Buy Charles Wells' "Guide to Southern California Backroads and 4x4 Trails". It's got a nice blend of easy, moderate, and difficult trials as well as some good tips. Give some of the easy and moderate trails a try and then when you've got some confidence, try some of the more challenging trails. Be sure to join up with some folks that you trust to spot and are familiar with the trail . . . you've come to the right place for that . . . lots of pros on this site that will help you out

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