Off Road

The Best Off Road Trails in California (United States)

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  • Fault Wash (Diana Lindsay)

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    near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    459f
    TrailRank
    19

    Diana Lindsay, in here book, names a wash which is about 130 yards to the east also Fault Wash. This track connects the Short Wash with the Cut across Trail . A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. Aft...

  • Military Wash

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    near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Distance
    7.66mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    19| Rating 4.0

    It connects the Crossover Trail with the Cut across Trail and continues north into the Badlands. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. After a rain some passages may become difficult. It was a militar...

    It;s a long flat wash on the west end of the Ocotillo Wells OHV area. This is a remote area of the park so I wouldn't tr...
    Michael Eric Winter
  • Piepkorn Loop

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    near Dos Cabezas, California (United States)
    Distance
    10.24mi
    Elevation +
    860f
    TrailRank
    19

    Track named after Mark Piepkorn, desert wanderer, who died on this track on Nov. 1, 1996. Most of the track is easy or moderate, but 2 or 3 passages are difficult, notably the Jojoba Drop-Off. See: https://www.youtube.c...

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  • near Borrego, California (United States)
    Distance
    35.52mi
    Elevation +
    600f
    TrailRank
    19

    A day trip in the Anza Borrego and in the adjoining desert area to the east. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance of about 8 inches is required. After a rain some passages may become difficult or impassable.

  • Dishpan

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    near Cedar Glen, California (United States)
    Distance
    23.86mi
    Elevation +
    3757f
    TrailRank
    19

    4x4 trail in big bear, high clearance needed. 33" tires minimum with at least 1 locker. Sliders an HD rear bumper a must.

  • near Desert Lodge, California (United States)
    Distance
    3.23mi
    Elevation +
    741f
    TrailRank
    19

    On the S2 exit on mile 79.1. 2.7 mile from the crossing with the S3. An excellent dirt road. Some small rocks in the road. A higher clearance vehicle is advised, but some regular cars will make it all the way.

  • All 3 OMG trails

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    near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    79.82mi
    Elevation +
    4852f
    TrailRank
    19

    The OMG trails are south of Chiriaco summit. Lots of steep climbs and descents, some side hill riding. Very cool technical riding.

  • near Chiriaco Summit, California (United States)
    Distance
    22.42mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    18

    A nice jeep trail from the Cottonwood visitor center to the I 10. The part up to point "Thermal Canyon Road" goes slightly up and down into Pinkham Canyon following some sandy washes. The road is a sometimes a bit ro...

  • Four Palms Spring

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    near Truckhaven, California (United States)
    Distance
    5.22mi
    Elevation +
    344f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofFour Palms Spring

    A side trip on your way from Borrego Springs to the Salton Sea. The palms were there but the spring was dry. Some pieces of petrified wood were found in this area. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required...

  • California Mecca

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    near Caleb (historical), California (United States)
    Distance
    13.51mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofCalifornia Mecca Photo ofCalifornia Mecca

    4x4 from Box Canyon road. Drive right on the Godwin Trail. After about 2 miles we leave the Godwin Trail on the right for an easier part up to the canal road. Follow the canal road up to a pumping station. Head left down...

  • Steel Pass Eureka Dunes 2.5 - GP

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    near Beveridge, California (United States)
    Distance
    45.68mi
    Elevation +
    4616f
    TrailRank
    16

    This great trail passes two clothing-optional warm springs, a plethora of rock coloration, one set of 2.5 ledge obstacles and Eureka Dunes. Eureka Dunes can be reached on a GP rated road.

  • Sperry Wash and Mines 2.0

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    near Tecopa, California (United States)
    Distance
    39.27mi
    Elevation +
    2851f
    TrailRank
    16

    Visit 3 lead mine groups above Noonday Camp, drive by old talc mines and go down Sperry Wash to Dumont Dunes.

  • Titus Canyon GP

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    near Bullfrog (historical), Nevada (United States)
    Distance
    26.32mi
    Elevation +
    2694f
    TrailRank
    16

    The most popular backcountry road in the park is one way from east to west. Winding through the Grapevine Mountains, the road passes a ghost town, petroglyphs at Klare Springs and winds through spectacular canyon narrows...

  • North Fork Palm Wash

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    near Truckhaven, California (United States)
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    830f
    TrailRank
    16

    When you have 2 hours of spare time on your way from Borrego Springs to the Salton Sea you may take this “short cut”. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. One steep descent. After a rain some passages m...

  • Badlands - Track

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    near Truckhaven, California (United States)
    Distance
    8.05mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    16

    I found no name for this track. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance of about 8 inches is required. You may encounter deep sand. After a rain some passages may become difficult or impassable.

  • Lake Tamarisk to Palen loop

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    near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    97.39mi
    Elevation +
    2900f
    TrailRank
    16

    LT to several mines then thru Palen pass to old stage coach station, then over the dunes to “The Tree”, then around the Desert Lily sanctuary and through the “Davies” cut to the old fish farm and back to LT.

  • near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    12.96mi
    Elevation +
    279f
    TrailRank
    16

    Beautiful and fragrant yellow purple and white flowers. Also a pretty good route to the dunes while avoiding the rough patch between the power line road and the dunes. Some pretty good vistas overlooking the dunes.

  • Aguereberry Point GP

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    near Harrisburg, California (United States)
    Distance
    6.73mi
    Elevation +
    1329f
    TrailRank
    16

    Get a high altitude (6,433') view of Death Valley from the west and also visit the Eureka Mine and Cashier Mill.

  • Blythe Solar Field

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    near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    55.77mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    16

    LT to sand dunes to Palen Pass road to Blythe Solar Field to I-10 to Coachella Valley Rd and return via Corn Springs Road.

  • Lake Tamarisk

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    near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    43.89mi
    Elevation +
    1260f
    TrailRank
    16

    LT to Pinto Wash almost to the end. Then we crossed the wash to the west side to a high panorama of the entire wash. We then followed a road/trail back into the wash and back to LT.

  • Pack Rat Wash

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    near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    16

    It connects the Crossover Trail with the Cut across Trail. A 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance is required. After a rain some passages may become difficult.

  • Lake Tamarisk to the dunes

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    near Lake Tamarisk, California (United States)
    Distance
    38.85mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    16

    LT to Corn Springs Road to Corn Springs overpass to the dunes to "The Tree" to Desert Lily sanctuary to Fish Farm and back to LT.

  • near Ocotillo Wells, California (United States)
    Distance
    7.36mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofCalifornia - Borrego Springs - Drive to Camels Head Loop

    More Anza Borrego Hiking Probably the most scenic route in the Anza Borrego Park, that's also easy to drive. WARNING: You need a higher clearance and AWD on this "road" Some make it even to the "Wind Caves" in a r...

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