Dirt Bike Trails Near Alturas, California

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Warner Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
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Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

High Rock Canyon

High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern…
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Total Miles
61
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa

Janesville Singletrack

There is a good size parking area at the head of the trail for staging and the trail follows alongside the paved road, so extraction is possible at any moment if needed. The trail marker…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Sunstone Collection Area

This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has…
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Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Barnhardy Rd

Barnhardy Road is usually open August thru December. The road runs between Hot Springs Campground and Guano Campground. It is mostly a nice two-track, but there are some rutted and rocky sections. You will also…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Skyline Drive Trail

Skyline Drive is a beautiful drive through the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge. It takes you over several high plains and to a wonderful overlook that gives you a beautiful 360-degree view of the park. The…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su

Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop

The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Jack's Backbone

This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Willow Lake Road 29N14

Willow Lake Road takes you to Willow Lake Campground where there are opportunities for fishing, hiking, hot springs, geysers and wildlife viewing. The road in is doable in any high clearance vehicle. When approaching the…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Happy Valley Ridgeline

Mix of fire roads and old logging roads. The area has been scorched by fire recently. There are a lot of downed trees that cross the trail, be prepared with a chain saw or chain/rope.…
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Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Fort Sage

This is an out-of-the-way off-road area that is not well known to the general public, but it has marked trails spanning 28,598 acres, with newer facilities and plenty of privacy. Most of the trails are…
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Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Flook Lake

This trail accesses the Flook Lake playa, which is a dried up lake bed. This trail is very dusty in summer and extreme caution should be taken in spring or fall especially if there has…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Kamma Mountains

This route takes you from the Black Rock Desert playa through the Kamma Mountain Range and the Rye Patch Reservoir. Along this route, you will find hot springs, rock-hounding spots, and old placer mines. The…
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Total Miles
68.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Winnemucca Lake East Shore Caves

The route starts out on the north end of the dry lake bad. The road runs alongside a high-voltage power line so it is well-maintained. However, it is built on the sandy ancient shoreline that…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su

Sage Hen Wash/Sahwave Mountains

The route takes you along a High Voltage Power Line Road that is well maintained. The road is built on the ancient shoreline of Winnemucca Lake and in the wash of Sage Hen Valley. Much…
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Total Miles
30.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp