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Learn more about 11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail
11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail

11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail

11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail is an 11.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Lusardi Truck Trail ascends the Carney Canyon between the Black Butte (west) and…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about 11S04 Black Mountain
11S04 Black Mountain

11S04 Black Mountain

11S04 Black Mountain is a 10.8-mile out-and-back located in the Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Ranger District. This is a limited-use trail restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail is rated 3 of 10 but has the…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 15S05 La Posta Truck Trail
15S05 La Posta Truck Trail

15S05 La Posta Truck Trail

15S05 La Posta Truck Trail is a 7.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. This trail is usually run in conjunction with Fred Canyon to create…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 15S18 Sheephead Mountain Road
15S18 Sheephead Mountain Road

15S18 Sheephead Mountain Road

15S18 Sheephead Mountain Road is a 4.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. The trail to the top is a full 6.8 miles, but due to…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 16S08 Fred Canyon Road
16S08 Fred Canyon Road

16S08 Fred Canyon Road

16S08 Fred Canyon Road is a 6.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. This trail is usually run in conjunction with Fred Canyon to create a…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about 1N03C
1N03C

1N03C

This trail is a side spur trail off of the Log Cabin Mine Ridge Trail. The trail takes you to a spot with 360 views of Mono Lake, the surrounding Eastern Sierra Peaks, and into…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 1N09 City Creek Trail
1N09 City Creek Trail

1N09 City Creek Trail

A long overland trail with plenty of recreational activities such as site-specific shooting areas, yellow post campsites and creek crossings. This is a well-maintained dirt road with some minor ruts, rocks and shallow creek crossings.…
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Total Miles
22.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 1S16A/39e103
1S16A/39e103

1S16A/39e103

This is a trail through a beautiful pine forest with some unique rock formations to view. It is mostly sandy with a few small rocky sections. One dip could be a water crossing during early…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 1S90A
1S90A

1S90A

Climbs up from McGee Canyon Road. It begins with a gradual ascent, offering stunning views along the way. The trail then descends into a picturesque forest of pines and aspens. Towards the end, the trail…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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 26E333 - Red Leg
26E333 - Red Leg

26E333 - Red Leg

This is an easy, fast, and short connector trail designed to efficiently link the rougher Barbecue (8S056) route back to the main Red Mountain Road (8S010) network. The trail is a wide, well-defined two-track with…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about 26E334 - Redpole Loop
26E334 - Redpole Loop

26E334 - Redpole Loop

This is an easy, fast, and extremely short 0.5-mile high elevation connector trail between Redpole Spur and Red Lakes Road designed to link the high-country spurs efficiently. Although named a "loop," the trail functions primarily…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 26E336 - Raccoon
26E336 - Raccoon

26E336 - Raccoon

This is an extremely short, single-lane 0.4-mile trail that connects to Gooseneck to create a longer connection between the Barbecue (8S056) route and the Snow Drift (8S098) road. The trail traverses a scenic, high-elevation area,…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about 2N40 Cloudland Truck Trail
2N40 Cloudland Truck Trail

2N40 Cloudland Truck Trail

2N40 Cloudland is a short but beautiful trail with great views of San Bernardino and the mountains beyond. It is doable in 2WD during dry conditions, but 4WD may be required when wet. Closures can…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 2N71
2N71

2N71

During dry seasons, Blue Quartz 2N71 is a beautiful dirt road with ample tree coverage and plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the scenery. Sections of the trail allow for dispersed camping with views…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 395 Overlook
395 Overlook

395 Overlook

This short trail takes you high above the 395 and other surrounding valleys. It offers beautiful views of Mammoth Mountain and other Eastern Sierra Peaks. There is also a nice view of the airport. Stunning…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about 3N06A Cold Water Canyon
3N06A Cold Water Canyon

3N06A Cold Water Canyon

A very fun trail, nestled in the canyons off Lytle Creek Road. The trail starts easy, then becomes moderate-difficult as you ascend deeper into the mountains. There are spectacular views throughout the trail, and as…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about 3N07A - The Squeeze Trail
3N07A - The Squeeze Trail

3N07A - The Squeeze Trail

The Squeeze Trail (3N07A) is a 1.4-mile trail that winds its way in between 3N32 Union Flat and 3N07 Van Dusen Creek. It is comprised of many tight turns around large rocks and trees, rocky…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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

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

UTV/side-by-side trails in California

Learn more about Desert Loop 660
Desert Loop 660

Desert Loop 660

Do you have a quick half-hour to explore a loop? This rocky trail has it all. Spiky ocotillo plants And prickly pear that in the season has harvestable fruit. Keep your eyes on the game…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Dill Scenic Trail
Dill Scenic Trail

Dill Scenic Trail

The Dill Scenic Trail is an out and back at Shasta National Forest in California. There are great views of Mount Shasta as well as the surrounding mountains. This trail is not difficult by any…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dishpan Springs
Dishpan Springs

Dishpan Springs

Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dobie Canyon Run
Dobie Canyon Run

Dobie Canyon Run

This is comprised of primarily fire roads with plenty of 2 trackside trails and even single-track if you are on two wheels. Fast-paced, easy-riding with GREAT views and a cool old "ghost" ranch house. Elevation…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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