Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Calexico, California
Canyon de Guadalupe High Road
When this road through the lake bed is wet and muddy, this is the safe route to access the Canyon de Guadalupe Hot Springs. It is long and bumpy, so it's wise to air down… Learn more about Canyon de Guadalupe High Road
Total Miles
32.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Ocotillo to Train Bridge
Leaving Highway 78 the wash is large and wide enough for a few cars as you get further into the trail the wash tightens up and becomes wide enough for 1 car. The wash turns… Learn more about Ocotillo to Train Bridge
Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Parachute Landing
Parachute Landing is an unmaintained paved road and beach trail leading to a decommissioned Naval Auxiliary Air Station. A non-technical but eroding road with sand drifts turns into a dirt path, eventually terminating at the… Learn more about Parachute Landing
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Laguna Hanson Route
This is the general route through the Sierra Juarez mountains in Baja, California that accesses Laguna Hanson and the Parque Nacional Constitucion de 1857. This is a relatively easy dirt road but can get muddy… Learn more about Laguna Hanson Route
Total Miles
61.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
McCain Valley Road
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bradshaw's Trail
Bradshaw's Trail is roughly a 70-mile-long trail stretching from Blythe, CA, to the eastern side of the Salton Sea. The trail runs east to west although it can be traveled from either end, and goes… Learn more about Bradshaw's Trail
Total Miles
66.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Olla Wash
This is an out and back trail that splits of from Fish Creek wash in the Sandstone Canyon area of Anza Borrego State Park. Just before the end of the trail, there is a small… Learn more about Olla Wash
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Picacho State Park Trail
Picacho State Park Road is easy get to and is mainly loose gravel and washes. It is a two-lane at first then turns into a one-lane. The southern part starts out wide, then gets narrow… Learn more about Picacho State Park Trail
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
SR2013 Red Canyon Jeep Trail
Right off the 10 Freeway just South of Joshua Tree National Park is the Red Canyon Jeep Trail. A 13-mile trail that winds its way through the mountains into the Bradshaw Trail. The trail is… Learn more about SR2013 Red Canyon Jeep Trail
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Arrastia Wash Trail
This wash is full of prospector fun. It is loose river gravel with a few sand areas. 4WD is recommended. There are many things to do and see. It's an out-and-back, single-lane road with little… Learn more about Arrastia Wash Trail
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fonts Point
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Red Cloud Mine
Easy ride out and back, but a bit bumpy at times. The trail partially goes through Yuma Proving Grounds, follow signs and leave unexplored ammunition alone. 4WD is preferred, but not absolutely necessary if you… Learn more about Red Cloud Mine
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
AZPT Mittry Lake Leg
This is a super easy graded washboard section of the Arizona Peace Trail. There are plenty of dispersed camping spots all along the trail and lakeside. Be sure to keep an eye out for "Day… Learn more about AZPT Mittry Lake Leg
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Oriflamme Canyon Loop
This trail starts and ends in Banner and loops around Chariot Mountain and goes into the Oriflamme Canyon. The trail is open to all types of 4x4s and dirt bikes, although the entrance through Banner… Learn more about Oriflamme Canyon Loop
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
US 95 to Muggins Mountain Trails access Route
This is an easy access route from US 95 to the 3 Muggins Mountain Trails: Muggins Mountain West, Muggins Mountain Mid West, and Muggins Mountain East. This trek, if not previously mapped out, can be… Learn more about US 95 to Muggins Mountain Trails access Route
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Coyote Canyon
This is an out and back route that ends at a nice hike and small campground. Along the way, you'll encounter a small water crossing or two, depending on the time of year and rain.… Learn more about Coyote Canyon
Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
El Camino Del Diablo, West Side
This rugged drive is located in the Barry M. Goldwater Range West. There are many side roads to take, and a great trail for ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. All vehicles must be street legal… Learn more about El Camino Del Diablo, West Side
Total Miles
33.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi
Wellton, AZ to Muggins Mountain Trails access route
This is an easy access route from Wellton, AZ to the 3 Muggins Mountain Trails: Muggins Mountain West, Muggins Mountain Mid West, and Muggins Mountain East. This trek, if not previously mapped out, can be… Learn more about Wellton, AZ to Muggins Mountain Trails access route
Total Miles
22.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Otay Mtns Truck Trail
This route goes up and over Otay Mtn with sweeping views over the San Ysidro Mountains and a little bit of San Diego in the distance. The road is made up entirely of dirt and… Learn more about Otay Mtns Truck Trail
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp / Su
Berdoo Canyon Road
This is a fantastic trail that can be run in either direction. The trail is relatively easy, but there are a few obstacles that can give you trouble if you don't have enough clearance and… Learn more about Berdoo Canyon Road
Total Miles
23
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tougher Pipeline to Ehrenberg Sandbowl
Looking for a way to get from Quartzsite to the Ehrenberg Sandbowl OHV area? This trail connects Tougher Pipeline to the Sandbowl. From Quartzsite, you can take Oh Snap Spurs, Saddle Mountain Loop, or Granite… Learn more about Tougher Pipeline to Ehrenberg Sandbowl
Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Muggins Mountain Red Bluff East
Gorgeous desert scenery varies from sandy washes and dry creekbeds to rocky cliffs and low hills. Expect to see various desert fauna including snakes, horned toads, and lizards. Flora includes many species of cacti and… Learn more about Muggins Mountain Red Bluff East
Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Geology Tour Road
Geology Tour Road leads through Pleasant Valley in Joshua Tree National Park. It's a dirt and sand road meant to discover different geological features with points of interest along the way. There are hiking trails… Learn more about Geology Tour Road
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
El Camino Diablo Cutover
This is an easy trail with military equipment to view that is used for target practice for jets. Nice camping spots and very scenic with mountains, cactus and ocotillo. 4x4 is recommended for the tougher… Learn more about El Camino Diablo Cutover
Total Miles
58.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Palomar Divide (9S07)
The Palomar Divide is an easy drive with beautiful views. It is a single lane with pull-offs throughout. The majority of the trail is dirt however has some old paved sections in the lower elevation… Learn more about Palomar Divide (9S07)
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass
This track crosses the Colorado River Indian Tribe Lands, so YOU NEED a CRIT sticker before riding this trail. You will travel from Ehrenberg, at the Colorado River, to Diablo Pass, going through the Plomosa… Learn more about Ehrenberg to Diablo Pass
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and… Learn more about Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
Muggins Mountain East Red Bluff
This is a short scenic out-and-back spur (you come out the same way you go in) that leads to a rock-collecting spot that is popular with locals. On the way out and back there is… Learn more about Muggins Mountain East Red Bluff
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Eye Mine
This is a fairly easy trail to negotiate with many interesting sights along the way, most bringing back memories of days long past. This is not a loop trail - you will have to come… Learn more about Big Eye Mine
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over… Learn more about Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02