Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lost Hills, California
Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV
Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV is a stunning route high up in the San Rafael Mountains, providing awesome views into Los Padres NF and the Lake Cachuma foothills. This forest route is accessed via the Upper… Learn more about Camuesa & Buckhorn OHV
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Alamo Mountain Loop
Alamo Mountain Loop is a great escape from the crowds and heat of summer. At over 7,000 feet, this easy forest drive runs parallel to Hungry Valley State Recreation area. Camping is available, as well… Learn more about Alamo Mountain Loop
Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Liebre Mountain
Total Miles
16.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona
Take a quick, but pretty drive up to Burnt Peak. At 5,791' above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Sierra Pelona, which is one of the lower elevation ranges within California's Transverse… Learn more about The Highest Peak of the Sierra Pelona
Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Maxwell Road
This is an off-road connector between Lake Hughes Road and the Liebre Mountain and Sawmill Motor Way (USFS Route 7N23). It takes you through the western Sierra Pelona Range, which is the lower elevation mountain… Learn more about Maxwell Road
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jawbone OHV Area
Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Monache Meadows
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
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
Lake Hughes Truck Trail
This easy route begins just east of Lake Hughes in remote northern Los Angeles County, California, and connects the area to the Tule Divide trail. The drive is a mostly uneventful climb with pretty views… Learn more about Lake Hughes Truck Trail
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Tule Divide
The Tule Divide is an easy, pretty drive through the Sierra Pelona Range. The trail mostly follows Burns Canyon Road and other forest routes, which can be linked to other local trails for more off-road… Learn more about Tule Divide
Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
San Francisquito Motorway
This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted,… Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Grass Mountain Summit
This is a short, but scenic ride to the summit of Grass Mountain, which provides a great view of the Green Valley area, as well as views of the Leona Valley, Antelope Valley, and high… Learn more about Grass Mountain Summit
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
City Highline Road
This non-technical dirt road follows the power lines along the hills of San Francisquito Canyon. There are some neat views of the California aqueduct, and tons of little side roads. Most of the side roads… Learn more about City Highline Road
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lake Hughes/Grass Mountain Connector Trail
This short trail connects the Lake Hughes Truck Trail with Grass Mountain, FS 6N04. It is a mostly uneventful and short trail that, unlike others in the area, has quite a bit of shade thanks… Learn more about Lake Hughes/Grass Mountain Connector Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Whitmore Gold Mines
This is a quick and easy trail that showcases some of the mining history of the western Mojave Desert. It is mostly hard-packed, and there are plenty of areas to park and walk to the… Learn more about Whitmore Gold Mines
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Leona Divide
This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito… Learn more about Leona Divide
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / Fa
Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
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