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Summer is fast approaching us. What better way to spend it then on some trails in California?
We already gave you our Top 5 trails in the Southeast, but now it's time to sound off
on the Top 5 trails in the Golden State.
At number 5 on our list is Mendocino National Forest in Northwestern California.
Going on a trail in Mendocino is a completely serene nature experience. OHV Trails include
the Grindstone Ranger District and Upper Lake Ranger District Trails. The absence of paved
roads or highways crossing the forest makes Mendocino the perfect place if you’re looking
for tranquility and solitude.
Next on our list is California’s Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Areas in the Southeast!
These are the largest sand dunes open to OHVs in the United States. They sprawl from Southeastern
California all the way into Mexico. Going on the 1,000 square miles of the Algodones
Sand Dune system should definitely get your rig ready for Baja!
After you do that check out the Mojave National Preserve which is nestled between Los Angeles
and Las Vegas.
Mojave is the third largest national park in the country clocking in at a massive 16
million acres. Be sure to put the Afton Canyon, Cedar Canyon, Fort Piute, Aiken Mines and
Lava Tube on your wish list when planning out your trails.
Not too far from Mojave is our number 2 pick Johnson Valley.
This is home to one of the most grueling and legendary off-road competitions in the world:
the King of the Hammers. The so called “hammers” are a large mass of hills that best even the
most experienced off-roaders.
Extreme rock crawling isn’t all it has to offer though. You can also get your fill of
open deserts, dry lake beds and sand dunes.
The trail at the top of our list needs no introduction for off-roaders; it’s the legendary
Rubicon Trail. While it is only 22 miles long, Rubicon has gained a reputation for being
the premiere testing ground for 4x4 enthusiasts. It is home to the Jeep Jamboree and of course
gives its namesake to Rubicon variants of the Jeep Wrangler.
Famous obstacles like Post Pile, Walker Hill, Spider Lake, Chappie Rock, Buck Island Dam,
Big Sluice and more are sure to give you a challenge.
Wherever you take your 4x4 this summer, be sure to post videos of your adventures to
our facebook page here.
Until next time, I’m Ken with 4WheelOnline!