Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Potrero, California

This is a pretty mellow 2-track road leading to the top of Tecate Peak. The lower part of the trail is a grave road. If there has been a lot of rain, expect ruts! There…
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Starting several miles south of Tecate near Nueva Colonia Hindu, the trail begins as a well-maintained, albeit heavily washboarded road. Consider reducing tire pressure upon leaving pavement for a smoother ride. As the route progresses,…
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This is the main east-west connector inside the Corral Canyon OHV area and can be run in either direction. There are some gentle obstacles as this is a poorly maintained forest service road, and can…
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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…
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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…
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Located east of Tecate near El Hongo, this trail begins off Mexico 2. Departing from the paved road, you'll cross over the toll road and soon encounter a fork where you should veer right. This…
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This is a well-maintained road that needs high clearance just for potholes and washouts. It has some beautiful views of the Otay mountains with a lot of little offshoots to explore, given you have the…
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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…
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This is a well-maintained road that needs high clearance just for potholes and washouts. It has some beautiful views of the Otay mountains with a lot of little offshoots to explore, given you have the…
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This off-road route offers a scenic journey from Mexico Highway 2, meandering around the El Corizo Dam before connecting with Mexico Highway 3. Suitable for any high-clearance 2WD vehicle, the initial stretch from Highway 2…
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15S18 Sheephead Mountain Road is a 4.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. The trail to the top is a full 6.8 miles, but due to…
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15S05 La Posta Truck Trail is a 7.6-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. This trail is usually run in conjunction with Fred Canyon to create…
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16S08 Fred Canyon Road is a 6.1-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Descanso Ranger District. This trail is usually run in conjunction with Fred Canyon to create a…
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This trail extends from El Compadre Road to the Control Tower Trail near the control tower. Some sections on the El Compadre side are rough and rutted, necessitating four-wheel drive, but overall, it is a…
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El Compadre is a well-maintained dirt road accessible to any vehicle. Stretching from El Hongo to Oso Negro, this route serves as a gateway to numerous ranches, some of which offer off-road experiences and camping.…
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This trail begins off Mexico 2 Libre near El Hongo, marked by signs for Cienego Redondo and Rancho Isabel. Initially, you'll traverse a well-maintained dirt road with occasional washboards, winding through intriguing landscapes as you…
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Scenic high desert drive with two overlooks of Carrizo Canyon. Corrizo Overlook, with picnic tables, makes great lunch spot. Take binoculars. Fun hiking trails. Overnight camping at Lark Canyon Recreation Site, fee area. Street-legal vehicles…
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This short loop takes you through an old section still marked as El Compadre Road, now dotted with houses and parcels of land for sale. The route features one very steep section that may require…
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This loop begins at the Cerro Anagodo Loop on a well-graded dirt road with a few washboards. The adventure truly starts with a right turn onto the pipeline road. Here, you'll encounter rutted, off-camber, and…
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This route starts on Mexico 2 Libre, looping around the El Hongo Prison area before reconnecting with the highway. The first half mile is deteriorated pavement, mostly covered with dirt, leading to a graded dirt…
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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…
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This trail cuts through a beautiful stretch of backcountry in eastern San Diego County and passes near hiking trailheads to three different waterfalls. The loop starts and finishes on graded dirt roads and has a…
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The trail commences at an archway leading to the Laguna Hanson Trail, running parallel to Mexico Highway 2 in the opposite direction of traffic. Upon turning away from the highway, the ascent begins towards the…
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Carrizo Canyon is a 13.2-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Street-legal vehicles are only allowed off-road within the ABDSP. Carrizo Canyon starts at State Road 2 (S2)…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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"…
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Blair Valley Loop is a 7.9-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Blair Valley area is a collection of two small valleys with several attractions to see. The…
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Blair Valley Pictographs is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 out of 10 within the California Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. This short dirt track ends at a small parking area and trailhead. A BLM informational…
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