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Learn more about Racetrack Valley Road North
Racetrack Valley Road North

Racetrack Valley Road North

This rocky trail starts in the north at the Ubehebe Crater. It travels through a long canyon in the Panamint Range between Tin Mountain (8,927 feet), Dry Mountain (8,678 feet), and White Top Mountain (7,493…
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Total Miles
27.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Racetrack via Hunter Mountain
Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

Racetrack via Hunter Mountain

Large loop winds through mountains and across desert inside Death Valley National Park. Great scenery with stops at old mining camp and Racetrack Playa, known for its mysterious moving rocks. If you're on north side…
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Total Miles
50.1
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Rainbow Basin Loop
Rainbow Basin Loop

Rainbow Basin Loop

This trail begins off a nice paved highway and can be somewhat easy to miss at first glance. There is an established campground a couple of miles off this trail with pit toilets, pergolas for…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rainbow Wash
Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash

Rainbow Wash is a 6.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Rainbow Wash trail will take travelers deep into the Borrego Badlands. Most people view the…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rattlesnake Creek
Rattlesnake Creek

Rattlesnake Creek

This single-track trail winds through the creek, so there will be several water crossings. Like the entire area, there are cut logs, so keep your toes in. There are some off-camber good times to be…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon
RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

RC3331 Rattlesnake Canyon

A beautiful trail that winds its way from the deserts near Johnson Valley into a lush Joshua tree forest. Approximately 16 miles in length, this trail can be tackled in any high-clearance 4x4 vehicle, making…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop
Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop

Red Hills Road/Serpentine loop

Red Hills Recreation (BLM) area is a scenic day use only location. There are tons of hiking trails in the area, as well as the Serpentine Loop Trail which is a mild to moderate trail…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Red Mountain Road
Red Mountain Road

Red Mountain Road

This short 1.8-mile point-to-point trail connects Rattlesnake Road and Signal Hill Trail. Service vehicles typically use this trail to access the Signal towers on top of Signal Hill. It is also the back way out…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Red Rock Grade
Red Rock Grade

Red Rock Grade

This is a fun and moderately challenging spur trail off of Gasquet Mountain Road, beginning near a good campsite. Starting from the south, the road climbs up a series of rocky switchbacks and crosses a…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Reflector Road
Reflector Road

Reflector Road

This trail becomes very rocky and bouncy with off-camber sections. There are many low trees to get under. But the end of the trail rewards you with scenic views of various valleys and surrounding hillsides…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Remote
Remote

Remote

Great views of the California Desert, coupled with spots to pull over and camp. Be aware this area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one,…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Return to the Windmills
Return to the Windmills

Return to the Windmills

From the Y in the trail, things immediately start to become interesting. There's a deep sandy rut to cross, followed by a fun, fast, loose hill climb into the bouldery areas. Once at the top,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Ride to the Fish Pond
Ride to the Fish Pond

Ride to the Fish Pond

This trail is very easy, on this ride you'll see great views of the Orb Mountains and enjoy a great ride through easy terrain. At the final destination, you will find an old water trough…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421
Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut - BLM S1421

Roadrunner Rut is an easy dirt road that climbs into the jumbo boulder gardens and skirts along Black Lava Butte. It changes its name to BLM S1421 as it crosses into BLM lands and descends…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock Formations Loop
Rock Formations Loop

Rock Formations Loop

Fun and challenging trail through a bunch of the beautiful rock formations in the Spangler Hills OHV area. Sand, whoops, hill climbs, and loose rocky sections all throughout this adventure trail. Singletrack can be found…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rockhouse Canyon Road
Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road

Rockhouse Canyon Road is a 19.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail starts at the end of the Clark…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop
Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

Rocky Little Wilderness Border Loop

A nice easy loop to the wilderness border features a few large open camping spots suitable for very big rigs right off the highway. The loop features tight twists and turns with narrow sections and…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Rocky Road
Rocky Road

Rocky Road

This is an awesome route that takes you through some timber cuts and up and over some hills into weeds. The road is full of sun with some challenges along the way. Be aware that…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocky Top
Rocky Top

Rocky Top

A short trail with a couple of mud holes leading to a steep climb up loose rock. Do not attempt without 4WD, there are no turnaround points until you reach the top of the hill.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV
Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV

Rosebud Rocks to Wagon Wheel OHV

This trail begins or ends outside the town of Ridgecrest at a large, seemingly out-of-place rock formation painted in roses. Use caution when approaching as there are many nails in the dirt and broken glass…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
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