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Learn more about Echo Canyon Road
Echo Canyon Road

Echo Canyon Road

An easy rock road accessing the Inyo Mine from Hwy 190 in Death Valley National Park. The Death Valley Backcountry and Wilderness Access Map describes Echo Canyon as high clearance the first three miles and…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eel's Cliff
Eel's Cliff

Eel's Cliff

This route will take you from Upper Lake all the way to Eel River/Lake Pillsbury. It begins with great views of the valley, plenty of camping and resting spots in-between, and ends with your choice…
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Total Miles
48.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about El Paseo Road
El Paseo Road

El Paseo Road

Dirt road for easy access to some great views of Red Rock Canyon. The climb into the canyon from Redrock Randsburg Road is graded nicely and maintained, with only a short section or two of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elephant Lake
Elephant Lake

Elephant Lake

This trail follows the South Fork of the John Day River and crosses a very remote area. It's a great area for camping and hiking. Destinations include Blacks Canyon, Izee Falls, and several historical sites.…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal
Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

Elizabeth Tunnel/South Portal

This is a short but challenging dirt and gravel trail from San Francisquito Canyon Road to the remainder of the USFS roads in the vicinity of Grass Mountain. This trail is historic in nature as…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elkhorn Road
Elkhorn Road

Elkhorn Road

The majority of the road is smooth and graded. However, there are sections that can have sticky mud, washed out from seasonal creeks that have a potential for high clearance. Carrizo Plain can get very…
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Total Miles
29.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Lake Trail
Ellis Lake Trail

Ellis Lake Trail

Ellis Lake trail is just a spur trail off Ellis Peak Trail. This trail takes you to Ellis Lake where you will find camping, hiking, and great views. It is important to note that this…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Peak Bike Trail
Ellis Peak Bike Trail

Ellis Peak Bike Trail

This trail has a few tougher sections. The views are some of the best around the lake! The trail starts where the pavement ends if you come up from Blackwood Canyon. This trail passes Ellis…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ellis Peak OHV Trail
Ellis Peak OHV Trail

Ellis Peak OHV Trail

This trail gets you close to the top of Ellis Peak. This is just a short trail however the views are worth the trip. Check out the Ellis Lake Trail and hike the Ellis Peak…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah
EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah

EMHT Segment 1: Needles to Ivanpah

This is leg 1 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), which is a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. Terrain will vary but is mostly hard pack. The…
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Total Miles
173.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge
EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge

EMHT Segment 2: Ivanpah to Rocky Ridge

This is leg 2 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT). The terrain includes hard-pack, loose rock, embedded rock, soft washes, loose soft sand, and lava rock. The route traverses both…
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Total Miles
191.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner
EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner

EMHT Segment 3: Rocky Ridge to Fenner

This is leg 3 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), which is a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. This 219-mile leg starts off with a steep shelf…
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Total Miles
230.0
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about EP207 Summit
EP207 Summit

EP207 Summit

This side trail, EP207, travels over 1,000 feet in just 1.5 miles up to the summit overlooking Red Rock/Randsberg Road. The double-track trail is just wide enough for a single vehicle. There are a few…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Eureka Peak
Eureka Peak

Eureka Peak

This trail takes you to Eureka Peak, which is a mountain top viewpoint allowing you to have a 360-degree view of the area from a high elevation. There are hiking trails throughout this area and…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eureka Valley Road
Eureka Valley Road

Eureka Valley Road

It is a short and dusty gravel road, and as the name implies, it is a road to discovery. The valley's shape alters the wind in such a way leading to the unique Eureka Dunes.…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fairmont Peak Summit
Fairmont Peak Summit

Fairmont Peak Summit

This trail climbs over 500 feet to the top of Fairmont Peak Tower. The route is rocky and uneven. Although a shorter route, airing down is highly recommended. Slow speeds are also recommended. Many rocks…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fargo Canyon
Fargo Canyon

Fargo Canyon

Conquer Fargo Canyon near Coachella, California (yes, the Coachella/Stagecoach music festival on the West Coast.) A challenging and exciting adventure awaits you on Fargo Canyon, located just north of I-10 east of Indio, California. Find…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fault Wash
Fault Wash

Fault Wash

Fault Wash is a point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within both the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. The north end of the trail starts within the ABDSP…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ferguson River Run
Ferguson River Run

Ferguson River Run

This bumpy out-and-back trail leads from the busy long-term visitor camping area near the Imperial Dam and Mesa Road way back into the boonies of the western shore of the Colorado River. Most of the…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Fish Creek Wash
Fish Creek Wash

Fish Creek Wash

Fish Creek Wash is a 37-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP). Trails within the ABDSP are restricted to street-legal vehicles. Fish Creek Wash is probably one…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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