desert

Las Vegas Dunes National Recreation Area

Submitted by LancerKath on Sun, 2008-08-03 10:54.
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Description: 
Dry desert sand and hills just north of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. This area, sometimes called Nellis Dunes, is owned by the BLM and is open to all off-road equipment (4 wheelers, dirt bikes, and licensed vehicles). Trails range from easy to difficult.
Area Type: 
Public Access
ATV
Motorcycle
4x4

Location

United States
36° 17' 28.788" N, 114° 56' 4.2036" W
See map: Google Maps
Difficulty (1=easiest, 5=most difficult): 
3 - moderate

Truckhaven

Submitted by justruns on Fri, 2008-04-18 10:33.
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Description: 
Truckhaven is a HUGE 4 Wheeling area on the west side of the Salton Sea near Salton City CA. Truckhaven is in Imperial County, northwest of the intersection of Hwy S22 and Hwy 86. Most people enter the area by taking N. Marina Blvd west from Hwy 86. Continue west past the residential area on N. Marina until the pavement ends then continue on the dirt. The area is bounded on the west by Anza Borrego Desert State Park, on the south by Hwy S22 on the east by Hwy 86 and on the north by Big Wash. Difficulty Level for the area range from 1 - 4 . Wide variety of desert terrain.
Area Type: 
4x4
Credit Link: 
http://www.justruns.com

Locations

United States
33° 17' 6.6948" N, 115° 59' 6.2484" W
See map: Google Maps
United States
33° 17' 6.6948" N, 115° 59' 6.2484" W
See map: Google Maps
Difficulty (1=easiest, 5=most difficult): 
3 - moderate

Pinyon Mountain Trail

Submitted by justruns on Thu, 2008-04-17 21:44.
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Description: 
This trail includes the "Squeeze" and "Heart Attach Hill" . (The Squeeze will not accomodate full size vehicles and there are no alternative routes.) Directions to Pinyon Mountain Trail: From El Cajon CA (I8 & 67) Take Hwy 67 north to Ramona. Take Hwy 78 to Santa Ysabel. Take Hwy 79 north to S2 (San Felipe Rd). Take S2 south to Hwy 78. At Hwy 78 Jog to the right about 200 yards and continue on S2 about 4.5 miles. Just past the Stage Coach Campground turn left (east) on dirt trail. Pinyon Mountain Trail. Trailhead GPS Coordinates – Datum WGS84 N33 03.415 W116 25.238 Caution: This trail will lead to very remote areas. Be sure to have adequate water and do not travel with a single vehicle. People have died of thirst and exposure in this area because of breakdowns. Difficulty Rating 2 to 2+
Area Type: 
Public Access
Credit Link: 
http://www.justruns.com

Locations

United States
33° 3' 26.028" N, 116° 25' 17.4" W
See map: Google Maps
United States
33° 3' 26.028" N, 116° 25' 17.4" W
See map: Google Maps
Difficulty (1=easiest, 5=most difficult): 
3 - moderate

Corn Springs

Submitted by zoomlenz4u on Sat, 2008-02-23 02:01.
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Official Web Site: 
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/detail.aspx?id=1298
Description: 
California, take I-10 from either Blythe going west or from Indio going east. Take the chuckawala valley road exit about 8 miles east of Desert Center, go east another mile on dirt road, turn south on Corn Springs road and follow south then west to corn springs. Total destination from I-10, is about 8-10 miles. Plenty of off road trails to follow. There is an out house, old water pump that pumps fresh water from deep under ground and there is some petroglyphs and old Indian stones with corn grinding holes just before you reach corn springs.
Area Type: 
Single Trail
Multiple Trails
Public Access
ATV
Motorcycle
4x4

Locations

United States
33° 38' 4.236" N, 115° 22' 39.0576" W
See map: Google Maps
United States
33° 38' 4.236" N, 115° 22' 39.0576" W
See map: Google Maps
Difficulty (1=easiest, 5=most difficult): 
2

A-Mountain - Gravel Pit Road

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2008-02-22 10:01.
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Description: 
A Jeep trails through the desert hills outside of Las Cruces, New Mexico
Area Type: 
Single Trail
Public Access
ATV
Motorcycle
4x4
Credit Link: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snmfun/sets/72157602402709851/

Locations

United States
32° 18' 29.484" N, 106° 42' 32.3316" W
See map: Google Maps
United States
32° 18' 29.484" N, 106° 42' 32.3316" W
See map: Google Maps
Difficulty (1=easiest, 5=most difficult): 
4
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