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ModerateJohnson Valley OHV Network
Birthplace of King of the Hammers racing
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Overlanding Trails in California
Trails curated for overlanders in California.
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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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Bishop Shell Travel Center
Full-service fuel and resupply in Bishop, the primary staging town for Dusy-Ershim and Eastern Sierra adventures.
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Lake Sabrina Campground
High-elevation USFS campground at 9,000 feet near Lake Sabrina, perfect for acclimatizing before tackling Dusy-Ershim.
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Evolution Valley Trailhead
Remote wilderness trailhead accessing the John Muir Trail and backcountry routes into Evolution Basin and beyond.
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Grandview Campground
Small USFS campground at 8,600 feet with massive Sierra views and proximity to backcountry trailheads.
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Big Pine Creek North Fork Trailhead
Gateway to the Palisades Glacier and some of California's most dramatic alpine terrain in the John Muir Wilderness.
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White Mountain Research Station
University of California high-altitude research facility offering limited resupply and emergency services to backcountry travelers.