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Learn more about Bedrock Mountain Loop
Bedrock Mountain Loop

Bedrock Mountain Loop

A moderately challenging loop around the bedrock mountains. There are many offshoots that are even more difficult; however, this one is a nice moderate way around the hill. There are good long climbs and some…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Bender Alley/Tinbenders
Bender Alley/Tinbenders

Bender Alley/Tinbenders

When you turn right off Wrecking Ball, you will see the plaque rock for Tinbender. There are optional lines, but in general, this trail is not as hard as Wrecking Ball. The view from the…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Berdoo Canyon
Berdoo Canyon

Berdoo Canyon

Wind your way up this canyon that is primarily sand and small rocks. There are a few extra credit options that do have bypasses, except for one or two obstacles at the end. Anything other…
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Total Miles
13.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big John Flat
Big John Flat

Big John Flat

The trail starts as a well maintained dirt road. About a 3 miles into the trail, the dirt is softer and the trail thins to one vehicle wide. There are two hill climbs that will…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Big Johnson
Big Johnson

Big Johnson

Big Johnson consists of two parts, upper and lower Big Johnson. Lower Big Johnson is the easier of the two, with Upper Big Johnson being just slightly more challenging. Both trails are fun and targeted…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Pine to Silver Canyon
Big Pine to Silver Canyon

Big Pine to Silver Canyon

Hard Pack dirt with small water crossings and mud holes the trail runs close to the Owens River so there is plenty of fishing, a small freshwater pond for summer swimming, plenty of off-grid camping…
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Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Springs East
Big Springs East

Big Springs East

The trail starts just off the 89. It starts off as an easy dirty road then winds its way through grassy meadows. As the trail climbs it gets a little harder. Things change as you…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail
Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

Big Valley Bluff Lookout Trail

This short 1.9-mile out-and-back trail takes you out to an old fire watch outpost. The structure has been removed and only the footings are left. The view from the point is breathtaking as you can…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bighorn Connector
Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector

Bighorn Connector is a well-used trail that connects the ends of adjacent BLM roads that terminate near the Bighorn Wilderness boundary to create a series of interconnected loops. It is an easy combination of sandy…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Black Canyon
Black Canyon

Black Canyon

This 2.5-mile trail leaves the valley floor and heads up the Black Canyon where it rises over 1,250 feet. The dirt road quickly turns into a very rocky path. The first real obstacle is crossing…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Gulch Jeep Trail
Black Gulch Jeep Trail

Black Gulch Jeep Trail

This is a very scenic and relaxed trail until a few steep climbs that require 4-low. There are awesome views of Lake Isabella and the surrounding country. There are a few private signs that do…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Black Mountain
Black Mountain

Black Mountain

This is a well-maintain fire road that takes you up to boulder basin group campsite. On the way there, you'll see some turns-outs for rock climbing and overlanding. During the winter months, trails may be…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Black Mountain Road
Black Mountain Road

Black Mountain Road

This is an easy trail that most stock vehicles could tackle. There are some really beautiful views, and the high point is the lookout, which gives a breathtaking view of the sunset. There are 5…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Mountain Wilderness Route
Black Mountain Wilderness Route

Black Mountain Wilderness Route

This secluded route is perfect for a day trip or a dispersed overnighter. You'll explore lava flow regions, an opal mine, the Tuffa Cave House, and Inscription Canyon filled with petroglyphs. The route (clockwise) starts…
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Total Miles
42.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Black Rock Canyon Trail
Black Rock Canyon Trail

Black Rock Canyon Trail

Black Rock Canyon is a moderate trail that starts off on soft sand and quickly becomes a compact dirt trail with rocks. You are welcomed with gorgeous vistas of the red rock cliffs and even…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Blair Valley Loop
Blair Valley Loop

Blair Valley Loop

Blair Valley Loop is a 7.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Blair Valley area is a collection of two small valleys with several attractions to see. The…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Blair Valley Pictographs
Blair Valley Pictographs

Blair Valley Pictographs

Blair Valley Pictographs is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This short dirt track ends at a small parking area and trailhead. A BLM informational…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BLM C1418
BLM C1418

BLM C1418

This sandy track climbs out of a wash at BLM S1426 and travels North towards New Dixie Mine Road and the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness. It is generally easy but there are a couple of tight…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BLM C2340
BLM C2340

BLM C2340

BLM C2340 is a rock and sand road that continues on from New Dixie Mine Road - BLM C2330 at a junction of numerous BLM roads in a small unnamed valley surrounded by the Bighorn…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about BLM C3429
BLM C3429

BLM C3429

BLM #C3429 is a sandy road that climbs from Cholla Road in the community of Johnson Valley, CA into the boulders along to the boundary of the Bighorn Mountains Wilderness. It is part of a…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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