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Learn more about Sunbonnet Pass
Sunbonnet Pass

Sunbonnet Pass

We ran the trail in both directions; however, running from South to North takes you up the bigger rocks and has you go down the more mellow side. The views from the top are amazing;…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Swamp Lake
Swamp Lake

Swamp Lake

Contrary to what its name implies, Swamp Lake Trail is a high-elevation mountain route climbing over 9,500 feet at one point. Although much of the trail is heavily forested, the scenery is very impressive from…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swansea-Cerro Gordo Road
Swansea-Cerro Gordo Road

Swansea-Cerro Gordo Road

Road climbs rapidly through wilderness corridor to ridge atop Inyo Mountains. Great views, wildflowers and historical mining structures including a large tramway station. Route goes past Cerro Gordo Mines and Ghost Town. This private property…
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Total Miles
31.6
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Tack Hammer
Tack Hammer

Tack Hammer

Tack Hammer is a relatively easy trail with a couple of fun challenging obstacles, each with an easy bypass. This trail can be fun for just about anyone. There is a fun little optional rock…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tamarack Lakes 12E33
Tamarack Lakes 12E33

Tamarack Lakes 12E33

This trail starts across from Packer Lake. There is a staging area at the bottom if you need to trailer your rig. The trail heads up to Tamarack Lakes. The two lakes are almost the…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tanglefoot Canyon
Tanglefoot Canyon

Tanglefoot Canyon

This trail is located in the El Dorado National Forest in Amador County, FS Road 8N14. It's a nicely graded gravel route for a quarter of the way in. You will cross two bridges across…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tarantula Wash
Tarantula Wash

Tarantula 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
6.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tassajara
Tassajara

Tassajara

This is a beautiful, graded, well-maintained dirt road surrounded by the Ventana Wilderness. The road initially climbs an easy grade to Chews Ridge, then narrows and starts to descend a slightly more rocky and steep…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop

Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop

The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor…
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Total Miles
19.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Teagle Wash Road
Teagle Wash Road

Teagle Wash Road

This is an easy trail if you do not want to get out taking the same popular trail and getting into Trona Pinnacles. It is easy for off-road beginners with almost all stock 4WD and…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tecate Peak
Tecate Peak

Tecate Peak

This is a pretty mellow 2-track road leading to the top of Tecate Peak. The lower part of the trail is a grave road. If there has been a lot of rain, expect ruts! There…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Technical Rip Along Trona Road
Technical Rip Along Trona Road

Technical Rip Along Trona Road

This trail has some serious off-camber sections, steep loose rocky hills, very narrow sections, and washouts galore. There are large and longer rhythm sections of whoops and last-minute turns. Overall it's a pretty fun trail…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Tectonic Gorge Trail
Tectonic Gorge Trail

Tectonic Gorge 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
5.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tecuya Mountain Run
Tecuya Mountain Run

Tecuya Mountain Run

Fun trail that takes you to the top of Tecuya Mountain with great 360-degree views of the area. Access via Cold Springs Canyon trail (20W04) for a great uphill warm-up. Once leaving the peak of…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Texas Canyon Road 5N14
Texas Canyon Road 5N14

Texas Canyon Road 5N14

Texas Canyon Road is the north fork continuing from Rush Canyon Road. During most of the year, this road is an easy road to get to Rowher Flats black diamond trail and the open play…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Texas Hill Road
Texas Hill Road

Texas Hill Road

This 14.9 mile point-to-point trail takes you pass Lake Valley Reservoir up Monumental Ridge and towards Texas Hill. This trail has great views of the Big Valley Canyon. The trail is mostly single vehicle width…
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Total Miles
15.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about The "Shooting Range" Quarry
The

The "Shooting Range" Quarry

This out and back trail ends at a small turnaround loop with a great view. A short side trail heads up to the old abandoned mine, which features a few flat dispersed camping spots and…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about The Back-way to Imperial Gables
The Back-way to Imperial Gables

The Back-way to Imperial Gables

This more fun route to the ghost-like town of Imperial Gables takes the traveler through a soft sand wash for most of the run. It will eventually pop out of the wash onto loose off-camber…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles
The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles

The Easy Route to Trona Pinnacles

This is the main (occasionally) graded route to get to Trona Pinnacles. This hard-packed washboard road takes you across the desert and the shortest operating railroad in America. Be sure to stop and check for…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Escape Trail
The Escape Trail

The Escape Trail

The Escape Trail is a historical route dating back to 1850 and is a remote way into Death Valley, offering scenic views and a historical element. 14 miles in length, this is a route out…
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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