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Learn more about San Francisquito Motorway
San Francisquito Motorway

San Francisquito Motorway

This is a relatively easy dirt road just outside Santa Clarita. It is usually low-traffic, and the main road doesn't even require 4x4. There are however several side trails (mostly short) that are steep, rutted,…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)
San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)

San Jacinto Ridge Trail (FS 5S09)

San Jacinto Ridge is a two-way trail running East to West between the Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Highway (SR 243) and Bee Canyon Road (FS 5S07) in the San Bernardino National Forest. Comprised of mostly hard-pack dirt,…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about San Martin
San Martin

San Martin

San Martin is a short trail dotted with many campsites along the San Martin Ridgeline. The trail stays mostly above the fog line, offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. The trail dead-ends at a…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about San Martin Cliffside
San Martin Cliffside

San Martin Cliffside

A short and rough trail for high clearance 4x4s. It leads through manzanitas groves to a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The trail is marked with caution tape and a handwritten note "High Clearance 4x4s…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sand Highway
Sand Highway

Sand Highway

This section of the gas pipeline road will take you north to south across most of the Spangler Hills OHV area. It's mostly straight, with a few turns overall. It's sandy for the most part…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Sandstone Canyon Trail
Sandstone Canyon Trail

Sandstone Canyon Trail

Sandstone Canyon Trail is a 3.4-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail provides the unique opportunity to drive in one of the only slot canyons…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sandy
Sandy

Sandy

This area is prone to flooding, some sections of this road either drive in a wash or through one, please be careful in the rainy season. The road runs through Bureau Land Management, in sections,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sandy Hill Camp Overlook
Sandy Hill Camp Overlook

Sandy Hill Camp Overlook

A great camp for capable vehicles. This trail takes you through the washes that border the main camping and staging area. The short jaunt up the hill leads to a spectacular camping spot with a…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Santa Rosa Truck Trail 7S02
Santa Rosa Truck Trail 7S02

Santa Rosa Truck Trail 7S02

Santa Rosa Truck Trail is an out-and-back well-maintained fire road that climbs to over 8000ft. The lower parts are smooth and wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other. As it rises in elevation…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail

Santa Ysabel Truck Trail

Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Sapps Hill
Sapps Hill

Sapps Hill

An easy trail with a few mud holes after a summer thunderstorm. There are plenty of places for dispersed camping along the route, and if you drive all the way to the end, you will…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs

This is short spur trail off of the Harry Wade Exit Route. Expect similar conditions to what has been experienced on HWER albeit with a bit more washboard and cross-graining. There are a few washes…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sardine Lakes
Sardine Lakes

Sardine Lakes

This trail starts off with just a gravel road, however, the further you go up the tougher it gets. As you progress up you will see many rigs parked off to the side and people…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Savoy Road
Savoy Road

Savoy Road

This trail starts out as a wide sandy wash. It narrows early after a few dispersed camping sites then transitions to a very whooped out section of hardpack. As the trail progresses further into the…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Savoy's Bumpy Return
Savoy's Bumpy Return

Savoy's Bumpy Return

A narrow, steep rutted way to get to or from Savoy. This trail is very whooped with steep hills, loose sand, and tight transitions. There are Joshua trees all over the place, and if you're…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sawmill Trail 7S05
Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail 7S05

Sawmill Trail is a rocky and loose out-and-back trail. The lower section starts fairly wide but narrows to a single-vehicle width for the remainder of the climb. There are numerous switchbacks and areas with large…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Sawpit Connector
Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector

Sawpit Connector is a connecting trail from Burnt Mill to Sawpit Canyon. It is a dirt trail. There is potential for deep ruts throughout the trail. This connector is short but scenic. Views of Silverwood…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC176 Gold Canyon Road
SC176 Gold Canyon Road

SC176 Gold Canyon Road

This 6-mile sandy road starts at Jawbone Canyon Road. It travels north through sandy washes. Off-camber, deep sand, and ruts are the main obstacles. Then it is a steep climb on an uneven and winding…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road
SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

SC251 Jawbone Road to Gold Canyon Road

This 4-mile trail is primarily sandy. It's just wide enough for one vehicle and drops almost 1,200 feet. Consider low gear at times to save your brakes. A 4x4 with high clearance is recommended; a…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SC39
SC39

SC39

The beginning of trail starts right off SC103 and then begins a long climb into the mountains. This section provides great views of the Piute Mountains to the West, Dove Springs down to the right,…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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