Beginner Offroad Trails near Los Ranchos, California

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26E219 - Bald Mountain - Beginner Trails

26E219 - Bald Mountain, California

This scenic 4x4 trail includes something for everyone with its numerous difficult lines that can be bypassed by those looking for an easier route. At the peak of Bald Mountain and Hollywood Hill, you ...Read More

8S42 to Sand Flats - Beginner Trails

8S42 to Sand Flats, California

Forest route 8S42, part of the Red Mountain OHV trail system in the Sierra National Forest, includes mild off-road challenges, dense green forest, numerous camping opportunities and, best of all, acce...Read More

Jawbone Canyon Road - Beginner Trails

Jawbone Canyon Road, California

Jawbone Canyon Road provides a leisurely and scenic drive across a quickly changing landscape from the hot Mojave high desert to the cool Piute Mountains. Along the way, you can get close to an impres...Read More

26E330 - Powder Hill - Beginner Trails

26E330 - Powder Hill, California

This short, steep 4x4 trail, 26E330 - Powder Hill, is a small part of the Bald Mountain OHV trail network near Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Powder Hill includes some amazing views of th...Read More

6S13 - Chepo Saddle - Beginner Trails

6S13 - Chepo Saddle, California

6S13 - Chepo Saddle sits just outside Oakhurst, California, and north of Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Some mild 4x4 challenges along this trail lead up to the slabs, also known as Moon Roc...Read More

26E211 - Plain - Beginner Trails

26E211 - Plain, California

Part of the Bald Mountain OHV area in the Sierra National Forest east of Shaver Lake, California, 26E211 - Plain is a mellow and scenic trail. Plain makes for a great add-on to a day of wheeling throu...Read More

26E328 - Bald Mountain Basecamp - Beginner Trails

26E328 - Bald Mountain Basecamp, California

This short, moderately technical and scenic trail in the Bald Mountain OHV area in the Sierra National Forest sits just east of Shaver Lake, California. A challenging Creek Crossing/stair-step obstac...Read More

23E204 - Iron Lakes - Beginner Trails

23E204 - Iron Lakes, California

High in the Sierra National Forest, just south of the Yosemite National Park border is the hidden gem known as Iron Lakes. East of the small mountain town of Fish Camp, north of Bass Lake, and Oakhurs...Read More

26E327 - Lookout Rock - Beginner Trails

26E327 - Lookout Rock, California

Mildly challenging, scenic and unique, Lookout Rock is one of many 4x4 trails in the Bald Mountain OHV Area near Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. A creek crossing, a stair-step rock obstacl...Read More

Yellow Jacket Trail (Upper) / 20W24 / 126 - Beginner Trails

Yellow Jacket Trail (Upper) / 20W24 / 126, California

Yellow Jacket Upper was once an extreme trail that has now become easy. With a few tight areas and just one rocky area, this trail can be easily traveled in most stock 4x4's. Along the route, you wi...Read More

Iron Canyon - Beginner Trails

Iron Canyon, California

Red Rock Canyon State Park in California is a stunning desert landscape in the Mojave Desert. It is known for its dramatic red and tan sandstone cliffs, rugged rock formations, and scenic desert vista...Read More

Spanish OHV Route - Beginner Trails

Spanish OHV Route, California

Tucked up against the John Muir Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest, Spanish OHV Route climbs 2,500 feet up a ridgeline that affords spectacular views into Crown Valley, down the North Fork of th...Read More

Strawberry Lake Trail - Beginner Trails

Strawberry Lake Trail, California

Located in the Sierra National Forest just outside of Shaver Lake, Strawberry Lake is one of the prettiest little lakes you will find. The Sierra National Forest is a popular destination to escape and...Read More

23E278 - Haskel - Beginner Trails

23E278 - Haskel, California

Almost hidden off Rock Creek Road and Browns Meadow in the Sierra National Forest north of North Fork and East of Bass Lake is this short, but scenic and slightly challenging 4WD trail. 23E278 - Haske...Read More

Yellow Jacket Trail (Lower) / 20W24 / 126 - Beginner Trails

Yellow Jacket Trail (Lower) / 20W24 / 126, California

Yellow Jacket Trail used to be a trail of legends...one of the original extreme rock crawling off-road trails of the 90's. This trail has gone through some major changes over the years. Even though ...Read More

Del Sur Ridge - Beginner Trails

Del Sur Ridge, California

Del Sur Ridge, located in the Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita is rough dirt and gravel with several washed-out areas. The main trail is fairly easy and can be done in 2WD. High clearance i...Read More

7S04 - Browns Meadow - Beginner Trails

7S04 - Browns Meadow, California

7S04 Browns Meadow is high in the Sierra National Forest, north of North Fork and East of Bass Lake. This scenic and slightly challenging 4x4 trail provides a panoramic view of Shuteye peak and Chiqui...Read More

7S08 - Nine Line ( North ) - Beginner Trails

7S08 - Nine Line ( North ), California

7S08 - Nine Line (North) is north of Whiskey Falls in the Sierra National Forest, north of North Fork, California and east of Bass Lake. This short trail connects 8S09 - Peckinpah / Whiskey Road and t...Read More

7S08 - Nine Line - Beginner Trails

7S08 - Nine Line, California

7S08 - Nine Line sits just east of Whiskey Falls in the Sierra National Forest, north of North Fork, California, and east of Bass Lake. This trail travels through two active lumber sights followed by ...Read More

Black Rock Canyon - Beginner Trails

Black Rock Canyon, California

Located in Red Rock Canyon State Park, the Black Rock Canyon offroad trail takes you through striking badlands of dried mud and rugged, reddish-black lava rock canyons—an experience you won't forget. ...Read More

Hungry Valley SVRA - Rattler Trail - Beginner Trails

Hungry Valley SVRA - Rattler Trail, California

Rattler Trail is one of many off-road trails in the Hungry Valley SVRA (State Vehicular Recreation Area) just outside of the Gorman and Frazier Park mountain communities in Southern California. Over ...Read More

Hungry Valley SVRA - Old Cottonwood Trail - Beginner Trails

Hungry Valley SVRA - Old Cottonwood Trail, California

Old Cottonwood Trail is a short, but enjoyable trail in Hungry Valley SVRA (State Vehicular Recreation Area). Hungry Valley is just outside of the Gorman and Frazier Park mountain communities in South...Read More

Hungry Valley SVRA - Sterling Canyon Trail - Beginner Trails

Hungry Valley SVRA - Sterling Canyon Trail, California

Sterling Canyon Trail is a fun, but lesser known trail in Hungry Valley SVRA (State Vehicular Recreation Area). Hungry Valley is just outside of the Gorman and Frazier Park mountain communities in So...Read More

The Dutch Cleanser Mine - Beginner Trails

The Dutch Cleanser Mine, California

Once a common household staple, Old Dutch Cleanser was a familiar sight in homes and stores across America. Known for its powerful scrubbing ability, this pumicite-based cleaner was used on everything...Read More

7S02 - Rock Creek Road - Beginner Trails

7S02 - Rock Creek Road, California

Rock Creek Road is a long, fairly easy, and scenic forest trail. It is a back-bone trail in the Whiskey Falls, Chiquito Ridge, and Shuteye Peak areas of the Sierra National Forest outside North Fork,...Read More

Old Yosemite Coulterville Rd - Beginner Trails

Old Yosemite Coulterville Rd, California

Old Yosemite Coulterville Road is a historic trail located in Stanislaus National Forest that crosses over into Yosemite National Park. Coulterville Road was opened in 1874 and was the first highway ...Read More

Dough Flat Road - Beginner Trails

Dough Flat Road, California

Dough Flat Road, formerly Squaw Flat Road, is an easy 10-mile in-and-out dirt trail through the picturesque Topatopa Mountains within the stunning Los Padres National Forest. This trail traverses the...Read More

Whiskey Falls - Beginner Trails

Whiskey Falls, California

This long, easy dirt road curves through the mountains in the Sierra National Forest, north of North Fork, California and is best known for the Whiskey Falls waterfall and the Whiskey Falls Campground...Read More

Rancheria Road - Beginner Trails

Rancheria Road, California

Rancherio Road starts in the lowland oak-covered hills and rises into the majestic Sequoia National Forest. Breathtaking views are abundant along the way. Evans Flats Campground is located about 20...Read More

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