With over 500 miles roads and dirt trails, Anza-Borrego is one of the premier overlanding and off roading destinations in Southern California, and for good reason. An expansive desert wilderness of 600,000 acres, the desert landscape in Anza-Borrego is comprised of washes, badlands, slot canyons, mud palisades and palm oases. This corner of the northern Sonoran desert is sure to awe you! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:  216 miles,

Experience all of the wonder of the central Sierra with the Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail. Granite peaks, alpine meadows, crystal clear lakes and streams-- yes, the High Sierra has it all! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length: 237 miles, 3-5 days days Season:    June - November (check with Tahoe NF for snow levels) Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files Tahoe Backcountry Discovery Trail If you need help working with

Many say the Pacific Northwest begins in the far northern reaches of California; a place that locals adoringly refer to as the State of Jefferson. Largely disconnected from the population centers to the south, it's a region filled with emerald forests, wild rivers and streams- where the granite monoliths of the northern Coastal ranges meet the lava flows and volcanic peaks of the Cascades. Route Overview Trip Length & Rating Adventure Rating:  Epic Trip Length:   3-6 days,

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself. - NPS Website Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: E

Unlike Lake Tahoe, and the central and southern Sierra, the northern Sierra is place to get away from the crowds and learn about California's rich cultural history. The hills and mountains of the northern Sierra were once filled with pioneers, miners, and prospectors hoping to strike it rich. While few of these early settlers found the riches they sought, the they did leave behind a rich history of historical relics and tall tales. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco .

The land of Ishi and Peter Lassen. The Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail is where the northern Sierra meets the southern Cascades. It's a land that's rich in aboriginal and pioneer history, but its natural splendor an unspoiled wilderness will mesmerize any nature lover. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco . Be sure to check out the Lassen BDT trip report from Adventure Taco. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 181 miles, 3-5 days

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