Adventure Outdoors Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 31

Along with the breathtaking ridges, the dense patches of aspen and other foliage, and the sweeping, slick and rocky terrain make for a varied and challenging ride. Obtain a season pass, or take a guided ride through one or more of the trail systems. Camping, hiking, and fishing is encouraged, so turn your riding experience here into an extended stay. There are ATV-friendly towns that surround the system, so take a ride into town on your quad if you need anything. Also known as Glamis, the Imperial Dunes in Brawley, CA are both impressive in size and scenery. The unique sand dunes provide a once-in-a-lifetime riding experience. The Imperial Dunes are somewhat famous, as they are a site where some of the Star Wars films were made. Dune buggies are common to ride here. Thousands of riders can be seen in the dunes, enjoy- ing the terrain and the scenery. However, don’t expect to fish or sightsee in the area; most flora and fauna have vanished from the dunes. Glamis is strictly for testing your ride skills in the sand. You can, however, set up camp in designated areas. The Imperial Dunes are easily accessible, so a day trip is feasible. Just over a 40-mile stretch, the dunes are unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The recreation area offers tours, rentals, and several nearby towns will provide means for a night’s stay. The Cumberland Mountain Trails, located in Tennessee, are also known for being one of the most popular trail systems in the country. There are several major resorts within the surrounding areas that cater to ATV riding adventures, including the famous Brimstone Recreation. The trails are beautiful; located throughout the state and in the Heart of Appalachia, you’ll find that the terrain can be quite challenging, but also breathtaking. You’ll want to pack a bag and stay a while at one of the resorts because this trail system will easily fill your entire weekend with the best riding memories of your life. There are over 300 miles of OHV trails in Brimstone alone, so make your way to the Volunteer State and book your stay for your chance to hit the best of them. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly destination to enjoy a fun weekend of riding, or you’re searching for the ultimate off- roading adventure, you’ll want to make sure you check out these trails. Get up and gas up, it’s time to ride! The outskirts are okay, but if you enter the parks, you’ll be breaking the rules, so make sure you have a map on hand. The 4WD trails are where you want to stay, and you can pretty much ride anything here, from a four-wheeler to a Jeep. The Paiute ATV Trail System, also located in Utah, is a riding enthusiast’s dream. Paiute offers over 900 miles of ground to cover, and most of the trails are family- friendly. The highest ridge is just 11,000 feet, and once you reach it, you’ll be able to see a complete view of almost 100 miles of area. Glamis California