Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Independence, California
Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Alabama Hills Singletrack
Exploring the Alabama Hills Singletrack by dirt bike allows for you to get up close to incredible rock formations and go where no other vehicle can. This singletrack trail that crosses the high desert of… Learn more about Alabama Hills Singletrack
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Fa
Saline Valley Road
Death Valley is famous for its barren valleys and soaring vistas, but few people wander into its more remote regions like Saline Valley. The road into this area is dirt, and often heavily corrugated and… Learn more about Saline Valley Road
Total Miles
74.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Silver Canyon Road
Silver Canyon Road is a seasonal, one-lane road connecting Bishop, CA to the high alpine White Mountain Road and up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. It is best run east to west in late… Learn more about Silver Canyon Road
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Monache Meadows
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Darwin Canyon
This trail is easy to complete in almost any vehicle. Along the way you'll encounter the Darwin Falls trailhead, various side trails, and some interesting abandoned structures. There are some spots with loose sand and… Learn more about Darwin Canyon
Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cabin run via McAfee Road
This trail is based primarily on an old mine road. It ends at some old bunk houses and there are options to drive or hike to see the rest of the mine buildings. You can… Learn more about Cabin run via McAfee Road
Total Miles
23.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fish Lake Springs Rd.
This road gets vehicles from Fish Lake Hot Springs to the saloon in Dyer with minimal highway travel. The road is well traveled, graded and wide. Hot springs have open camping around the area with… Learn more about Fish Lake Springs Rd.
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
3S151 Crowley Lake Trail
A scenic trail that winds it way from the North of Crowley Lake down towards the South-East section of the lake. This trail has side spurs to approach and park on the beaches of Crowley… Learn more about 3S151 Crowley Lake Trail
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach
A quick drive off the main trail to reach the beach and park on the shoreline. From there you can enjoy the beach and hike to see the beautiful Crowley Columns scattered throughout Crowley Lake… Learn more about 3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Chiatovitch Creek to Middle Creek
The lower trail is an easy grader with plenty of washboard and scattered rocks. It begins cutting through the neighborhood and while climbing offers amazing views of the valley below. Once you pass all the… Learn more about Chiatovitch Creek to Middle Creek
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Teeth Rattler to The Crossing
A very easy two-lane dirt road that is occasionally graded takes you back to "the crossing", which gives access to many other areas' trails. There are a few offshoots leading to some dispersed camping along… Learn more about Teeth Rattler to The Crossing
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Red Rock Quicksilver Mine
This easy trail takes you all the way to the mining complex to the east and the historic mining complex. There are many structures still standing and plenty of kiosks and information about the area.… Learn more about Red Rock Quicksilver Mine
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
A nice easy graded single-track that gives access to the Inyo National Forest trail network. There are some dispersed camping spots along the way with established fire rings. It will get you around to the… Learn more about The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Coyote Rd.
The route starts at Fish Lake hot springs. The water temp is 100 degrees, and the springs is a concrete tub that can fit 12 people comfortably. There are also vault toilets and camping available.… Learn more about Coyote Rd.
Total Miles
28.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hot Creek Geological Site
From Big Springs Campground, this is a fast and run route to an amazing natural hot creek! Complete with sizzling hot springs (careful, too hot to touch) that are a beautiful aqua color. Two-track roads… Learn more about Hot Creek Geological Site
Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Emigrant Pass from "The Crossing" to Silver Peak Road
A pretty drive to get you from the highway back to a network of fun trails and some dispersed camping spots. The drive takes you all the way through rocky canyons and alongside marshy tall… Learn more about Emigrant Trail to "The Crossing"
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Mammoth Lakes Overlook
This is an incredibly scenic trail that takes you high above the town of Mammoth Lakes. The trail starts near the New Shady Rest campground and soon climbs in elevation. The trail starts off as… Learn more about Mammoth Lakes Overlook
Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Dobie Canyon Run
Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Deadman Pass
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
265 Camping Crossover
A sandy short dirt crossover with plenty of flat spots for dispersed camping featuring mountain and valley views. The road gets rutted in some spots and quite sandy in others. Do not attempt when wet.… Learn more about 265 Camping Crossover
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Wi
Obsidian Dome
The Obsidian dome is one of the many places where one can experience the immensity and the history of the volcanic activity in the Mammoth Lakes area. The road starts out paved but quickly turns… Learn more about Obsidian Dome
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake
The trail is a good day ride with great views and nice lookout points overlooking June Lake and Grant Lake. Most of the trail up to the Junction is trails through pine forest, 2nd half… Learn more about Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
McIver's Cabin Trail Head
30 miles North of Mojave, CA on the 14 Fwy, is the Dove Springs open riding area. This area is well maintained and well marked with trail signs. The main trail leading into Dove Springs… Learn more about McIver's Cabin Trail Head
Total Miles
18.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Gold Bar Road
This trail starts out easy with a graded two-lane washboard dirt road by the private Big Red Art Barn. Look, but please don't touch. It also appears people camp in the parking lot by the… Learn more about Gold Bar Road
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Iron Canyon EP21
Uneven and rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sandy washes. Use caution, some washes are narrow. Potential for mud holes and water crossings less than a foot deep. There are trail obstacles of up… Learn more about Iron Canyon EP21
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mud Springs Road
This easy two-track trail takes you along the edge of the valley and to the mud water springs. There are lots of Burros in the area and even a falcon. The Mud Springs are just… Learn more about Mud Springs Road
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Milford Road Cutover
A mostly easy trail that cuts across the BLM land from Trona Road over to Highway. This easy trail, with mostly sand and washouts, leads to lots of dispersed camping and connects Trona Road to… Learn more about Milford Road Cutover