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
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
Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
The first part of this loop to the fire lookout tower has been paved since our last visit in 2002. ATVs are not allowed on this portion. The remainder of the loop is all dirt… Learn more about Los Pinos Mtn. Loop
Total Miles
18
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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
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
Bear Valley Road
This out-and-back OHV trail is open to all types; 4X4's down to dirt bikes. There is a small parking lot 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
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
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
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
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
La Mision - Valle de Guadalupe
Traveling from La Mision to wine country in Valle de Guadalupe. This route passes farmland, valleys, and great views of the pacific ocean, at points and terrain, varies from rocky sections to smooth dirt roads.… Learn more about La Mision - Valle de Guadalupe
Total Miles
24.3
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
Sacotone Shootover
This trail kicks off from the Sacotone Lookout Jeep Trail, which has more steep transitions, fun boulders, and obstacles than this route. It begins wide enough for an ATV but narrows to a single track… Learn more about Sacotone Shootover
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood
Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood is a trail that scales Rouse Ridge/Thomas Mountain using Cottonwood (6S18) and Thomas Mountain Rd (6S13). This trail offers stunning views in all directions as you ascend and descend the mountain.… Learn more about Rouse Ridge via Cottonwood
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Hixon - Bautista Trail (2E43)
The Hixon - Bautista Trail is an ATV/Dirt Bike Trail in San Bernardino National Forest. This trail includes a significant amount of elevation gain from Bautista Canyon to Red Mountain. The fantastic views stretch from… Learn more about Hixon - Bautista Trail (2E43)
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp
Dos Cabezos Upper Siding
This route is a great connector trail from the intersection at the abandoned rail station up and into the Anza Borrego park. The other end connects with the Jojoba Wash Trail and finishes at three… Learn more about Dos Cabezos Upper Siding
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
EC 19 Table Mountain Road
EC 19 Table Mountain Road is a 6.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Diego County. EC 19 is also known as Mica Gem Mine Road by locals after the mining group… Learn more about EC 19 Table Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
EC 39 Table Mountain
EC 39 Table Mountain is a 1.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Diego County. EC 39 is the westernmost trail within the Table Mountain area and provides the north/south connection between… Learn more about EC 39 Table Mountain
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
EC 33 Table Mountain
EC 33 Table Mountain is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in San Diego County. EC 33 provides the east/west connection between EC 19 and EC 39. This is a BLM-designated "open"… Learn more about EC 33 Table Mountain
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Jojoba Canyon
There are massive lumpy rocks everywhere. What a beautiful trail. This easy trail cuts across to connect to a few other routes in the area, and the views do not disappoint. The trail passes by… Learn more about Jojoba Canyon
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
Mortero Wash
This trail leads from the main paved highway of Sweeney pass road into the network of trails in the area. It begins as rough washboard and crushed rock and quickly becomes really packed sand as… Learn more about Mortero Wash