Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Three Rivers, California
Movie Road, Alabama Hills
Total Miles
20
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Monache Meadows
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3
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
Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Total Miles
45.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Sp / Su / 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
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
Chepo Saddle 6S13
This is a Sierra foothill road near Bass Lake, which is not visible on this trek. It is a clear dirt road with very little pinstriping. Some rutting but very manageable. There are several ways… Learn more about Chepo Saddle 6S13
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
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
Jawbone OHV Area
Total Miles
25.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Deadman Pass
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
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
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
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
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
Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail
The Dutch Cleanser Mine in Red Rock Canyon State Park is the perfect place to end your adventure or have lunch when exploring the area. The Mine is massive as you can walk in and… Learn more about Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Iron Canyon Scenic Trail
The Iron Canyon Scenic Trail is an easy-going dirt trail that winds its way around the Red Cliffs of Red Rock Canyon State Park. It's very easy-going as there are no major obstacles to worry… Learn more about Iron Canyon Scenic Trail
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
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
Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel
The trail is single-car wide with short climbs and descents. This is a short trail with great views from multiple locations of the trail. This is the backway to the William Henry Schmidt Tunnel. It's… Learn more about Back Way to Schmidt Tunnel
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
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
Murano Trail Part 1
This is the Western section of the Murano trail as it enters the Spangler Hills OHV area and leads in from BLM land that borders the town of Ridgecrest. It continues past this part 1… Learn more about Murano Trail Part 1
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
This trail begins or ends outside the town of Ridgecrest at a large, seemingly out-of-place rock formation painted in roses. Use caution when approaching as there are many nails in the dirt and broken glass… Learn more about Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / 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
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Fun Boundary Rip
A fun run one to the boundary of the OHV area. The trail has lots of bermed corners and many sandy sections. There is a great camping area with a nice view and a high… Learn more about Fun Boundary Rip
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Su / Sp
Kiss The Boundary
This trail is a fun blast through the hills with bermed corners, some washes, and occasional deep whoops. This trail just kisses the boundary between the Spangler OHV Area and BLM land. The trail is… Learn more about Kiss The Boundary