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Learn more about 3S121 - Whoopsie Test Ride

3S121 - Whoopsie Test Ride

This is a very sandy trail. Almost the entire one-mile track is full of whoops. This trail is fun for the side-by-side rider but probably not so fun to other vehicles unless you want to…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 3S151 Crowley Lake Trail

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…
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Total Miles

6.8

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 3S151 Side Spur Trail To Beach

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…
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Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 3S35J Water Tower Loop

3S35J Water Tower Loop

This sand trail is a fairly easy trail. It is a spur trail from various other trails. It has a couple of spots with off-camber sections. The trail is narrower in a few spots and…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about 3S37A

3S37A

This short trail climbs up to an overlook just above the 395. There are a couple of dispersed campsites along the route. The trail ends due to a couple of fallen trees but you can…
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Total Miles

0.6

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 4 South Coast Road-20S05.5

4 South Coast Road-20S05.5

This trail mostly follows a chaparral ridge in the southern part of Big Sur. This trail includes dramatic valley and ocean views. There is dispersed camping and established campgrounds. This trail goes adjacent to Fort…
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Total Miles

9.4

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about 40 to 95 through Homer Mountain

40 to 95 through Homer Mountain

Start by exiting I-40 at Water Road and heading north on Piute Valley Trail. The first section of this is pretty high-speed stuff--50 mph or more--but use caution, as there are desert tortoises, road runners,…
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Total Miles

19.1

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 4000 Foot Road

4000 Foot Road

This trail is mainly dirt with shallow creek crossings. After rainfall or snow, rocks and downed trees may be potential obstacles as are deep ruts. This trail can be very easy during dry seasons as…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 4N11

4N11

The trail starts as a well-maintained road (Big Rock Creek) from the west, or Angeles Crest if starting from the east. It is a short trail, but is very scenic and has creek crossings during…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 4x4 Trona Pinnacles Playground Scenic Tour

4x4 Trona Pinnacles Playground Scenic Tour

4x4 is recommended for this outer trail through the Trona Pinnacles National Conservation Area. Some of the trail is hard-packed mixed with a few rock shelves and some sandy wash crossings. There are many offshoot…
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Total Miles

3.0

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about 506

506

Road 506 is another road that has some really cool rock writing that people have left over the years, it is a cool area to check out as well as camp. It runs through Bureau…
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Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about 5S01 Indian Truck Trail

5S01 Indian Truck Trail

5S01 Indian Truck Trail is a 7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Indian Truck Trail ascends 2,500 feet over the 7-mile drive from the Temescal…
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Total Miles

7.0

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 5S06 Idyllwild Control

5S06 Idyllwild Control

5S06 Idyllwild Control is a 6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the San Bernardino National Forest, San Jacinto Ranger District. 5S06 climbs from Highway 74 nearly 3,000 feet, ending at the intersection…
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Total Miles

6.1

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 62 to 40 Cut Off

62 to 40 Cut Off

Take 62 from Joshua Tree to Cardiz Road (fill up in 29 Palms--there's no service station beyond that). Turning north off the highway onto the dirt at Cardiz Road, you're immediately greeted by the skeleton…
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Total Miles

56.6

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 662

662

Road Number 662 is a mix surface of gravel, rock, and sand, with some sections more rutted and washed out. Some of these trails have steep inclines and some large rocks. Also, be aware this…
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Total Miles

7.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about 6S13 - Thomas Mountain Road

6S13 - Thomas Mountain Road

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and sand. Muddy conditions should be expected during the rainy season. The trail is primarily one vehicle wide with some portions wide enough for passing oncoming traffic. Steep…
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Total Miles

8.1

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about 852

852

Big open views with plenty of spots to pull over and camp. This road runs through Bureau Land Management, it is a mix surface of gravel, road, and sand, with some sections more rutted, rocky,…
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Total Miles

5.5

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about 8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road

8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure…
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Total Miles

10.6

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring

Learn more about 95 to Balancing Rock Camp

95 to Balancing Rock Camp

This is a slow but easy trail heading east from 95 to Balancing Rock Camp. Existing ruts and additional rain can make this trail more difficult. From 95, turn east at Old Cable Trail. Follow…
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Total Miles

3.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail

Abandoned Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Trail

The Dutch Cleanser Mine in Red Rock Canyon State Park is the perfect place to end your adventure or have lunch when exploring the area. The Mine is massive as you can walk in and…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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