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Learn more about Tobacco Flats
Tobacco Flats

Tobacco Flats

This trail takes you near the 395 up to a viewpoint just below Mono Jim Peak. It travels through a valley where cows graze up to an area overlooking Convict Lake, Mono Lake, Mount Morrison,…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Tolumne Road/120 Bypass
Tolumne Road/120 Bypass

Tolumne Road/120 Bypass

This 5-mile point-to-point trail runs along HWY 120. The trail runs along the ridge of the Tolumne River Valley and gives excellent views of the valley below. The trail is mostly one vehicle with shallow…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Trail 1 Georgetown OHV
Trail 1 Georgetown OHV

Trail 1 Georgetown OHV

This starts on Trail 1 off of Darlington Ridge Road and continues to Trail 6 over the bridge and through Slate Mountain. From Slate Mountain, you're presented with more trail options. Lots of single tracks…
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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Trail 30
Trail 30

Trail 30

You can pick this trail up at Trail 26 or Trail 44, with many options to join intersecting trails that can range from challenging to novice. Depending on the direction you start from Trail 26,…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trail 71
Trail 71

Trail 71

It is recommended to catch this trail at Trail 30 and take the nice descent down along rocky, rutted trail that then levels off and weaves through a fun single track that intersects with other…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trans-Ocotillo Connector
Trans-Ocotillo Connector

Trans-Ocotillo Connector

This trail is all about fast running through desert washes. The western endpoint has easy road access and the eastern endpoint plugs into the extensive trail system north of Ocotillo. The washes are smooth and…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)
Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)

Trona Pinnacles Scenic Loop East (Easy)

An easy scenic loop around and through the Trona Pinnacles National Landmark that is accessible by passenger car with careful tire placement (easy trail, just be careful of your sidewalls on sharp rocks). This trail…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trona Pinnacles Scenic Route West
Trona Pinnacles Scenic Route West

Trona Pinnacles Scenic Route West

Located in California's Mojave desert just outside Death Valley is the otherworldly Trona Pinnacles. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the 3,800 acres here feature more than 500 odd-shaped tufa towers. The Trona Pinnacles…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road
Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road

Trona Road to Randsburg Wash Road

A sandy and whooped out wide trail between the two paved roads that cut across the area. It has frequent washouts and sandy crossings. Being in an OHV area, there are many trails to choose…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Trout Creek
Trout Creek

Trout Creek

This is a mostly dirt road into Trout Creek. This is a great trail to pair with other surrounding trails to make a nice trip or weekend out of it. There is a bridge crossing…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Trout Creek Trail

Trout Creek Trail

A nice trail that runs along Trout Creek. You will find a few creek crossings and rocks--it's not bad, but a lot of fun. As usual, there are a lot of trees down in the…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Truckhaven Trail
Truckhaven Trail

Truckhaven Trail

Truckhaven Trail is a 2.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The trail is restricted to street-legal vehicles. Truckhaven Trail trailhead is located on Highway S22 across…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Truckhaven Trail Side Loop
Truckhaven Trail Side Loop

Truckhaven Trail Side Loop

This side spur follows the North Fork Arroyo Salada. It leaves the Truckhaven Trail and then reconnects further down the trail. It's a beautiful, less traveled side trail--mostly sandy wash with some rocky obstacles to…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Trumbull Peak
Trumbull Peak

Trumbull Peak

This is a beautiful drive between the Groveland and Yosemite areas leading up to the (45-foot-tall) Trumbull Peak fire tower built in 1934-35. On your way to the tower, you will get some pretty breathtaking…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tule Canyon
Tule Canyon

Tule Canyon

The eastern end of this trail connects with the Tule Divide Trail, which is rated 3/10 (4+/10 if wet). Once you split off Tule Divide, this trail immediately becomes 4/10 (if wet, probably a 5+/10).…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
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Tule Divide

Tule Divide

The Tule Divide is an easy, pretty drive through the Sierra Pelona Range. The trail mostly follows Burns Canyon Road and other forest routes, which can be linked to local trails for more off-road enjoyment…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tule Wash
Tule Wash

Tule 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
13.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Tumco Townsite Loop
Tumco Townsite Loop

Tumco Townsite Loop

This trail leads past a very popular winter camping area near the abandoned townsite of Tumco. The townsite is closed to all vehicle traffic but can be explored on foot. Take some time to walk…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Turkey Claw
Turkey Claw

Turkey Claw

This is one of the more user-friendly trails in Johnson Valley. However, there are many bonus lines to keep even the biggest rigs occupied. Many of the obstacles have bypass lines, so even a smaller…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Turtle Mountain Road
Turtle Mountain Road

Turtle Mountain Road

This is a scenic 10-mile section of trail located directly off Highway 95 through the Mojave Desert, leading you to Section 4 of the Eastern Mojave Heritage Trail. There is a large pull-out at the…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall

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