Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Return to the Windmills
Return to the Windmills

Return to the Windmills

From the Y in the trail, things immediately start to become interesting. There's a deep sandy rut to cross, followed by a fun, fast, loose hill climb into the bouldery areas. Once at the top,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Reversed Peak - FS 1S31
Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

Reversed Peak - FS 1S31

This 8-mile out-and-back trail climbs 1,074 feet in just under 4 miles, transitioning from open meadows to pine forest terrain. The track starts one vehicle wide, lined with brush in the meadows, then widens as…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Reward Access
Reward Access

Reward Access

This route runs from Boulder Creek RV camp to the Reward Mine area. There are dirt trails shown next to Highway 136, but they are gone and fenced off, so you need to run 0.7…
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Total Miles
20.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Richardson Lake 4WD
Richardson Lake 4WD

Richardson Lake 4WD

The Richardson Lake 4WD Trail begins just past the west end of Miller Lake, heading south from the parking area. This is a relatively easy trail, especially if you've already reached the trailhead, as you've…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ride around Rockfront
Ride around Rockfront

Ride around Rockfront

Fun loop around Rockfront OHV. This loop shows you everything Rockfront has to offer the Central Coast of California; steep climbs, jumpy fast double track, and lots of dust! This loop also brings you to…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Ride to the Fish Pond
Ride to the Fish Pond

Ride to the Fish Pond

This trail is very easy, on this ride you'll see great views of the Orb Mountains and enjoy a great ride through easy terrain. At the final destination, you will find an old water trough…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Riffel Canyon
Riffel Canyon

Riffel Canyon

Riffel Canyon is a 1-mile point-to-point trail rated 10 of 10 located in the Soggy Dry Lake area in the Fry Mountains. This area is part of the overall Johnson Valley OHV area. There are…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
10Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about RM29
RM29

RM29

Easy desert track through dry brush and rocks. There are whoops and washes to cross, so be careful if you gather too much speed on this straight track. This follows a fence for environmental conservation,…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421
Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut is an easy dirt road that climbs into the jumbo boulder gardens and skirts along Black Lava Butte. It changes its name to BLM S1421 as it crosses into BLM lands and descends…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Robinson Flat FS 43
Robinson Flat FS 43

Robinson Flat FS 43

Open to All Highway Legal Vehicles 4/1-12/31, Upper Portion Open to ALL Vehicles 4/1-12/31 (Be Cautious of Others). Robinson Flat is a gravel road that connects to Foretell Divide Road at the Robinson Flat Campground.…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Creek
Rock Creek

Rock Creek

This route alternates between gravel and native dirt surfaces, generally single-vehicle wide with periodic pullouts for passing. Four-wheel drive (4WD) is recommended. Portions narrow into a shelf road that winds through tight forest and canyon…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090
Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090

Rock Creek Road - FS 9S090

Rock Creek Road (FS 9S090) is the essential spinal cord of the Bald Mountain OHV area, a 12.7-mile journey that changes its personality more often than a moody teenager. Connecting Highway 168 at the Tamarack…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Formations Loop
Rock Formations Loop

Rock Formations Loop

Fun and challenging trail through a bunch of the beautiful rock formations in the Spangler Hills OHV area. Sand, whoops, hill climbs, and loose rocky sections all throughout this adventure trail. Singletrack can be found…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock N Roll
Rock N Roll

Rock N Roll

This sandy trail features an uneven surface with off-camber sections, ruts, and lots of washboards, making it a very bumpy trail throughout. The route cuts through an open meadow with mountain views 360 degrees around,…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Rockhouse Canyon Road
Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road is a 19.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail starts at the end of the Clark…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

A nice easy loop to the wilderness border features a few large open camping spots suitable for very big rigs right off the highway. The loop features tight twists and turns with narrow sections and…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Rocky Ridge
Rocky Ridge

Rocky Ridge

This is a great trail that runs through some of the higher elevations in the area and offers awesome views over the Joshua Tree landscape. It's an easygoing ride overall with a mix of dirt…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Road
Rocky Road

Rocky Road

This is an awesome route that takes you through some timber cuts and up and over some hills into weeds. The road is full of sun with some challenges along the way. Be aware that…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Top
Rocky Top

Rocky Top

A short trail with a couple of mud holes leading to a steep climb up loose rock. Do not attempt without 4WD, there are no turnaround points until you reach the top of the hill.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Romp Route
Romp Route

Romp Route

This trail serves as a central entry point to the network of surrounding trails and is one of the most commonly used routes in the area. Being centrally located, you'll likely share it with campers,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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ATV trails in California

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11E19

11E19

11E19 is a 0.7-mile-long ATV trail with a red dirt surface winding through a forest of sugar pines. The route is wide and mostly gradual, with only a couple of very small rolling hills. It…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D10
11E19-D10

11E19-D10

11E19-D10 is an easy ATV spur trail measuring just under half a mile long, often ridden together with 11E19 and D20 near Brimstone Campground. The trail allows two-way traffic with decent visibility, and it is…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 11E19-D20
11E19-D20

11E19-D20

11E19-D20 is a 0.9-mile-long, easy ATV trail that runs mostly gradual with a few hairpin turns. The route passes through a mix of environments, with some sections more lush and lined with leafy Pacific dogwoods,…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 15EV105
15EV105

15EV105

This is a wide and easy ATV trail that cuts through the middle of the Interface OHV trail system, acting as an easy access route to access several other trails. It has minor loose rock…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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UTV/side-by-side trails in California

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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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