Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Creosote Wash
Creosote Wash

Creosote Wash

This trail is a sandy, rocky two-track on the southern section that leads to the Golden Valey wilderness boundary and access for hiking and equestrian use. The northern section transitions into a single track and…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Crofts Follie Trail
Crofts Follie Trail

Crofts Follie Trail

This is a single-track dirt trail with consistent switchbacks, shelf sections, and a constant climb up from the valley below. Easily accessible from CA 395, high clearance vehicles with 4x4 are recommended on this route.…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cross Over Trail
Cross Over Trail

Cross Over Trail

This is the main route to reach the northern part of Ocotillo Wells SVRA. It provides access to many fun side trails and ends at camping and picnic facilities along Hwy. S22. The north end…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Crystal Peak Mine Loop
Crystal Peak Mine Loop

Crystal Peak Mine Loop

This loop trail offers wide panoramas of endless mountain forests and picturesque views of multiple reservoirs all along an easily traversed dirt road. An exciting surprise awaits at the midway point of the trail--the Crystal…
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Total Miles
27.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cut Across Trail
Cut Across Trail

Cut Across Trail

Cut Across Trail is an 8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 out of 10 located mostly within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This trail is an important sand wash because it provides the major transition from…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Darwin Canyon
Darwin Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Deadman Loop
Deadman Loop

Deadman Loop

This forest service road starts off just off the 395. After a short, straight stint along the DeadMan's creek, it winds through the Inyo National Forest floor. There are many opportunities to stop and soak…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Deadman Pass
Deadman Pass

Deadman Pass

Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Death Valley/Big Pine Road East
Death Valley/Big Pine Road East

Death Valley/Big Pine Road East

This graded gravel road takes you from Scotty's Castle up to Crankshaft Crossing. This is where Tule Canyon Road splits off from Death Valley/Big Pine Road. The road can be relatively smooth when graded but…
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Total Miles
20.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Deer Lake, Gold Valley
Deer Lake, Gold Valley

Deer Lake, Gold Valley

Trail begins with an easy climb to a high scenic ridge above beautiful Deer Lake. The route then descends into rugged Gold Valley and heads north past mines and lakes. To modify the trip, you…
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Total Miles
39.8
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Deer Valley
Deer Valley

Deer Valley

This route can be completed as a short day trip and is a little bit easier in rating. It ends at the top of the mountain, in a nice place to have lunch or camp.…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Deer Valley - Part 2
Deer Valley - Part 2

Deer Valley - Part 2

The trailhead from Ebbett's pass starts off very challenging and heads South to North from highway 4 to highway 88 through the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is HIGHLY recommended to have lockers OR a winch.…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Del Sur Ridge 6N18
Del Sur Ridge 6N18

Del Sur Ridge 6N18

This is a great intermediate trail featuring beautiful views of surrounding canyons and chaparral. On clear days you can see a long stretch of the LA Aqueduct to the north. Most of the trail is…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Desert Front Trail
Desert Front Trail

Desert Front Trail

This trail is mainly a dirt road with sand in some areas, and off-camber turns with slight hills. When the trails are mainly dry in spring and summer, it is possible in 2WD. There are…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Desert Loop 660
Desert Loop 660

Desert Loop 660

Do you have a quick half-hour to explore a loop? This rocky trail has it all. Spiky ocotillo plants And prickly pear that in the season has harvestable fruit. Keep your eyes on the game…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Devilhead Road
Devilhead Road

Devilhead Road

This is an easy fire road in dry weather and a fun mud run in wet weather. The road doubles as the southern entrance to Knoxville, OHV, and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. It then…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Diablo Dropoff
Diablo Dropoff

Diablo Dropoff

Diablo Dropoff is a 2.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. In the middle of the Deep of the Carrizo Badlands portion of the ABDSP lies the…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dill Scenic Trail
Dill Scenic Trail

Dill Scenic Trail

The Dill Scenic Trail is an out and back at Shasta National Forest in California. There are great views of Mount Shasta as well as the surrounding mountains. This trail is not difficult by any…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Dishpan Springs
Dishpan Springs

Dishpan Springs

Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ditch Digger
Ditch Digger

Ditch Digger

This is an area of BLM land on the North Fork of the Mokelumne River off Highway 26, just outside of Red Corral, California. Parts of the trail are un-maintained dirt roads, sections of which…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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