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.

Arizona is more than just desert and saguaro cacti—it's a land of striking contrasts. The 500+ mile Arizona Overland Adventure Trail captures this grandeur, winding through pine-clad mountains, scenic lakes, towering canyons, volcanic cinder fields, and snow-capped peaks. This might just be the ultimate overland route in Arizona.

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

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

At nearly 700 miles long, the Arizona Peace Trail is the state's most iconic off road adventure. And while Death Valley, the Mojave Road and more recently the East Mojave Heritage Trail are immensely popular with the overlanding community, the AZPT needs to be added to that shortlist of iconic desert tracks! With its towering and majestic saquaros and red rocked bluffs, the Arizona Peace Trail is the perfect place to escape, whether you only have a couple days, or weeks to

The Trans-Rockies Adventure Trail might just be the most epic overland track that traverses the heart of the Colorado Rockies and into the canyonlands of Utah, and finally through the Wasatch Mountains. Connecting Denver with Salt Lake City, the 935 mile track features nearly 700 miles of dirt through some of the most iconic mountain tracks and passes through the Rockies. Along the way, expect to be blown away with spectacular alpine views, majestic peaks, alpine lakes and

The Grand-Rocker Loop is Moab's newest, long distance overland track that's soon to become a classic. The Grand-Rocker loop pieces together some of the the region's best terrain like the RimRocker, Kokopelli, and Tabeguache Trails, and takes adventurers into less explored areas far away from the crowds in Moab. If you're looking for a week plus adventure in Moab that features technical trails, alpine views, red rock canyons, and getting way into the backcountry, the Grand-R

A favorite jeep track among San Felipe locals leads to rocky canyons, and hidden WWII history. Are you ready to explore Baja's Pole Line Road? Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   112 miles, 1.5 - 3 days Season:  Year round, but October - May tends to be the best time to go before the Summer heat settles in. Digital Maps & GPX Files Download Digital Mapping Files Pole Line road If you need help working with digital mapping and GPX file

One of Baja's most iconic jeep tracks leads to the ruins of an old Jesuit Mision and hidden waterfall and oasis in a rugged canyon. Come see why the locals keep coming back to Catavina for epic track! Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 36 miles, 1-2 days Season: Year round, but October - May tends to be the best time to go before the Summer heat settles in. Avg Technical Rating: 3 Peak Technical Rating: 6 Typical Terrain: Rocky jeep tracks with steep

Just outside of greater Phoenix sits a wonderlands filled with majestic Saguaros, towering pale red bluffs and messages, dozens of mines, and and extensive network of OHV trails. This my friend, is the Gila Traverse, highlighting some of the best of which Arizona and the Sonoran desert have to offer. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   144 miles / 2.5-5 days Season:  October - May, but the shoulder seasons of Spring and Fall are the b

The Northern Cascades are filled with glaciated peaks and valleys, lush meadows and ancient forests. There's a reason these temperates rain forests have been attracting outdoor recreation users for hundreds of years. Want to experience some of the most iconic landscapes in the Washington Cascades? Then it sounds like you need to explore the Stampede Pass Adventure Route. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   250 miles / 4-8 days Seaso

In the heart of central Oregon and Cascadia, lies the Lava Lands Overland Trail. Those seeking out emerald forests and the geological wonders created through volcanism will rejoice at this off road adventure. If snow capped volcanoes, lava flows, volcani craters, and lava caves are your thing-- well, hop in your rig and point it to central Oregon! Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 245 miles / 4-8 days Season: Early to mid-summer to October (can vary d

The Maze District of Canyonlands NP offers some of the most remote dirt roads in the lower 48. Those seeking to escape the crowds while taking on more technical terrain will love the Maze District Adventure Route! Photos courtesy of OTG member Bryan Bibeau. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   246 miles, 5-8 days Season:    Year round, but mid April thru November is typically snow free. We recommend visiting during the shoulder seasons

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 you're seeking to escape the crowds of Moab and St. George, the unique landscape of Capitol Reef (even by Utah standards) may just be your ticket to adventure. Unlike other parts of southern Utah that are defined by tectonic activity and uplifting of the Colorado Plateau, the Waterpocket Fold dominates Capitol Reef creating a truly unique landscape and adventure experience. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length:   203 miles, 3 - 6 days Se

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

Have you ever wanted to drive between the Bears Ears, march up Elephant Hill in a 4x4, and explore the ancient wonders of the Ancestral Puebloans in Southern Utah? Well it sounds like you may have just stumbled upon Utah's most wondrously awesome overland route. Route Overview Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 264 miles, 6 -10 days Season: June to November typically (check with local land managers for snow conditions at higher elevations). Avg Trail Rating: 3 Peak Tr

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