Popular OHV Areas/Routes – Friends Of Jawbone

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

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

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

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

Jawbone Canyon Loop

Jawbone Canyon Loop The Jawbone Canyon Area (centered along Jawbone Canyon Rd. in Eastern Kern County) is a geologically diverse

Statewide Motorized Trail System

Statewide Motorized Trail System (SMTS) The SMTS is a proposed network of OHV trails across public land within California. The

Piute Mountain Road / Sequoia NF

Piute Mountain Road / Sequoia National Forest – Street Legal Vehicles ONLY Piute Mountain Road traverses the mountain east from

Dry Meadow Trail – (Motorcycle ONLY)

Dry Meadow Trail – (Motorcycle ONLY) Dry Meadow Trail starts at the end of Steve Spring Road 28S27B in the

California City Designated Routes

California City Designated Routes The California City Designated Route System are trails that connect Randsburg with California City. They are

Bright Star Motorcycle Trail

Bright Star Motorcycle Trail The Bright Star Motorcycle Trail starts in the Piute Mountains on 28S27 near Inspiration Point, and

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.

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