Off-Road Trails in California

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Learn more about Cholla Chaos

Cholla Chaos

Holy forest of jumping cacti. They are almost impossible to avoid. There are pieces lying alongside the trail, taunting you, grabbing your boot as you go by. Aside from all that sticky mess, the trail…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops

Choose Your Own Adventure Whoops

Dirt trail that runs parallel to a set of private "active" train tracks. The beginning of this route off of Trona road is wide and used to be paved. It narrows quickly and turns into…
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Total Miles

1.6

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Spring

Learn more about City Highline Road

City Highline Road

This non-technical dirt road follows the power lines along the hills of San Francisquito Canyon. There are some neat views of the California aqueduct, and tons of little side roads. Most of the side roads…
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Total Miles

9.7

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Clark Dry Lake

Clark Dry Lake

This hidden gem is part of Anza Borrego Desert State Tark. From the Boreggo Salton Seaway turn into Rockhouse Canyon Road. The sign at the intersection says "no exit" but the road is long and…
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Total Miles

2.3

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Clarks Summit

Clarks Summit

Explore the back side of Snow Summit Ski Area in the picturesque San Bernardino National Forest. The upper portion of Clarks Summit offers spectacular scenic lookouts and connects with Skyline Drive (Trail #73), which leads…
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Total Miles

29.5

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Clavey Crossing to Bourland Meadow

Clavey Crossing to Bourland Meadow

This route has creek crossings as well as river crossings! This is a very pretty and scenic area with plenty of areas to camp along the water. The trail has some larger rocks and ruts…
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Total Miles

6.5

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer

Learn more about Clawhammer

Clawhammer

This is a fun little trail that is a little less intense than trails like Jackhammer or Wrecking Ball. Many of the obstacles on this trail have a bypass. Of course, if you choose to…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

7 Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cleghorn Bar

Cleghorn Bar

This is a fun drive with varying terrain. Green-sticker vehicles allowed and staging is available toward the beginning of the ride. Look for the sign that starts the 4WD riding. This routes takes you through…
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Total Miles

11.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Cleghorn Ridge

Cleghorn Ridge

Cleghorn Ridge features excellent views and challenging obstacles. There is plenty of space at trailheads to pull over and air down\up. Weekends can get busy, but most of the trail has room to pass. Some…
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Total Miles

13.9

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Coarse Gold Road 5N24

Coarse Gold Road 5N24

This trail is a short connector and gatekeeper to Del Sur Ridge 6N18. A couple of points feature nice views of surrounding canyons and chaparral. Deep ruts and erosion give this trail a bit of…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cold Spring

Cold Spring

This trail will take you to a wetland area where multiple springs emerge from the mountainside. There is a dispersed camping area at the end where it turns into some hiking trails that give an…
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Total Miles

0.8

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Converse - 13S07/13S50

Converse - 13S07/13S50

This is a short loop dirt road in Sequoia National Forest. Along the loop, you can find a few spots perfect for tent camping, with plenty of room for up to 2 to 3 tents…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

Climb along the side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains above Mono Lake on this beautiful SUV route. Check out views of the valley as well as Lundy Lake, and make time to visit an abandoned…
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Total Miles

8.0

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Corral Hollow

Corral Hollow

This trail, open to green-sticker vehicles, starts out with a steep climb through thick mule ear meadows up to a high ridge. Stop to enjoy the beautiful views of Bear Valley Ski Area and Mokelumne…
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Total Miles

13.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Cottonwood Canyon Road

Cottonwood Canyon Road

This is a moderate route for experienced off-road drivers, starting from Stovepipe Wells campground and ending with another foot-traffic-only trail, with 2800 feet continuous elevation from 33 feet under sea level. It takes 2 hours…
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Total Miles

19.4

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cougar Buttes to Slash X Ranch Cafe

Cougar Buttes to Slash X Ranch Cafe

This is a challenging ride from the Cougar Buttes area in Lucerne Valley out to Slash X Ranch Cafe. The route will take you past the Hercules Finger rock formation. Expect open desert riding mixed…
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Total Miles

29.8

Tech Rating

6 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Cow flat

Cow flat

This is a lightly traveled, narrow dirt road with steep grades. It's one vehicle wide with places to pass. Uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and erosion leaves you staring over the edge of…
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Total Miles

14.2

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer

Learn more about Coxey Road

Coxey Road

Nice, easy going, wide sandy trail connecting other great OHV roads. The trail runs from Grapevine Canyon Road to Bowen Ranch Road. Look for the sign for 3N14 off Grapevine Canyon Road to start the…
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Total Miles

7.2

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Coyote Lake

Coyote Lake

Total Miles

3.8

Tech Rating

8 Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Crater Mountain Loop

Crater Mountain Loop

This is a nice easy trail. The first 7 miles are smooth and 2 cars wide, with some small washouts. In a SXS, you can dive comfortably at about 30 MPH or faster. The next…
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Total Miles

22.4

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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