This route goes up and over Otay Mountain with sweeping views over the San Ysidro Mountains, and a little bit of San Diego in the distance. The road is made up entirely of dirt and… Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp / Su
Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail
Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail is an 8.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in San Diego County. The Donohoe Loop is located entirely within BLM-managed Open Space that can be utilized for OHV driving,… Learn more about Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over… Learn more about Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and… Learn more about Santa Ysabel Truck Trail
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
11S04 Black Mountain
11S04 Black Mountain is a 10.8-mile out-and-back located in the Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Ranger District. This is a limited-use trail restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail is rated 3 of 10 but has the… Learn more about 11S04 Black Mountain
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Otay Mountain Truck Trail (Upper Trail)
This is a well-maintained road that needs high clearance just for potholes and washouts. It has some beautiful views of the Otay mountains with a lot of little offshoots to explore, given you have the… Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail (Upper Trail)
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Otay Mountain Truck Trail (Lower Trail)
This is a well-maintained road that needs high clearance just for potholes and washouts. It has some beautiful views of the Otay mountains with a lot of little offshoots to explore, given you have the… Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail (Lower Trail)
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Since our last visit in 2002, the first part of this loop-to the fire lookout tower-has been paved. ATVs are not allowed on this portion. The remainder of the loop is all dirt as it… Learn more about Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail
11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail is an 11.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Lusardi Truck Trail ascends the Carney Canyon between the Black Butte (west) and… Learn more about 11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi
Spur Meadow
Spur Meadow is an out-and-back single-track trail. It features hard-packed dirt with rocks and a few tight switchback turns. Be mindful that this trail travels in both directions. There are a few rocky sections with… Learn more about Spur Meadow
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gunslinger Trail #11
Gunslinger Trail #11 is a 1.8-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in the Corral Canyon OHV recreation area. Corral Canyon OHV is located roughly 30 miles east of San Diego and it offers… Learn more about Gunslinger Trail #11
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tecate Peak
This is a pretty mellow 2-track road leading to the top of Tecate Peak. The lower part of the trail is a grave road. If there has been a lot of rain, expect ruts! There… Learn more about Tecate Peak
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Bronco Peak
If you are exploring the Corral Canyon OHV Area, this is the main 4-wheel-drive trail. Most of the trails are specifically for ATVs and dirt bikes, but this one is open to 4X4 vehicles and… Learn more about Bronco Peak
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Wrangler Trail (901)
Wrangler Trail is part of the Corral Canyon OHV Area in the Laguna Mountains of San Diego County. Corral Canyon is one of the only remaining OHV areas in San Diego, which attracts offroaders of… Learn more about Wrangler Trail (901)
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Sidewinder
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Kernan
This mostly single-track trail is hard-packed with some rock gardens and bigger boulders that you can ride around. Starting at the top from the eastern side off of Long Valley Road, the trail begins with… Learn more about Kernan
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bear Valley Road
This out-and-back OHV trail is open to all types, from 4X4s down to dirt bikes. A small parking lot is at the beginning of the trail, right off the freeway. A displayed adventure pass is… Learn more about Bear Valley Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Long Valley Loop Road
This loop is the second half of this out-and-back OHV trail. It's open to all types: 4X4's down to dirt bikes. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections, to ruts,… Learn more about Long Valley Loop Road
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Oriflamme Canyon Loop
This trail starts and ends in Banner and loops around Chariot Mountain and goes into the Oriflamme Canyon. The trail is open to all types of 4x4s and dirt bikes, although the entrance through Banner… Learn more about Oriflamme Canyon Loop
Total Miles
14
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Presa El Corizzo
This off-road route offers a scenic journey from Mexico Highway 2, meandering around the El Corizo Dam before connecting with Mexico Highway 3. Suitable for any high-clearance 2WD vehicle, the initial stretch from Highway 2… Learn more about Presa El Corizzo
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Presa Las Auras Lake Loop
Starting several miles south of Tecate near Nueva Colonia Hindu, the trail begins as a well-maintained, albeit heavily washboarded road. Consider reducing tire pressure upon leaving pavement for a smoother ride. As the route progresses,… Learn more about Presa Las Auras Lake Loop
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Nate Harrison Grade
Nate Harrison Grade is a dirt backroad into Palomar Mountain State Park. This trail leads from typical Southern California scrubland scenery up to lush forests and mountain views. You'll encounter loose rocky areas and several… Learn more about Nate Harrison Grade
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Control Tower Trail
Embark on the thrilling Control Tower Trail, starting at Tecate's outskirts and winding through remote canyons and ranches until you reach El Hongo. The trail ultimately connects to the 2D highway leading to La Rumorosa… Learn more about Control Tower Trail
Total Miles
22.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
Las Alturas
Located east of Tecate near El Hongo, this trail begins off Mexico 2. Departing from the paved road, you'll cross over the toll road and soon encounter a fork where you should veer right. This… Learn more about Las Alturas
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure… Learn more about 8S05 - North Palomar Mountain Road
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp
El Compadre to Control Tower
This trail extends from El Compadre Road to the Control Tower Trail near the control tower. Some sections on the El Compadre side are rough and rutted, necessitating four-wheel drive, but overall, it is a… Learn more about El Compadre to Control Tower
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hidden Dinosaurs
This trail leads to two dinosaur sculptures that are often missed by visitors to the area due to the fact that the sculptures are located farther off the highway and unless you know about these… Learn more about Hidden Dinosaurs
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Cholla Chaos
Holy forest of jumping cacti. They are almost impossible to avoid. There are pieces lying alongside the trail, taunting you, grabbing your boot as you go by. Aside from all that sticky mess, the trail… Learn more about Cholla Chaos
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Return to the Windmills
From the Y in the trail, things immediately start to become interesting. There's a deep sandy rut to cross, followed by a fun, fast, loose hill climb into the bouldery areas. Once at the top,… Learn more about Return to the Windmills
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Leaving Lark
This route is excellent for heading out from the Lark, OHV area into the hills for some wild singletrack fun. Remember that all bikes on the main road must be plated with licensed drivers. This… Learn more about Leaving Lark
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
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