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Learn more about Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road

Walker Ridge Road to Indian Valley Reservoir Road

Walker Ridge Road is one of the main entrances to the Indian Valley Reservoir (CDFW) and the Walker Ridge Recreation Area (BLM). The road is gravel and accessible by most high-clearance vehicles. There are plenty…
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Total Miles

9.7

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Overlook

Wall Street Canyon Overlook

The Wall Street Canyon Overlook is a rugged, fun drive through the heart of the Calico Mountains. Visit the massive Bismarck Mine, then continue into the narrow Wall Street Canyon. The trip ends at a…
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Total Miles

9.6

Tech Rating

7 Difficult

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Wall Street Canyon Trail

Wall Street Canyon Trail

Take the back roads into Calico through the Wall Street Canyon Trail. Enjoy beautiful canyon views through this winding route that starts behind the Calico Mountains and takes you all the way to the heart…
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Total Miles

5.1

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Wander Mountains

Wander Mountains

This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the…
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Total Miles

23.9

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Warm Springs Canyon Road

Warm Springs Canyon Road

Warm Springs Canyon Road is a 25-mile rock road that climbs up out of Death Valley from West Side Road to meet Goler Canyon Road at Mengel Pass. The Death Valley National Park calls for…
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Total Miles

22.6

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Washington Gaston

Washington Gaston

The trail begins just beyond the charming town of Washington, nestled among towering, lush green pine trees. Shortly after the town, the well-maintained gravel road winds through dense forests of pine and spruce trees, traversing…
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Total Miles

14.0

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Weather Modification Station

Weather Modification Station

This is an old forest road that can be utilized if you have the proper rig. There is a water bar across it and the old trail signage is still up, but no "closed trail"…
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Total Miles

0.2

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Webber Mill

Webber Mill

Webber Mill is an easy gravel road that follows an 8-mile section of the Pony Express Trail and is also a small part of the Northern California BDR. The trail winds along the side of…
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Total Miles

8.1

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Wentworth Springs Trail

Wentworth Springs Trail

The Wentworth Springs Trail is located just west of Lake Tahoe in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range. This trail marks the original western end of the world-renowned Rubicon Trail. The Wentworth Springs trail can…
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Total Miles

8.3

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about West Camino Cielo

West Camino Cielo

This trail is a scenic ridgeline access road exceeding 4,000 feet, that traverses the Santa Ynez Mountain Range, one of the few east to west-oriented mountain ranges in the country, and offers amazing views of…
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Total Miles

9.7

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about West Dolomite Trail

West Dolomite Trail

This trail leads to the Dolomite Mine ruins within the Anza Borrego State Park. It begins as a flowy sandy trail and later transitions into a rocky trail as you near the mine. The path…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about West Side Road - DVNP

West Side Road - DVNP

Easy route around the west side of the dry lake bed in Death Valley. This route offers a different, and remote, perspective of the Devil's Golf Course and Badwater Basin. The route starts about 11…
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Total Miles

35.8

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

Learn more about West Tecuya OHV

West Tecuya OHV

This is a great section of single track in the Los Padres National Forest north of Frazier Park. Access via Cold Springs Canyon trail (20W04) for a great uphill warm-up. This trail is only accessible…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Western Boundary Road Main

Western Boundary Road Main

A quick rip along this section gives you hill climbs and great views from the tops. The whops can get a little large, and there are sandy wash crossings. Keep your eye out for one…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Wheeler Ridge

Wheeler Ridge

Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

6 Difficult

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about White Mountain

White Mountain

This is a great scenic trail in the Big Bear area. When run east to west, high clearance is recommended. If headed west to east, lockers would be required. Tall ledges and loose, rocky boulders…
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Total Miles

24.1

Tech Rating

7 Difficult

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about White Mountain Road

White Mountain Road

This trail starts near the Bristlecone Visitor Center. The road passes through the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, known for its exceptionally old bristlecone pine trees. The majority of this trail is a nicely graded dirt…
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Total Miles

11.6

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about Whitmore Gold Mines

Whitmore Gold Mines

This is a quick and easy trail that showcases some of the mining history of the western Mojave Desert. It is mostly hard-packed, and there are plenty of areas to park and walk to the…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Wildhorse Meadow - 2N93

Wildhorse Meadow - 2N93

2N93 Wildhorse Meadow is in the San Bernardino National Forest, southeast of Big Bear Lake. This trail has designated camping, with two yellow post sites on 2N93F. It's obvious where Wildhorse Meadow gets its name…
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Total Miles

11.0

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Wiley Well District Geode Beds

Wiley Well District Geode Beds

This short, sweet cutover is much easier and less technical than the Western Hauser Geode beds route. The hill transitions are less severe and steep. The northern half is private property and signage states that…
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Total Miles

1.9

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Winter, Spring, Fall

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