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Learn more about 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

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

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

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 Elliot Ranch Road

Elliot Ranch Road

Elliot Ranch Road in Foresthill, California, is a rugged, unpaved route in the Tahoe National Forest, offering access to various recreational activities. It serves as the starting point for challenging trails like the Green Valley…
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Total Miles

8.8

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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

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

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

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

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

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

230.2

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about EMHT Segment 4: Fenner to Needles

EMHT Segment 4: Fenner to Needles

This is leg 4 of 4 to complete the entire East Mojave Heritage Trail (EMHT), a meandering and comprehensive tour of the Mojave Desert. Terrain will vary in this segment but is mostly hard pack.…
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Total Miles

144.5

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about 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

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

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

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

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 Farrington Siphon North

Farrington Siphon North

Farrington Siphon North Trail is a well-graded gravel road. It hugs a cliff edge 350 feet above Highway 395. It offers beautiful views of Mono Lake, Mono Craters, and the surrounding mountain peaks. It can…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Farrington Siphon South

Farrington Siphon South

This gravel trail is well-graded for most of the year. It takes you on a scenic journey through Sawmill Canyon. It offers beautiful views of Mt. Gibbs, Mt. Lewis, Parker Peak, Blacktop Peak, Mono Lake,…
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Total Miles

3.9

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about 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

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