California
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
A developed campground among volcanic rock formations in Mojave National Preserve, perfect for exploring the backcountry loop trails.
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Overlanding Trails in California
Trails curated for overlanders in California.
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Pearsonville 76 Station
Last reliable fuel stop before heading into the backcountry from Highway 395, serving overlanders bound for Death Valley…
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EasyPismo Beach to Oceano Dunes OHV Area
Drive on the beach legally in California
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ModerateJohnson Valley OHV Network
Birthplace of King of the Hammers racing
California
ModerateOld Mojave Road
Historic desert crossing from river to railhead
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ModerateBackcountry Discovery Route – California (CABDR)
The Golden State's ultimate dirt highway
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DifficultSierras to Desert Trail
Alpine peaks to desert floor through mining history
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Evolution Valley Trailhead
Remote wilderness trailhead accessing the John Muir Trail and backcountry routes into Evolution Basin and beyond.
California
Bishop Shell Travel Center
Full-service fuel and resupply in Bishop, the primary staging town for Dusy-Ershim and Eastern Sierra adventures.
California
Lake Sabrina Campground
High-elevation USFS campground at 9,000 feet near Lake Sabrina, perfect for acclimatizing before tackling Dusy-Ershim.