36E404G
Off-road trail near Big Pine, California · Inyo National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking ATV / UTV Dirt bikes 4x4 / Jeep E-bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 37.01713, -118.11304
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes, 4x4 / Jeep, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 8,460 to 8,484 ft
- Ride time
- 5 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Wheelchair
- Not accessible
- Typical grade
- 0-5%
- Managed by
- Inyo National Forest
- Trail number
- 36E404G
- County
- Inyo County, California
California ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Green or red sticker from DMV for CA residents. Red sticker machines limited to open seasons.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Non-Resident OHV Use Permit $30 if home state has no OHV registration program. Sold online and by vendors.
- Trail pass
- None beyond sticker or permit. SVRAs charge day-use fees.
- Helmets
- All ATV operators and passengers on public land must wear a helmet.
- Young riders
- Under 14 must be supervised by a parent or authorized adult. Under 18 needs ATV safety certificate to ride unsupervised.
- Safety course
- ATV Safety Certificate for riders under 18 (or the supervising adult for under 14).
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- ROV rules differ, check OHMVR. Helmet and seat belts apply.
- Good to know
- $30 price from the 2025-2026 permit order form.
Source: CA State Parks OHMVR Division, CA DMV, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Big Pine Canyon 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Big Pine Creek Campground 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Upper Sage Flat 19 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- 35E411 0.2 mi long
- 36E404H 0.1 mi long
- 36E404J 0.1 mi long
- 36E404K 0.1 mi long
- SAWABU FLAT TRAIL 18 mi long
- SIDEHILL SPRINGS 2.8 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is 36E404G?
- 36E404G is about 0.1 miles long, or about 0.2 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on 36E404G?
- About 16 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 8,460 and 8,484 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike 36E404G?
- Plan on about 5 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on 36E404G?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on 36E404G?
- 36E404G is open to hiking, biking, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes, 4x4 / Jeep and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does 36E404G start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 37.01713, -118.11304. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.