OHV Open Areas
Spangler Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Spangler Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area In March 2019, the John D. Dingell Act added 41,000 acres of open public land to the Spangler Hills
Jawbone Canyon OHV Open Area
Jawbone Canyon OHV Open Area From cross-country play to advanced technical routes, the Jawbone Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers over 7,000 acres of open-use public
Dove Springs OHV Open Area
Dove Springs OHV Open Area From cross-country play in the sandy bowl, to steep hill climbs, the Dove Springs OHV Open Area offers over 5,000
Share the Trail!
OHV collisions occur on the trail. To help avoid a collision, keep an eye out for fast moving vehicles and always be cautious. Consider installing a whip to improve your vehicle’s visibility. Slow down when your line of sight is obstructed or when nearby others. Follow the right of way: Motorized vehicles yield to bikes, pedestrians, and horses. Bikes yield to pedestrians and horses. Pedestrians yield to horses. Yield to those passing from behind or traveling uphill.
Popular OHV Routes
Bonanza Trail
Bonanza Trail Loop The Jawbone Canyon Area (centered along Jawbone Canyon Rd. in Eastern Kern County) is a geologically diverse region in California’s Western Mojave Desert.
Jawbone Canyon Loop
Jawbone Canyon Loop The Jawbone Canyon Area (centered along Jawbone Canyon Rd. in Eastern Kern County) is a geologically diverse region in California’s Western Mojave Desert.
Statewide Motorized Trail System
Statewide Motorized Trail System (SMTS) The SMTS is a proposed network of OHV trails across public land within California. The main SMTS trail is open
Piute Mountain Road / Sequoia NF
Piute Mountain Road / Sequoia National Forest – Street Legal Vehicles ONLY Piute Mountain Road traverses the mountain east from Bodfish, through Sequoia National Forest,
Dry Meadow Trail – (Motorcycle ONLY)
Dry Meadow Trail – (Motorcycle ONLY) Dry Meadow Trail starts at the end of Steve Spring Road 28S27B in the Piute Mountains and descends in
California City Designated Routes
California City Designated Routes The California City Designated Route System are trails that connect Randsburg with California City. They are intended to allow riders access
Bright Star Motorcycle Trail
Bright Star Motorcycle Trail The Bright Star Motorcycle Trail starts in the Piute Mountains on 28S27 near Inspiration Point, and terminates at the end of Erskine
Keep Our Desert Beautiful
Please respect the natural and historic landmarks found here. Leave No Trace; do not litter, loot, or vandalize, and report any such activities to law enforcement. Please respect all fences and no trespassing signs. Enjoy our desert lands responsibly and respectfully.
Dedicated to Ed Waldheim
Founder of the Friends of Jawbone (FOJ)
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