Adventure riders have been exploring the backroads and dirt trails in the San Jacinto Mountains for years, and the Idyllwild Adventure Tour is one of the best routes in the area. This 80% dirt route climbs over 7,000 feet through desert lowlands, chaparral hills, and pine forests with incredible views. Accessible from Southern California in just a couple of hours.

Just a few shorts hours from Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, the Mendocino National Forest is beloved by those who know its splendor. The crowds tend to flock to places like Lake Tahoe, the high Sierra, and Big Sur, leaving the Mendocino splendidly wild-- just the way we like it! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   315 miles, 3.5-6 days Season: Late May - November (season may open earlier/later depending on snow levels. A

With its redwood forests, spectacular mountains, and rugged coastline, the Lost Coast might just be the quintessential NorCal adventure!

Towering Saguaro cacti, reaching heights of over 70 feet and living for centuries, define the landscape surrounding Tucson, Arizona. This ic

Golden beaches, warm turquoise waters, and rugged desert landscapes come together along Lake Mohave, a stretch of the Colorado River often c

Released in 2017, the 4-state Pacific Crest Overland Route became an instant classic and must-do for full time and experienced overlanders. The PCOR is one of the crown jewels of North America, highlight some of the most scenic and iconic sites along the West Coast. PCOR Overview The original development of the Pacific Crest Overland Route (PCOR) was spearheaded by a joint collaboration between Overland Journal (Expedition Portal) and Hema Maps. Chris Cordes, former editor

Straddling Highway 395, the Eastern Sierra Traverse showcases the High Sierra's rugged grandeur. The route traverses some of the highest elevation roads and trails in California. Come experience the eastern Sierra, and you'll see why John Muir called this his favorite mountain range. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 4-8 days days, 249 miles Season: June to October. Depending on seasonal snowfall, trails may be open earlier or l

Big Bear is practically synonymous with Southern California Off Roading. But as popular of a destination as it is, the region has never had a well established overland track-- until now! Enter the 139 mile long Big Bear Overland Track, or simply the Big Bear Track , which features everything that folks from across the Southland have come to love about the region-- from its pine forests to Gold Fever history, desert vistas, Big Bear Lake, and a plethora of jeep tracks of all

The Klamath-Siskyou has been called the wildest place on the West Coast-- a cornucopia of alpine scenery, snow capped peaks, wild and scenic rivers, and some of the best overland in the Pacific Northwest. Come see why this 11 million acre wilderness been proposed to be a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 311 miles, 3-6 days Season: Recommended June thru October to early November, but may vary depending on s

The 2,400 Great American Outback Trail is was designed to be the most remote overland track in the lower 48. Showcasing the history and geo

Shrouded in fog for most of the year, the rugged and wild redwood coast is a magical place to visit. Behind the redwood curtain you'll discover verdant rolling hills and emerald draped mountains, turquoise rivers with abundant salmon and steelhead, wild coastlines, and solace from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 4-10 days, 472 miles (approx 60% dirt/40% pavement) Season: Recommended April -

The East Mojave Heritage Trail is an epic 700+ mile adventure through some of the lesser traveled areas within the East Mojave Desert and Mojave National Preserve. While the Mojave Road seems to get all the glory in these parts, the much longer EMHT is action packed with geological wonders and interesting history and sights around just about every corner. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Baja Trip Length:   7-14 days, approximately 740 miles Season:

The Sonoran Desert Traverse is an epic 300+ mile overland track that connects the Salton Sea with greater Phoenix, and highlights the historical, geological, and natural wonders of the Sonoran desert. Route Overview Trip Length & Recommended Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 317 miles, 4-7 days Season: Year round, but October - May tends to be the best time to go before the Summer heat settles in. Route Technical Rating & Terrain Avg Technical Rating: 2-3 Peak

The famed Pony Express Trail operated from 1860-61, carrying mail to and from San Francisco to St Joseph, Missouri. Those looking to explore the trail will be happy to learn that OTG's rendition of the Pony Express Historic Trail is the most complete and well researched vehicle-assisted route that has been published to date. The GPX file features nearly 200 historical sites and markers along the way. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Dakar Trip Length: 2,255 miles / 4

Nearly two years of work went into culminating the granddaddy of overland routes in California. The California Crest Trail is a 2,150 mile

Situated roughly half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the New Idria Adventure Route is the perfect getaway for a quick adventure in an oft overlooked region in Central California. With a wide range of geological and ecological zones, the adventure route provides a unique backcountry experience. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   151 miles, 2 - 4 days Season:  Year round, but the shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall are the

The Trona Desert Trail traverses some of southern California's most iconic desert landscapes providing an unforgettable mix of desert landscapes, strange rock formations, and technical trails. Route Overview Trip Length & Seasons Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:  239 miles, 4-6 days Season: Typically year round, but the shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall provide the best weather. During periods of heavy snowfall, Mengal Pass may be impassable. Digital Maps & GPX

If we had to pick the quintessential High Sierra overlanding route, this would be it! Snow capped granite peaks, a plethora of alpine lakes, rugged trails, and beautiful pine forests make the El Dorado Backcountry Discovery Trail one for the ages! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   192 miles, 4-6 days Season: Typically late June through October. During year's of heavy snowfall, Forestdale Divide Road may not open until mid-summer.

An hour's drive north of Lake Tahoe lies a magical place known to locals simply as the Lost Sierra. The Lost Sierra was once home to some of the most prosperous gold districts in the country. Today people come to enjoy its alpine lakes, craggy mountain buttes, and to explore the remnants of its pioneer past. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   204 miles, 4-8 days Season:   June - November (check with the local National Forest for snow c

In the far reaches of the Northern California Coast lies the Smith River NRA. Famous for its crystal clear rivers, salmon and steelhead fisheries, the Smith River and surrounding Klamath Mountains also have an impressive network of trails and dirt roads, along with some of the best camping in the North State. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   246 miles, 4-6 days Season:  Late May through Early October (some roads are locked during the