The Narrows

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Winding through the El Paso Mountains near Ridgecrest, California, The Narrows offroad trail offers a thrilling desert adventure. Following the historic Goler Gulch, a once-famous mining route from the 1893 boom, this trail lives up to its name with a dramatically tight passage through rugged, volca...Read More
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Highlights of The Narrows

Desert Category IconDesert
Mine Category IconMine
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
3201 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
EP 146
Nearest Town
Ridgecrest
Nearest Services
Ridgecrest
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Ridgecrest Field Office

Overview

Winding through the El Paso Mountains near Ridgecrest, California, The Narrows offroad trail offers a thrilling desert adventure. Following the historic Goler Gulch, a once-famous mining route from the 1893 boom, this trail lives up to its name with a dramatically tight passage through rugged, volcanic-formed terrain, cementing its status as a "must-do" for offroad enthusiasts.

Combine the "The Narrows" with other trails to connect to the famous Burro Schmidt TunnelBickel Camp, or through Hobbs Wash on EP 15 as you make your way to the iconic Trona Pinnacles. Die-hard rock crawlers with stamina can even make a route to include Last Chance Canyon! The possibilities with this one make it a great choice to plan a trip around.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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16 Waypoints
50 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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