Once you arrive in Johnson Valley, California it's easy to see why the area is so beloved by off-roaders everywhere — simply start driving in any direction and you'll find great trails for all levels of skills and all types of off-road vehicles. Come on the trail with Johnson Valley experts in both a mildly built Jeep Gladiator and 2 UTVs and learn how to navigate this mecca of off-roading, even if you're a beginner. What's important out here is knowing you and your vehicle's ability and recognizing when to find a new route, because there isn't a trophy for breaking down on the trail. Keep in mind that this is where the King of the Hammers race is located, and it's known for being the toughest one-day off-road race in the world, but the race course and hard-core rock crawling trails are just a fraction of what you can 'wheel out here—with so much land to cover there are many beginner-friendly trails to explore. Mel Wade, a veteran KOH racer and off-road expert guides us through a cou...