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!

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

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

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,

The land of Ishi and Peter Lassen. The Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail is where the northern Sierra meets the southern Cascades. ...

Right smack dab in the middle of bigfoot country, that's where Six Rivers National Forest Backcountry Diccovery Trail is!

With its rugged and wild coastline, majestic redwood forests, untamed rivers, and unspoiled wilderness, the Emerald Triangle Grand Traverse

Do wild mustangs, the high desert, lava tubes or volcanoes intrigue you? Then consider this portion of the California Backcountry Discover

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

If you're looking to get away from the crowds and explore an expansive wilderness, then "The Mendocino" has got you covered!

Mellow terrain and big views will provide beginner to expert offroaders with an unforgettable experience along California's world famous Big