Since the Sierra's are pretty much closed for the season, I was looking at some of the trails in/around the SLO area which is smack dab 1/2 way between LA and the SF Bay Area.

Here's a map of supposedly off road trails in that area. There seem to be quite a few but I'm not sure if they're literally fire roads or if they might be challenging.
http://www.trails.com/activity.aspx...mp;zoom=9&m=terrain&a=OD

The Garcia Ridge Trail looks very fun but I've just started my research so if you have any insights to share on alternative area's we can wheel, let me know.

Ray <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />