Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

Pinkham Canyon to Thermal Canyon Trail

From the Cottonwood entry gate area you will see the trailhead sign for Pinkham and Thermal Canyon Road. Here it is mostly flat and sandy for several miles. Traveling down the middle of a wide…
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Total Miles

12.5

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

Pinnacles to Spangler Hills OHV Area

A sandy and bumpy dirt road with frequent washouts and whoops. This is a direct dirt route connecting the Trona Pinnacles area to the edge of the Spangler Hills OHV Riding Area. There are more…
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Total Miles

5.3

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road

Pinyon Mountain Road is an 8.8-mile one-way point-to-point trail rated 5 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (ABDSP). Trails within the ABDSP are restricted to street-legal vehicles. With its three major off-roading…
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Total Miles

8.8

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

Pinyon Ridge Truck Trail

This is a mellow trail along Pinyon Ridge, which is just west of Vincent Gap and Blue Ridge. The trail itself is mellow and surrounded by - you guessed it - single-leaf/needle Pinyon pine trees,…
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Total Miles

4.0

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail

Pistol Point Trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass on this double track dirt trail. The trail ascends from an elevation of 8,820 feet to a maximum elevation of 9,286 feet. There is…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Pleasant Canyon

Pleasant Canyon

Total Miles

10.0

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about Plimco Mine Road at Spade Way

Plimco Mine Road at Spade Way

In spring/early summer, the creek can be pretty deep and the trail can have a few downed trees and/or be blocked by snow. Do not go past the dirt berm/barrier to follow Portello Park Road.…
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Total Miles

4.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Poker Flat

Poker Flat

A challenging drive that passes through two historic gold mining towns: Poker Flat and Howland Flat. The trail can be used as a shortcut between Downieville and La Porte. Trip to Saddleback Mountain Lookout Tower…
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Total Miles

28.2

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Pole Line Kelso Depot to Aiken Mine Road

Pole Line Kelso Depot to Aiken Mine Road

A little-used 18.5 mile route bisecting the East Mojave Desert along a line of old telephone poles put in place to support military training camps during WWII. The route is flat and a relatively straight…
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Total Miles

18.5

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pole Road (3V04)

Pole Road (3V04)

On Pole Road (3V04), with the Owens River to the south, the majestic Eastern Sierra mountain range to the west, the sprawling White Mountains to the east, and Casa Diablo to the northwest, you will…
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Total Miles

7.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Pole Road (4S04)

Pole Road (4S04)

Pole Road (4S04) is a mild dirt road mixed with shallow sand. It is 8 miles one way, 16 miles out and back. It has a few offshoots for camping and even has a route…
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Total Miles

7.8

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Portola "P" - NF14M03

Portola "P" - NF14M03

This trail accesses the Portola "P" above town. It starts out as a mellow two-track among the trees but quickly turns upward into a steep, loose, rocky scramble. Low range is required and this trail…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Powerline Ripper

Powerline Ripper

This is a section of the powerline trail. It has some challenging areas for autos and motos. Long sandy washes make up most of the flatter portions of the trail. Some sections are smooth and…
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Total Miles

13.1

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Pronghorn Trail

Pronghorn Trail

Most of the trail is on the easy side of moderate with a few narrow sections that could scratch larger vehicles. There are a few rocky sections, though it's mostly sandy (muddy if wet) with…
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Total Miles

3.3

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring

Learn more about Psycho Ranch Turnout

Psycho Ranch Turnout

This trail tears off from the main route of Coxey into the hills. There are a few singletrack turnoffs for those looking for some adventure. There were no natural camping spots noticed on this route.…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail

This is the 4X4 route to get to Indian Flats Campground. Do not attempt this trail in a stock-height two-wheel drive vehicle. There are several washouts and obstacles that you will high center on. Highly…
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Total Miles

4.3

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Pumpkin Patch Trail

Pumpkin Patch Trail

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

3.2

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Quarry Road 6N19

Quarry Road 6N19

This trail is a short connector and gatekeeper to Del Sur Ridge 6N18. A couple of points feature nice views of surrounding canyons and chaparral. The trail is also quite steep in certain spots. Deep…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about R20

R20

A wide trail that swerves with deep turns throughout the foothills of the Rand Mountain range, fast, fun, and nice views that connects to many other trails in the area. This trail is one of…
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Total Miles

6.6

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about R44

R44

Located in the Mojave desert in California, this trail runs alongside the Rand Mountain Range and is suitable for all off-road vehicles. This trail contains nice elevation gains with a fun trail that rolls and…
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Total Miles

4.6

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

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