Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Leaving Lark
Leaving Lark

Leaving Lark

This route is excellent for heading out from the Lark, OHV area into the hills for some wild singletrack fun. Remember that all bikes on the main road must be plated with licensed drivers. This…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Leavitt Lake
Leavitt Lake

Leavitt Lake

Leavitt Lake is a beautiful and scenic out-and-back trail on top of Sonora Pass/Highway 108. This trail follows Leavitt Creek and takes you up the canyon with incredible views all around. The trail does have…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lee's Camp Road
Lee's Camp Road

Lee's Camp Road

A rugged backcountry route, Lee's Camp Road (AKA Upper Echo Canyon) climbs up out of Echo Canyon and Death Valley National Park to Amargosa, NV. It is a moderately difficult 13-mile trail with numerous rock…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Leg Day
Leg Day

Leg Day

The western section of this trail is what provides the namesake. Lots of endless whoops. Big transitions and long sandy sections of sand. Good suspension travel is a must. The trail borders the Golden Valley…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Leona Divide
Leona Divide

Leona Divide

This is a relatively easy scenic drive down Forest Route 6N04, also known as Leona Divide. It can be run in both directions, beginning at either the trailhead on Bouquet Canyon Road or San Francisquito…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Letts Lake
Letts Lake

Letts Lake

This trail is a little less than 4 miles and leads to Letts Lake and campground. As the only lake in the lower half of Mendocino NF, it is worth visiting. There are four campsites…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Liebre Mountain
Liebre Mountain

Liebre Mountain

Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lil Bit of Everything ST
Lil Bit of Everything ST

Lil Bit of Everything ST

Wow, what a stunning intermediate trail. It really does have a bit little bit of everything. The views keep coming with every turn and crest of a hill. There are Joshua trees scattered around in…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Lippincott Pass
Lippincott Pass

Lippincott Pass

This short but steep trail links Saline Valley and Racetrack Valley. The shelf trail is famously narrow as it winds through Last Chance Range with a number of off-camber sections, rock gardens, and tight turns.…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter
Learn more about Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop
Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop

Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop

Hidden in the Mecca Hills just South of Joshua Tree National Park is a fun little trail that winds you through tight canyon washes surrounded by high vertical cliffs of up to 40 feet. The…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Little Hot Creek Hill Loop
Little Hot Creek Hill Loop

Little Hot Creek Hill Loop

This nice loop travels up a hill with many stunning views of the Eastern Sierras and valleys below. The trail is sandy dirt, which kicks up a lot of dust. The loop can be traveled…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Lloyds
Lloyds

Lloyds

This is a single track that gets heavy use. It is pretty easy to follow and well maintained and established. It is very well-marked and has many signs so you don't get lost when crossing…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06
Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06

Lockwood Creek Trail - 20W06

This is the new Lockwood Creek Trail. The reason it's called "new" is that this trail used to follow Lockwood Creek, and the Forest Service has closed that part of the trail and combined it…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline
Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline

Log Cabin Mine Ridgeline

The first section of this trail climbs from 7200 feet up to 9000 feet in just over 3 miles. The trail starts off smooth but gets progressively rough as you climb the winding road. The…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lone Flower
Lone Flower

Lone Flower

If you're lucky enough you may find one lone flower along the road that grows in the remote California desert! This road has plenty of spots to pull over and camp. This road runs through…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Long Lake Trail/TKS-11
Long Lake Trail/TKS-11

Long Lake Trail/TKS-11

Long Lake Trail also known as TKS-11 is just short of a mile-long spur trail located off the Rubicon Trail just below the cemetery. This trail starts in the trees but soon pops out on…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Long Valley Loop Road
Long Valley Loop Road

Long Valley Loop Road

This loop is the second half of this out-and-back OHV trail. It's open to all types: 4X4's down to dirt bikes. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections, to ruts,…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Long Valley Road

Long Valley Road

The route starts at the end of Virginia Street, crossing some railroad tracks and turning into a graded dirt road. There are some washboard sections, and during early spring, it is quite muddy. Of course,…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Longo's Curse
Longo's Curse

Longo's Curse

Somewhat difficult Jeep trail near Copper Basin. One major obstacle cannot be bypassed. There is nice scenery on this trail, but the major emphasis is on conquering a series of obstacles. The major obstacle is…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Los Burros
Los Burros

Los Burros

An easy dirt road that leads into Los Padres National Forest. The trail does briefly cross through private property, be sure to go slow and not make any stops through this section. The road branches…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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