California
Moderate
Backway to Kings Canyon
Sierra backcountry bypass to Kings Canyon country.
Surface: Dirt
California
Moderate
Calico Ghost Town Backcountry
Desert mining roads through colorful ghost town country.
California
Moderate
Afton Canyon to Kelso Dunes Route
Mojave Desert canyon to singing dunes
California
Moderate
Backway to Saline Valley
Desert crossing to clothing-optional hot springs
California
Easy
Coyote Flat Road – Anza-Borrego
Desert badlands cruise to hidden hot springs
California
Moderate
Johnson Valley to Lucerne Valley Trail
Desert connector through forgotten mining country
California
Easy
Big Bear Holcomb Valley
California's biggest gold rush site in the mountains
California
Moderate
Cleghorn Ridge Trail
San Bernardino Mountains ridge runner to desert views
California
Moderate
Mammoth Lakes Backcountry Loop
High Sierra volcanic terrain and alpine lakes
Idaho
Moderate
Forest Road 435 – Bear Valley Creek Road
Mining history meets wilderness backcountry access