The Best Off Road Trails in California (United States)

Goler Wash/Mengel Pass 4x4 trip

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foretown

Distance

14.30mi

Elevation +

4016f

TrailRank

57

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4x4 trip to Death Valley through Goler Canyon and Mengel Pass Trail difficulty is mostly average, but it has a few tight and rocky spots that could be quite a bit challenging for some SUVs. Trip has been done in a most...

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Yuma 4x4 Cargo Muchacho Mtns 100619

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Perryco 1

Distance

11.62mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

52

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This is a short loop in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains, west of Yuma Arizona. The trails run from a 3.0 to a 4.5 with Jessie James being the 4.5 and Araz Wash at 3.0. You can do these trails in about 2-3 hrs if you do not ...

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Yuma 4x4 Expeditions Baja Quickie 2020

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Perryco 1

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Distance

409.75mi

Elevation +

12221f

TrailRank

39

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Day 1 and 2 of our 2020 Baja Quickie Run, February 9 &10. Day 1, Yuma to Ojos Negros, Day 2, Ojos Negros to Yuma. The second day we got snowed out and had to head back to Yuma. See you next time Baja...

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California Borrego Springs Fonds Wash - Palms - Arroya

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Efmer

Distance

18.88mi

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

35

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More Anza Borrego Hiking A 4x4 track along some short hikes. One of the more scenic rides / hikes in the area, it goes through canyons, washes, badlands and palm oasis. Check road conditions at the visitor center. ...

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Eagle Peak offroading

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foretown

Distance

27.85mi

Elevation +

3947f

TrailRank

34

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Short and relatively easy off road trip from Hwy108 to the Eagle Peak summit. Last 1/4 miles requires a short hike. Any 4x4 SUV with good all-terrain tires should be fine for this trip, however long family rigs could ...

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Lake Tamarisk

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rogerbroRoger Brown

Distance

45.99mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

31

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Some Indian artifacts (mortar and pistle ground into surrounding rock) in the Praying Nun area. Lots of ATVs were out to check them out.

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Yuma 4x4 Araz Wash 3.5

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Perryco 1

Distance

14.31mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

31

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This run is one of the main trails in the Cargo Muchacho Mountains, West of Yuma, AZ. Following this trail will give you access to several other trails that take off of Araz Wash and go throughout the Cargo Muchacho Mtns...

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Death Valley Nathional Park - Skidoo

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Grey3000

Distance

14.11mi

Elevation +

696f

TrailRank

30

A drive to the town site of Skidoo California and surrounding mines in Death Valley National Park. These are maintained dirt roads, but I would suggest a high clearance 4WD, I'm known to take Bonnie ( my car ) places I s...

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Red Cloud Mining District

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rogerbroRoger Brown

Distance

57.75mi

Elevation +

2031f

TrailRank

28

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Lake Tamarisk to S. Gasline Rd to several mines to Bradshaw Trail to old railway road to Red Cloud Crossing to N. Gasline Rd and return to Lake Tamarisk.

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GoatTrail, Dunes, Inspiration

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goletto

Distance

23.37mi

Elevation +

1148f

TrailRank

27

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An interesting day trip in the Anza Borrego with the possibility of side trips into the Hills of the Moon Wash and the Rainbow Wash. In the sand dunes you can test your 4x4 skills. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearan...

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California - Borrego Springs - Carrizo Canyon Road

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Efmer

Distance

13.56mi

Elevation +

686f

TrailRank

26

More Anza Borrego Hiking The road starts out as a very good, but sandy dirt road. You may even meet adventurous regular cars. Along the way the road may fork for a different route. The left (east) one was the best ...

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California - Borrego Springs - Rockhouse Canyon Road

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Efmer

Distance

12.47mi

Elevation +

1591f

TrailRank

26

More Anza Borrego Hiking The road leading into the Rockhouse Canyon. Drive the Rockhouse Tr. (aspalt), that turns into a wide, good dirt road. The road leads to the left (west) side of the canyon. This is where y...

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California - Borrego Springs - Cactus Garden

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Efmer

Distance

5.17mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

25

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More Anza Borrego Hiking The cactus garden is one of the best places to see cacti. The cactus garden is located in the rocky wash of Harper Canyon. From Highway 78 close to mile 84, drive the Kane Spring Road fo...

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Prolly butte to barn and down paradise

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Steve Bertling

Distance

9.92mi

Elevation +

463f

TrailRank

25

Took prolly butte down to the barn then went down through Jon and slaps old place. Can get around gate but people gate you.

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Panamint Springs to Furnace Creek via Lippincott Pass and Racetrack

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Jacq.1

Distance

147.52mi

Elevation +

6808f

TrailRank

25

A fabulous route through desert, Joshua Trees, salt lake and mountain pass, ending up at the high dessert attraction Racetrack. Most in Death Valley National Park. Most is easy to moderate, but the mountain pass needs so...

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NBR 02-18-2012

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Mike_Flys

Distance

55.28mi

Elevation +

1194f

TrailRank

25

Feb 18, 2012 9:33 am Westin Talic Mine and Sperry Wash Start at the corner of 160 just before Pahrump and the road to Tecopa the Old Spanish Trail. Trail rated a 2.5. The first part of it is a lot of ledge trails , and a...

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Jojoba Loop

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goletto

Distance

6.12mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

24

A nice short tour off Hwy S2. The name comes from the Jojoba bush which grows in this area. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. The jojoba bush, Simmondsia chinensis, English names: jojoba, goat nut, ...

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california - Orocopia Mountains - Red Canyon Trail

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Efmer

Distance

5.91mi

Elevation +

492f

TrailRank

23

A maintained dirt road leading to some hiking canyons On Interstate I 10 take exit 173 Chiriaco Summit. Turn right and take the old road (Pinto Road) west. You are now driving parallel to the I-10 towards Indio. A...

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california - Borrego Springs - Pumpkin Patch

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Efmer

Distance

7.51mi

Elevation +

108f

TrailRank

23

More Anza Borrego Hiking This is a way to get to the Pumpkin Patch. This part of the park is rather sandy, so be warned. An AWD is highly recommended and probably necessary. At HWY S22 mp 34-35 exit Arroya Salado...

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Tectonic Gorge

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goletto

Distance

6.27mi

Elevation +

528f

TrailRank

22

Also called Gettysburg Wash. At N33.270531 W 116.064393 you may turn south to an alternate route which runs in parallel. The track is in parts quite sandy, a 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. After ...

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California Borrego Springs Jasper Trail HW 78

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Efmer

Distance

11.62mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

21

More Anza Borrego Hiking Scenic 4x4 drive from S-22 Jasper trail to Highway 78. Check road conditions at the visitor center at Borrego Springs. As the road goes down steeply on some stretches with sand and boulders ro...

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Dixie Mountain Lookout

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NevadaRambler

Distance

10.76mi

Elevation +

2736f

TrailRank

21

4WD route to Dixie Mountain Lookout, Plumas National Forest, west of Frenchman Reservior, near Chilcoot, California, USA.

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20 Mule Team Canyon

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LawnmowerNotIncluded

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Distance

2.69mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

20

This great scenic road is located in Death Valley National Park. It offers amazing rock formations and secluded desert scenery. While this is a dirt/sand/rock road, 4WD or high clearance is not needed. It is located off ...

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Justin's Baja Oasis

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Perryco 1

Distance

85.18mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

20

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The Oasis along the Rio Hardy is a great base camp to stay at, with a lot of activities near by. Boating, Jeeping, side x sides or just relaxing it is an excellent location. The Oasis has beds and full kitchen facilities...

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Tapiado Roundtrip

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goletto

Distance

24.40mi

Elevation +

1033f

TrailRank

20

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Very scenic off-road track, usually of moderate difficulty, can become difficult after a heavy rain fall. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. Quite a number of interesting mud caves can be explored.

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