Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Zaragoza, Baja California

When this road through the lake bed is wet and muddy, this is the safe route to access the Canyon de Guadalupe Hot Springs. It is long and bumpy, so it's wise to air down for comfort and to ease wear and tear on your gear. Watch for and follow the handmade signs. On the last couple of miles, the cor...
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This trail provides access to the 'W' route on the racecourse and offers an enjoyable off-road experience just outside of Mexicali. During the rainy season and winter months, the trail may become impassable at its endpoint due to blind water crossings, so plan accordingly. Despite these challenges, ...
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EC 274 Yuha Desert is a 10.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. This is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and can be used by all vehicles. The trail can be accessed from Highway 98 on the west and Interstate 8 exit 101 south on Dunaway Road on the east end. EC 274 is primarily h...
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Mexicali Race Course W R is an exhilarating off-road adventure immediately after crossing the border into Mexicali. This trail offers a dynamic mix of long, flowing whoops, tight corners, and rocky washes, providing a comprehensive off-roading experience. The route aligns with sections of the renown...
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EC 282 Yuha Desert is a 2.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 282 is a BLM-designated "Limited Use" trail and can only be used by street-legal vehicles. The trail can be accessed from Highway 98. EC 282 is primarily hard-packed desert crossing sandy washes. The highlight...
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EC 285 Yuha Desert is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 285 is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and may be used by all types of vehicles. EC 285 is primarily a hard-packed track that runs along the edge of the Jacumba Wilderness Area and ends at the U.S. border. The hig...
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EC 346 Yuha Desert is a 7.4-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC346 is a BLM-designated "Open" route and is accessible by all types of vehicles. Both the east and west ends of the trail can be accessed from EC 274. The highlights along EC 346 are the Oyster Shell Beds and t...
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This is another main east-to-west trail in the Superstition Mountain OHV Open Riding Area. The surface is a mix of soft sand and hard-pack sand, creating varying traction conditions. The trail follows a power line for easy reference and navigation. The route features a lot of washboards and some who...
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EC 311 Yuha Desert is a 3.3-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC311 is a BLM-designated "Limited Use" trail and can only be used by street-legal vehicles. The trail can be accessed from Highway 98 on the south end or by traveling a short distance on EC 274. EC 311 is primar...
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This long trail starts off Highway 80 and ends at BLM 189, featuring hard pack sand with lots of small rocks throughout. The surface slowly takes you through a rocky, bumpy trail with small ruts, off-camber sections, and lots of whoops, creating constant challenges. You'll climb a few steep hills al...
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This trail starts at Highway 2 and is a graded two vehicle-wide sandy trail in the beginning, providing comfortable navigation. The route serves as a main artery for the area, with lots of dispersed camping opportunities along the way. This trail is located in the Plaster City OHV open riding area a...
Learn more about Painted Gorge Road - BLM 236

This trail features a soft sand surface that is wet on the east side in the open area, creating unusual traction conditions. The area is relatively flat with some whoops scattered throughout, creating a bouncing ride. The trail is lined with creosote bushes on both sides. You'll enjoy views of mount...
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This is another main east-to-west trail in the Superstition Mountain OHV Open Riding Area. The surface is a mix of soft sand and hard-pack sand, creating varying traction conditions. The trail follows a power line for easy reference and navigation. The route features a lot of washboards and some who...
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This trail starts off at Superstition Mountain South and begins at mile 9.5 of the El Centro BLM Backcountry Trail. The surface is fine sand and is two vehicles wide, lined with creosote bushes throughout. This trail connects the north side of Superstition Mountain to the south side without having t...
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This trail starts on Painted Gorge Road and follows a small power line for reference, making navigation straightforward. The first half mile is adjacent to private land, but this is the access road to the public land that lies beyond, so stay on the designated route. The surface is mostly gravel and...
Learn more about Dirt Road - BLM 232

This one-and-a-half-vehicle-wide trail starts at BLM 245 and Coyote Wash. The surface is sand and gravel but relatively smooth, making for comfortable navigation. You'll encounter some whoops and washboards scattered along the way. The route cuts along the edge of all the hills, following the terrai...
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This trail is fairly smooth compared to others in the area, making it a more comfortable route through the region. The surface is soft sand throughout, requiring momentum management. The trail continues down the power line leading toward the water aqueduct, but ends just past Edgar Road, providing c...
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This trail starts on BLM 236 and runs east to west, following the large electrical lines for easy reference throughout. The surface is sand and gravel that alternates between hard pack and loose sand, keeping you adjusting your driving approach. You'll encounter lots of ruts and off-camber sections ...
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This out-and-back trail serves as a main artery going from Wheeler Road to the southeast side of Superstition Mountain. The surface is fine sand and is 2 to 3 vehicles wide, providing excellent room for navigation and passing. The route is lined with lots of creosote bushes throughout. You'll encoun...
Learn more about Superstition Mountain - BLM 341

This trail runs parallel to the south base of Superstition Mountain with a hard pack sand and loose sand mix creating varying traction conditions. There is very little vegetation, with just a few desert bushes here and there scattered throughout the barren landscape. The trail climbs in and out of h...
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When this road through the lake bed is wet and muddy, this is the safe route to access the Canyon de Guadalupe Hot Springs. It is long and bumpy, so it's wise to air down for comfort and to ease wear and tear on your gear. Watch for and follow the handmade signs. On the last couple of miles, the cor...
Learn more about Canyon de Guadalupe High Road

EC 274 Yuha Desert is a 10.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. This is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and can be used by all vehicles. The trail can be accessed from Highway 98 on the west and Interstate 8 exit 101 south on Dunaway Road on the east end. EC 274 is primarily h...
Learn more about EC 274 Yuha Desert

Mexicali Race Course W R is an exhilarating off-road adventure immediately after crossing the border into Mexicali. This trail offers a dynamic mix of long, flowing whoops, tight corners, and rocky washes, providing a comprehensive off-roading experience. The route aligns with sections of the renown...
Learn more about Race Course Route W

EC 285 Yuha Desert is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 285 is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and may be used by all types of vehicles. EC 285 is primarily a hard-packed track that runs along the edge of the Jacumba Wilderness Area and ends at the U.S. border. The hig...
Learn more about EC 285 Yuha Desert

When this road through the lake bed is wet and muddy, this is the safe route to access the Canyon de Guadalupe Hot Springs. It is long and bumpy, so it's wise to air down for comfort and to ease wear and tear on your gear. Watch for and follow the handmade signs. On the last couple of miles, the cor...
Learn more about Canyon de Guadalupe High Road

EC 274 Yuha Desert is a 10.7-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. This is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and can be used by all vehicles. The trail can be accessed from Highway 98 on the west and Interstate 8 exit 101 south on Dunaway Road on the east end. EC 274 is primarily h...
Learn more about EC 274 Yuha Desert

Mexicali Race Course W R is an exhilarating off-road adventure immediately after crossing the border into Mexicali. This trail offers a dynamic mix of long, flowing whoops, tight corners, and rocky washes, providing a comprehensive off-roading experience. The route aligns with sections of the renown...
Learn more about Race Course Route W

EC 285 Yuha Desert is a 2-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 in Imperial County. EC 285 is a BLM-designated "Open" trail and may be used by all types of vehicles. EC 285 is primarily a hard-packed track that runs along the edge of the Jacumba Wilderness Area and ends at the U.S. border. The hig...
Learn more about EC 285 Yuha Desert