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Hercules Byway Loop

Overview


Be amazed by the natural wonders and formations Mother Nature has created over millions of years. Travel by and take pictures with wonders known as Hercules Finger, Hercules Brain and many more. This tour is packed with beautiful scenery and diverse terrain – make sure to bring your camera to capture the epic moments!

Johnson Valley OHV Park, CA


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Approximately a 42-mile trail loop, Hercules Byway will amaze you with large granite boulder outcrops that many say are similar to the ones seen in Joshua Tree National Park. This trail traverses all types of terrain including sandy washes, vast valleys surrounded by mountain peaks approaching 7,000 feet, and serpentine trails with grand elevation changes to lift you high above the desert floor while capturing magical vistas with endless beauty. As you captain your Polaris RZR along this 42 mile loop you will feel in command experiencing a thrill ride like no other.

Tour Reviews


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Daniel N.
March 22, 2019

Extremely well-maintained vehicles. Friendly and outgoing service – Ben was awesome! I run Jeeps back east and I can tell you that this is a fantastic way to spend a few hours exploring the desert. You will not be disappointed.

What to Bring


To get the most enjoyment out of your ride, we require you to wear closed toe shoes and highly recommend you wear long pants and long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. Every person is required to wear a helmet and eye protection. A full face helmet and goggles are provided to borrow during your rental period. A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers, NO EXCEPTIONS! Credit or Debit card required for payment and security deposit. It is highly recommended to also bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and additional layers of clothing (during the winter season as it can get chilly outside). We do provide some complimentary water and refreshments, but it’s always a good idea to bring additional water and snacks. Make sure to bring your camera to capture all of the epic moments.

Download/print the Happy Trails Checklist below to make sure you don’t forget anything!

Checklist

Safety & Sustainability


Polaris Adventures focuses on the safety of every rider, from vehicle overviews & training before every ride to a modern check out process, our outfitters are there to make sure you have a safe, memorable adventure.

Have a question?


Get in touch with us about our adventures, requirements or how to plan your perfect getaway.

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Hercules Byway Loop

2 Seat Vehicle / $579* • up to 2 participants included
4 Seat Vehicle / $579* • up to 4 participants included (2 adults and 2 minors). Extra cost for additional adults if no minors are participating, please select your option when booking.

* plus applicable taxes, online booking fee and fuel


Type:  Self-Guided GPS Tour Rental

Duration:  42 miles included, takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete (Self-Paced Tour)

Open:  7 days a week

Includes: Helmets, goggles, cooler, dash mounted touchscreen GPS unit and Bluetooth audio system


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Johnson Valley Grand Trail

Overview


Our more advanced trail allowing you to experience scenic Johnson Valley winding through the diverse Mojave Desert landscape. Zip along sandy washes surrounded by ancient Yucca formations, travel through vast desert valleys passing by secluded dry lakebeds and navigate old gold and silver mine trails. A full-day voyage great for all adventure seekers.

Johnson Valley OHV Park, CA


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Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver. It is punctuated by steep red rocky mountains, rolling hills, open valley, dry lake beds and sandy washes. Elevations range from 4,600 feet at Hartwell Hills to 2,300 feet at Melville Dry Lake. Vegetation consists of creosote scrub, annual grasses, wild flowers and Joshua Trees. Johnson Valley offers a riding opportunity for every skill level. The southeast portion of the riding area offers a large mass of hills known to the rock crawler world wide as the “Hammers.” This area is for experts and has gained the attention of off-roaders in recent years through an event called “King of the Hammers,” experts only need apply. North of the Hammers offers a quality riding experience for novice and intermediate riders and some small dune riding experience. There are two car/truck courses for racing in the north central and western portions of the valley. Anderson Dry Lake on the western boundary of the area is used for casual riding for intermediate and novice riders. It is popular with off-roaders. The butte boasts areas with small rolling hills for the novice, rocky ridges for the more experienced riders, huge rock structures for the rock crawlers and is a poplar place for motorcycle trials events. The 96,000 acre off–highway vehicle riding area has something for every rider at every skill level. Approximately 53,000 acres of Johnson Valley is a shared-use area with the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MGAGCC) located in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Tour Reviews


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Ellen Lee
October 17, 2021

Coolest experience of my life! Ben is knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. His ATVs are new, safe, and well-maintained. The Johnson Valley trail was beyond gorgeous. We will definitely be back soon! Thanks Ben! ☺️

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Jared Scherer
October 8, 2019

Amazing. Run, don't walk, to this place. Incredible customer service and fantastic experience. These guys are the real deal. Everything was perfect and a great way to experience the OHV in Johnson Valley. Can't wait to go back, again!

What to Bring


To get the most enjoyment out of your ride, we require you to wear long pants, closed toe shoes and long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. Every person is required to wear a helmet and eye protection. A full face helmet and goggles are provided to borrow during your rental period. A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers, NO EXCEPTIONS! Credit or Debit card required for payment and security deposit. It is highly recommended to also bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and additional layers of clothing (during the winter season as it can get chilly outside). We do provide some complimentary water and refreshments, but it’s always a good idea to bring additional water and snacks. Make sure to bring your camera to capture all of the epic moments.Download/print the Happy Trails Checklist below to make sure you don’t forget anything!

Checklist

Safety & Sustainability


Happy Trails Rental and Polaris Adventures focus on the safety of every rider, from vehicle overviews & training before every ride to a modern check out process, we are here to make sure you have a safe, memorable, adventure.

Have a question?


Get in touch with us about our adventures, requirements or how to plan your perfect getaway.

Contact Us

Johnson Valley Grand Trail

2 Seat Vehicle / $779* • up to 2 participants included
4 Seat Vehicle / $779* • up to 4 participants included (2 adults and 2 minors). Extra cost for additional adults if no minors are participating, please select your option when booking.

* plus applicable taxes, online booking fee and fuel


Type: Self-Guided GPS Tour Rental

Duration: 80 miles included, takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete

Open: 7 days a week

Includes: Helmets, goggles, cooler, dash mounted touchscreen GPS unit and Bluetooth audio system


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Follow our pre-programmed GPS routes to become your own tour guide and discover the beauty and adventure of California’s Mojave Desert!

Explore the natural beauty and hidden gems of California’s Mojave Desert with a private guided tour led by our local trail experts!

Our fleet of UTVs (utility-terrain vehicles) includes new 2023 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS Side-by-Sides with both 2- and 4-passenger models.


Slash X Cafe in Barstow, CA

Slash X Express Trail

Overview


Journey through the rugged Mojave Desert on the “Slash X Express” trail, an epic 80-mile round-trip adventure ride that navigates across beautiful desert scenery with majestic views at every turn. Your ride will take you through remote parts of the wild desert, across large dry lake beds, winding sandy washes and rugged passes. At the midpoint of your adventure, you will find yourself at the Slash X Ranch Café for a well-deserved break from all of the action. Enjoy fresh hot food and cold beverages before you saddle back up and continue on with your adventure. Plan on a full-day of exhilarating fun and experience a thrill of a lifetime on this epic excursion.

Please note: Trail is open all week but the Slash X Ranch Café is only open Saturday and Sunday.

Slash X Ranch Café


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Off-roaders head to this storied joint in a funky Old West ranch for burgers, cold beverages & outdoor seats. At the Slash X Ranch Café, there is a saying. Out here, all roads lead to the Slash X. That sentiment is echoed loud and clear on any given weekend when off road enthusiasts from all over the world find themselves at this little desert oasis.

Address: 28040 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311

Phone: (760) 252-1197

Hours: Open Friday thru Sunday Only

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Tour Reviews


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Ashley C
March 2, 2020

Booked a self-guided tour for my husband’s birthday with 10 of our friends and we had an absolute blast! Ben and Bennett made us feel super comfortable taking out Polaris razors for the first time. They gave us a detailed orientation before we headed out on the Slash X trail for the day! It was PERFECT for the nervous beginners but also let our more seasoned drivers have some serious off-road fun! Will definitely be going back to explore more trails!! A true desert gem for the adventurous at heart!!

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Ron Jackson
December 8, 2019

🤘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Highly recommend!!! Great experience all around. Had an awesome time and received VIP treatment from the owner Ben who is a simply a great dude! He upgraded us to one of the Polaris Proxp RZR 1000 turbos which is an unbelievable machine and helped make this such an epic adventure! We went on the Slash X Express trail which was a blast and had some remarkable scenery. Had a quick lunch at the Slash Express cafe and made the trek back. Worth every penny!

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B B.
March 2, 2019

On our girls trip, we spent a day in the desert renting off road buggies from Happy Trails. We had a blast! Ben was extremely helpful and patient with our many questions. The desert/mountain backdrop to the adventure was picture perfect. Driving the vehicles was a lot easier than expected and we all laughed like kids as we flew through the trail. I definitely recommend the Slash X Express GPS trail. It was easy to follow and delivered exactly the day we wanted for our trip.

What to Bring


To get the most enjoyment out of your ride, we require you to wear long pants, closed toe shoes and long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt. Every person is required to wear a helmet and eye protection. A full face helmet and goggles are provided to borrow during your rental period. A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers, NO EXCEPTIONS! Credit or Debit card required for payment and security deposit. It is highly recommended to also bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses and additional layers of clothing (during the winter season as it can get chilly outside). We do provide some complimentary water and refreshments, but it’s always a good idea to bring additional water and snacks. Make sure to bring your camera to capture all of the epic moments.

Download/print the Happy Trails Checklist below to make sure you don’t forget anything!

Checklist

Safety & Sustainability


Polaris Adventures focuses on the safety of every rider, from vehicle overviews & training before every ride to a modern check out process, our outfitters are there to make sure you have a safe, memorable, adventure.

Have a question?


Get in touch with us about our adventures, requirements or how to plan your perfect getaway.

Contact Us

Slash X Express Trail

2 Seat Vehicle / $779* • up to 2 participants included
4 Seat Vehicle / $779* • up to 4 participants included (2 adults and 2 minors). Extra cost for additional adults if no minors are participating, please select your option when booking.

* plus applicable taxes, online booking fee and fuel


Type:  Self-Guided GPS Tour Rental

Duration:  Up to 80 miles included, takes approximately 6 hours to complete (Self-Paced Tour)

Open:  Saturday and Sunday Only

Includes:  Helmets, goggles, cooler, dash mounted touchscreen GPS unit and Bluetooth audio system


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