How do you find your trails?

[mwray8909]

I'm just curious as to how most people here discover their trails? I feel like it's largely by word of mouth.

I'm still pretty new to SoCal as I moved here from the Midwest 2 years ago.

I'm just wondering if you guys have any trail guide, maps, apps, or other tools for find the road less traveled.

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[Piggy14]

Dirtopia is a good start. Word of mouth, forums, interwebs in general (I'll look up lakes, streams, camping spots), or sometimes I'll just take a drive to an area where on a previous visit there was road that needed to be explored. For me it can be a process though. Once I find out about a trail, regardless of method, I'll usually look it up on googlemaps to see where it goes. Pictures will come up as well, which makes it easier to find destinations.

 

[Manwolf]

^^^ I also use dirtopia, and also check out AllTrails. There's an app also.

 

[VH3SURF]

AllTrails, Dirtopia and Trail leaders on this site.

You can also search California OHV which is a pretty good resource. OHMVR Division

Our So-Cal group is pretty active and meets up regularly. I was just in AZ and UT and looked up their groups which is lumped under Southwest and did not get that much info. So this site is a great resource.

 

[Drunner97]

Started out with this:

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Califo...=1464801256&sr=8-6&keywords=california+trails

Then I started getting more active on both here and TacomaWorld (they have a huge and very active So Cal section) and began joining in on trail runs. Hasn't been a slow month since.

 

[mwray8909]

I'm currently watching the videos of the most recent trips you all went on. I wish I could have made it. But going up to Spanish sky.

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[mwray8909]

I appreciate the guidance of this forum. Nothing but knowledge ( and a bit of sarcasm) for me to feast on. I'll have to check out those app, sites, and books.

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