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Learn more about 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

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

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

Learn more about Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

Searles Valley Mineral Operations to 178

You will encounter various types of terrain on this 5.5-mile trail through the Argus Range: sand, rock obstacles, off-camber sections, steep inclines and declines, and washed-out and rutted stretches. The trail is primarily in BLM…
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Total Miles

5.5

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Senator Wash/Cistern Road

Senator Wash/Cistern Road

This is an excellent cut-across trail between Senator Wash and Cistern Rd. It is a rocky trail with fun, deep wash transitions and some nice flexy sections to test your suspension. Also, watch for sharp,…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Shady Rest Park Overlook

Shady Rest Park Overlook

This short trail takes you to an overlook high above Mammoth Lake's Shady Rest Park. Beautiful views of the town of Mammoth Lakes as well as Mammoth Mountain can be seen from this viewpoint. It…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Sharpless Ranch

Sharpless Ranch

This is a simple trail that leads from Lone Pine Canyon Road to Upper Lytle Creek Divide. It is an easy trail that is just a fun little uphill or downhill trail depending on direction…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sheep Canyon

Sheep Canyon

This is a very easy trail leading from Swarthout Canyon Road to Lytle Creek Road. No major obstacles, but the uphill portions can be a little slick. Street legal vehicles only.
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sheep Spring

Sheep Spring

Part of this trail is on ridges and is 2-3 difficulty level. Part of this is down in washes with decent-sized rocks, sand, drop-offs, and ramp-ups. It also changes regularly depending on usage and rain.…
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Total Miles

6.4

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Winter

Learn more about Shell Reef Expressway

Shell Reef Expressway

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

7.4

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sherman Pass

Sherman Pass

There are a couple of water crossings but the rocks aren't bad under them. Trees are down all over the area, so expect to hop some logs. This trail has quite the elevation change with…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

Sherman Pass 4x4 Jeep Trail

This trail is open year-round. It is a typical Sierra dirt-type trail with some rutting and snow left from previous years. The drive to the trailhead is easy, and coming from the west via Kernville…
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Total Miles

7.1

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sherwood Road

Sherwood Road

This is a 43-mile-long trek through dirt logging roads with spectacular views of the northern California redwoods. It is a great way to start a trip up the Mendocino coastline and on your way to…
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Total Miles

41.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Shirttail Canyon

Shirttail Canyon

The main attraction of this route is a popular swimming hole below Colfax-Foresthill Suspension Bridge. Our round-about way of getting there follows a paved road through historic Iowa Hill, then continues on a narrow, winding…
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Total Miles

24.6

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Short Wheelbase

Short Wheelbase

Short Wheelbase road is a gravel and sandy road that has very large washouts that dip down, a long wheelbase vehicle would have a hard time and may find themselves dragging their rear ends. These…
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Total Miles

4.2

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Shuteye Peak

Shuteye Peak

4WD section starts at 8.1 miles from the Start of Central Camp Road. There are some off-camber areas and a little "crawling". Water crossings, steep switchbacks, moderate rock obstacles, and amazing views at the Shuteye…
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Total Miles

12.1

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

7 Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Sidewinder Road to Picacho Wash

Sidewinder Road to Picacho Wash

This point-to-point trail connects the popular camping area on American Girl Mine Road to Yuma. This route takes you up and down steep portions of the Cargo Muchacho Mountains. This area is scattered with old…
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Total Miles

16.7

Tech Rating

5 Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

Sierra Pelona Ridge/Rowher OHV

This rugged backcountry drive climbs high to the ridgeline of the Sierra Pelona. After traversing the ridge for several scenic miles, it switchbacks down the mountain's northern side, offering outstanding views of Bouquet Reservoir. Most…
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Total Miles

14.4

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Signal Peak

Signal Peak

Signal Peak is neither "easy" nor "beginner", despite being deemed so by many locals in comparison to the Fordyce trail - which also begins from the Pierce Meadow Staging Area. It is recommended to have…
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Total Miles

4.0

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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