico Mountains. Visit the massive Bismarck Mine, then continue into the narrow Wall Street Canyon. The trip ends at a…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Trail
Wall Street Canyon Trail

Wall Street Canyon Trail

Take the back roads into Calico through the Wall Street Canyon Trail. Enjoy beautiful canyon views through this winding route that starts behind the Calico Mountains and takes you all the way to the heart…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Wander Mountains
Wander Mountains

Wander Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
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Total Miles
23.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Warm Springs Canyon Road
Warm Springs Canyon Road

Warm Springs Canyon Road

Warm Springs Canyon Road is a 25-mile rock road that climbs up out of Death Valley from West Side Road to meet Goler Canyon Road at Mengel Pass. The Death Valley National Park calls for…
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Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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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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