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Jawbone and Dove Springs OHV Route route map
Difficulty: ExpertLoop

Jawbone and Dove Springs OHV Route

Cantil, California

51.1 mi

Distance

9,216 ft

Elev. Gain

21h 13m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Jawbone and Dove Springs OHV Route is a loop trail in Eastern Kern County, Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, in Kern County, California. It is 51 miles long and gains 9,216 feet. The nearest town is California City, California, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:870 ft
Max:1,871 ft
Gain:2,809 ft
Loss:2,809 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 870 ft and 1,871 ft across 51.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.870 ft1,204 ft1,537 ft1,871 ft0.0 mi12.8 mi25.6 mi38.4 mi51.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi870 ft
High point26.7 mi1,871 ft
End51.1 mi870 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation

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Where it is

Nearest town:
California City, CA · about 11 mi away
County:
Kern County, CA
Jurisdiction:
Eastern Kern County, Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area · California Department of Parks and Recreation

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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