Off-Road Trails in California

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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
2Easy
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
2Easy
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
Learn more about Warner Mountains
Warner Mountains

Warner Mountains

Total Miles
23.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Washington Gaston
Washington Gaston

Washington Gaston

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Water Tank Spur - FS 31347
Water Tank Spur - FS 31347

Water Tank Spur - FS 31347

This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail begins from Leviathan Road and offers a quick but rugged climb. The route gains over 450 feet in under a mile before dropping about 130 feet to its end high above…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Watterson Troughs
Watterson Troughs

Watterson Troughs

This trail is a sandy trail that climbs up 1000 feet from Benton Crossing Road up to the Watterson Troughs. From the apex, you can go down Deer Springs Road down to another section of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Weather Modification Station
Weather Modification Station

Weather Modification Station

This is an old forest road that can be utilized if you have the proper rig. There is a water bar across it and the old trail signage is still up, but no "closed trail"…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Webber Mill
Webber Mill

Webber Mill

Webber Mill is an easy gravel road that follows an 8-mile section of the Pony Express Trail and is also a small part of the Northern California BDR. The trail winds along the side of…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wentworth Springs Trail
Wentworth Springs Trail

Wentworth Springs Trail

The Wentworth Springs Trail is located just west of Lake Tahoe in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range. This trail marks the original western end of the world-renowned Rubicon Trail. The Wentworth Springs trail can…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about West Camino Cielo
West Camino Cielo

West Camino Cielo

This trail is a scenic ridgeline access road exceeding 4,000 feet, that traverses the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, one of the few east to west-oriented mountain ranges in the country, and offers amazing views of…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Dolomite Trail
West Dolomite Trail

West Dolomite Trail

This trail leads to the Dolomite Mine ruins within the Anza Borrego State Park. It begins as a flowy sandy trail and later transitions into a rocky trail as you near the mine. The path…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Malum Ridge - FS 7S075
West Malum Ridge - FS 7S075

West Malum Ridge - FS 7S075

West Malum Ridge (FS 7S075) is a relaxed, scenic cruiser that invites you to roll down the windows and breathe in the Sierra air. This easy dirt road serves primarily as an access route to…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Portal Road
West Portal Road

West Portal Road

This trail is accessed from two points on Highway 395 just south of Highway 120. It is a dusty gravel road, ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 vehicles wide, and is relatively smooth with occasional washboards.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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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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