Beginner dirt roads/trails in Kern County, CA

Epy · 02-06-2013, 07:48 AM

Hello, I recently bought a CRF250L to get into off-road riding. This Sunday I took it upon myself to try it out in the dirt on Poso Flat Rd. just north of Bakersfield which was entirely too steep and twisty for a dirt newbie like myself. I noticed there are quite a few people here from around the Bakersfield/Kern County area and was wondering if someone could suggest something a little less challenging. I don't want a flat flat dirt road obviously, but something that I can gain some confidence on. Thanks for any suggestions.

High Country Herb · 02-06-2013, 07:59 AM

I'm not familiar with areas as far south as you, but I do know of some nearby.

To your north, you could check out the Star Lakes, Big Sandy/Little Sandy, and Dinky Creek areas. There are tons of forest 4x4 roads to explore through some of the best forest in California, and you can camp there. These are all in the hills above Fresno.

To your west, you could go play on Oceano Dunes (Pismo Beach). A paddle tire would be ideal, but you can certainly travel the dunes on the stock tire. Riding a motorcycle on the sand is kind of hard work, but crashing is painless (and doesn't damage the bike). You will, however, need a whip antennae with an orange flag. There are shops in Pismo that sell them cheap. You can camp on the beach too.

lvscrvs · 02-06-2013, 07:32 PM

you might try asking over here....

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800175

02-06-2013, 07:48 AM	#1
Epy ^OP Hen-teaser Joined: Jan 2013 Location: CA, USA Oddometer: 9	Beginner dirt roads/trails in Kern County, CA Hello, I recently bought a CRF250L to get into off-road riding. This Sunday I took it upon myself to try it out in the dirt on Poso Flat Rd. just north of Bakersfield which was entirely too steep and twisty for a dirt newbie like myself. I noticed there are quite a few people here from around the Bakersfield/Kern County area and was wondering if someone could suggest something a little less challenging. I don't want a flat flat dirt road obviously, but something that I can gain some confidence on. Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ -Jake 2013 Honda CRF250L 2006 Honda CB250 Nighthawk (sold)

02-06-2013, 07:32 PM	#3
lvscrvs Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: norcal Oddometer: 446	you might try asking over here.... http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800175 __________________ Tiger 955i / DRZ400S < FJR1300 < DL1000 < BMW R1100RS < Ducati ST4 < DL650 * 30+ years * 125 Honda Elsinore < Suzuki TM250 < Yamaha 90 Enduro < Taco

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02-06-2013, 07:59 AM	#2
High Country Herb Olds Cool Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Sierra Nevadas Oddometer: 2,673	I'm not familiar with areas as far south as you, but I do know of some nearby. To your north, you could check out the Star Lakes, Big Sandy/Little Sandy, and Dinky Creek areas. There are tons of forest 4x4 roads to explore through some of the best forest in California, and you can camp there. These are all in the hills above Fresno. To your west, you could go play on Oceano Dunes (Pismo Beach). A paddle tire would be ideal, but you can certainly travel the dunes on the stock tire. Riding a motorcycle on the sand is kind of hard work, but crashing is painless (and doesn't damage the bike). You will, however, need a whip antennae with an orange flag. There are shops in Pismo that sell them cheap. You can camp on the beach too.