Hard Pack dirt with small water crossings and mud holes the trail runs close to the Owens River so there is plenty of fishing, a small freshwater pond for summer swimming, plenty of off-grid camping… Learn more about Big Pine to Silver Canyon
Total Miles
19.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mazourka Canyon
High views of Owens Valley and the Sierra Nevada. Scenic camp spots along the northern half of this lightly used trail. Drive to the top of 9,412-ft. Mazourka Peak. Open to green-sticker vehicles. Many side… Learn more about Mazourka Canyon
Total Miles
34.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
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
Pole Road (3V04)
On Pole Road (3V04), with the Owens River to the south, the majestic Eastern Sierra mountain range to the west, the sprawling White Mountains to the east, and Casa Diablo to the northwest, you will… Learn more about Pole Road (3V04)
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wheeler Ridge
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su
The Reward Mine
This is a moderate trail that starts on a broken road just off the 395 Freeway on Manzanar Reward Road. You will climb up and over the hillside where you will be welcomed with an… Learn more about The Reward Mine
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
McAfee Rd.
Route starts at Fish Lake Hot Springs which has camps and a vault toilet. Area is patrolled by the sheriff, which is nice due to the high traffic at the springs. McAfee Road is not… Learn more about McAfee Rd.
Total Miles
50.5
Tech Rating
4
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
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
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
Dusy/Ershim Trail
Total Miles
28.5
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Swansea-Cerro Gordo Road
Road climbs rapidly through wilderness corridor to ridge atop Inyo Mountains. Great views, wildflowers and historical mining structures including a large tramway station. Route goes past Cerro Gordo Mines and Ghost Town. This private property… Learn more about Swansea-Cerro Gordo Road
Total Miles
30.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
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
Spanish Route
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
Teeth Rattler to The Crossing
This very easy two-lane, occasionally graded dirt road 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 the way.… Learn more about Teeth Rattler to The Crossing
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
This is 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… Learn more about The Easy Way Around Rock Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Rock Creek Rock Garden Hill Climb
A narrow, steep, seldom traveled trail that runs up the side of the hill. There are frequent rockslides leaving large boulders in the trail. The trail is sandy with very soft switchbacks and very steep… Learn more about Rock Creek Rock Garden Hill Climb
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Fa / Sp
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
Laurel Lakes
Climb to secluded, crystalclear mountain lakes at 10,000 ft. on the edge of John Muir Wilderness. Incredible views as you climb and look down from the top. Camp and fish at the lakes and along… Learn more about Laurel Lakes
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
The Road to Nowhere
Out and back trail. Steep, rocky terrain that winds tightly through the trees. There are two steep climbs that have soft dirt and rocks requiring the driver to maneuver around two very large trees. This… Learn more about The Road to Nowhere
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
Swamp Lake
Contrary to what its name implies, Swamp Lake Trail is a high-elevation mountain route climbing over 9,500 feet at one point. Although much of the trail is heavily forested, the scenery is very impressive from… Learn more about Swamp Lake
Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Emigrant Trail to "The Crossing"
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
Emigrant Pass from "The Crossing" to Silver Peak Road
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
Coyote Lake
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gilbert Ridge (28E213)
Gilbert Ridge (28E213) is a singletrack dirt bike trail that is suitable for all riders in the Inyo National Forest. Fast and flowy, it twists and turns under Gilbert Peak and leads to Dry Creek.… Learn more about Gilbert Ridge (28E213)
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / 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