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Learn more about North Fork Crossing
North Fork Crossing

North Fork Crossing

This trail starts off as forest roads meandering down the canyon. As you get near the bottom and second half the trail ruts get deeper and the trail gets slightly overgrown. At the bottom is…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about North Fork Lubken Creek Canyon
North Fork Lubken Creek Canyon

North Fork Lubken Creek Canyon

This out-and-back trail starts just off Horseshoe Meadows Road. It is a sandy trail with various rock garden obstacles. Heavy ruts are also found at various spots but can be bypassed with smart, cautious driving.…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about North Fork Palm Wash
North Fork Palm Wash

North Fork Palm Wash

North Fork Palm Wash is an 8.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. North Palm Wash extends from the Santa Rosa Mountains and flows eastward through the Truckhaven section…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Main Divide Road
North Main Divide Road

North Main Divide Road

Tucked amidst the hustle and bustle of Southern California's heavily-populated coast is a slice of heaven called the Cleveland National Forest. This mountainous region is undeveloped, save for a few great trails connecting world-class views…
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Total Miles
12.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Shore - Easy
North Shore - Easy

North Shore - Easy

This is a much faster trail to the north shore of Senator's Wash Reservoir, suitable for just about any vehicle. It's a graded road with several areas to pass and there are plenty of donkeys…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about North Shore One
North Shore One

North Shore One

This bumpy out and back provides excellent access to the north shore fee area for camping and water activities. The trail's end features many great spots with shady trees, nice places to camp, pit toilets,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Northern Black Mountain Road
Northern Black Mountain Road

Northern Black Mountain Road

This section of the black mountain road is a pretty easy way to get to the top and enjoy nearly 360deg views of the surrounding desert, the mountains, the Indian Pass wilderness, and the Imperial…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Nyo Crater Road
Nyo Crater Road

Nyo Crater Road

This trail is the main path to get to the Inyo Crater Trailhead. It is fairly well maintained. It starts just off the Mammoth Scenic Loop. The trail winds its way through a forest. This…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oak Springs
Oak Springs

Oak Springs

This trail takes the adventurer from the turnoff for Psyco Ranch; beware, it's private. From here, the trail drops down the hill to Oak Springs. The hill down is a bit loose and off-camber, and…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Obsidian Dome
Obsidian Dome

Obsidian Dome

The Obsidian Dome is one of many places where you can experience the immensity and the history of volcanic activity in the Mammoth Lakes area. The road starts out paved but quickly turns to gravel…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake
Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake

Obsidian Dome to Grant Lake

The trail is a good day ride with great views and nice lookout points overlooking June Lake and Grant Lake. Most of the trail up to the Junction is trails through pine forest, 2nd half…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ocotillo Out and Back 661
Ocotillo Out and Back 661

Ocotillo Out and Back 661

This lovely out-and-back runs right to the foothills of the Stud Mountains. The craggy rocks combined with the forest of spiky ocotillo are quite a sight to see. The trail's end is a rock-bordered parking/…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Ocotillo to Train Bridge
Ocotillo to Train Bridge

Ocotillo to Train Bridge

Leaving Highway 78, the wash is large and wide enough for a few cars. As you get further into the trail, the wash tightens up and becomes wide enough for 1 car. The wash turns…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Ocotillo Wells SVRA
Ocotillo Wells SVRA

Ocotillo Wells SVRA

This trail passes west to east through the heart of Ocotillo Wells SVRA and provides an introduction to the area. You'll get a feel for the obscure terrain and have access to many side roads…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Odessa-Doran Loop
Odessa-Doran Loop

Odessa-Doran Loop

This amazingly fun route winds north through Odessa Canyon and climbs into the Calico Mountains. From this high point, trail descends south through Doran Canyon. You'll see many open mines along the route, as well…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
6 Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge
Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge

Offshoot to Fish Creek Train Bridge

Fast pace sandy trail with low shrubs and a lot of turns. Most of the trail is not traveled much so the trail is smooth, single car wide at some points and opens up to…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oh Look, Joshua Trees
Oh Look, Joshua Trees

Oh Look, Joshua Trees

This is a fun loop through the hills featuring sandy washes, a steep rocky hill climb or descent (depending on the direction you travel), lots of terrain changes, and of course, Joshua trees. As you…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Oh My Muchacho
Oh My Muchacho

Oh My Muchacho

Coming through the Muchacho Mountain on the Padre Madre Mine Trail, you will reach a fork in the road. Oh My Muchacho takes a scenic trail and turns it into a technical challenge. There is…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oil Well Wash
Oil Well Wash

Oil Well Wash

Welcome to the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreational Area, the largest SVRA in California with more than 85,000 acres. OWSVRA is over 130 square miles with hundreds of miles of desert track open to all…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Ok Mine Rd. RTE 1937
Ok Mine Rd. RTE 1937

Ok Mine Rd. RTE 1937

This is a trail hidden within the mountains of Joshua Tree that detours from Old Dale Road and Brooklyn Mine. It cuts through the mountains on rocky shelf roads that descend and ascend on loose…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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