Dirt Bike Trails
Near Del Mar, California

This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over some good hills in Pamo Valley. Parts of the trail are very scenic and beautiful.
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Santa Ysabel Truck Trail is a narrow, shelf-road trail running through a section of the Cleveland National Forest in Ramona. The trail follows along Santa Ysabel Creek and offers beautiful views over the mountains, and leads to several hiking and recreation areas. The terrain along the route is rutt...
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11S04 Black Mountain is a 10.8-mile out-and-back located in the Cleveland National Forest, Palomar Ranger District. This is a limited-use trail restricted to street-legal vehicles. The trail is rated 3 of 10 but has the potential to be worse during and right after seasonal weather and is subject to ...
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11S03 Lusardi Truck Trail is an 11.6-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located within the Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District. Lusardi Truck Trail ascends the Carney Canyon between the Black Butte (west) and Black Mountain (east) to the National Forest boundary at 5.8 miles. The t...
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Nate Harrison Grade is a dirt backroad into Palomar Mountain State Park. This trail leads from typical Southern California scrubland scenery up to lush forests and mountain views. You'll encounter loose rocky areas and several deep ruts throughout the route. The trail is primarily non-technical, wit...
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This scenic route explores the western portion of the Otay Mountain Truck Trail, passing below Otay Mountain (3,501 feet) with sweeping views of the valleys and hills of Tijuana, Mexico. The drive follows mostly double-wide gravel roads with some single-lane sections around tight turns, many equippe...
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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 gravel and stays relatively even throughout. This is a great trail on hazy/foggy days as it is well above the marine la...
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Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail is an 8.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in San Diego County. The Donohoe Loop is located entirely within BLM-managed Open Space that can be utilized for OHV driving, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The loop can be accesse...
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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 right vehicle and gear. You will see border patrol vehicles on this trail since you are so close to...
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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 right vehicle and gear. You will see border patrol vehicles on this trail since you are so close to...
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8S05 is a well-maintained service road, but you can expect large rocks, ruts, and very steep drop-offs throughout. The weather could have a significant impact on the road. Muddy conditions are likely; one should ensure their vehicle is properly equipped and use caution. This drive is great for a loc...
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This trail starts and ends in Banner and loops around Chariot Mountain and goes into the Oriflamme Canyon. The trail is open to all types of 4x4s and dirt bikes, although the entrance through Banner is only open to highway-legal vehicles as that entrance is only accessible by the highway. You will e...
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Exciting challenge for intermediate off-roaders. The trail starts with a dirt path that takes you past desert shrubs and sparse trees, guiding you into the heart of the trail. As you progress, you'll encounter a series of minor rocky climbs that demand some flexing and careful tire placement, testin...
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Winchester is one of the more technical and scenic routes in Corral Canyon. it has a mix of granite obstacles, tight switchbacks, and flexible climbs. The terrain varies between slickrock, decomposed granite, and loose sand Mile 0.0 – Trailhead (Four Corners): Access from the staging area; the ent...
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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 are some small rocks and chunky sections but nothing really difficult. There are some tight switchbacks to negotiate and you can ex...
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This out-and-back OHV trail is open to all types, from 4X4s down to dirt bikes. A small parking lot is at the beginning of the trail, right off the freeway. A displayed adventure pass is required. The trail itself offers a little bit of everything from rocky sections to ruts, puddle (water) crossing...
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Spur Meadow is an out-and-back single-track trail. It features hard-packed dirt with rocks and a few tight switchback turns. Be mindful that this trail travels in both directions. There are a few rocky sections with multiple line options depending on your skill level. ATVs might have a harder time s...
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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 be used to bypass the long way around Los Pinos Mountain Loop, especially the newly created waterfall...
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Since our last visit in 2002, the first part of this loop-to the fire lookout tower-has been paved. ATVs are not allowed on this portion. The remainder of the loop is all dirt as it circles south around the outside of Corral Canyon OHV Area, which is open all year to green-sticker vehicles. Great vi...
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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 trails for all types of offroad vehicles, including dirtbike single track, narrow ATV track, and full-...
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This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over some good hills in Pamo Valley. Parts of the trail are very scenic and beautiful.
Learn more about Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02

This scenic route explores the western portion of the Otay Mountain Truck Trail, passing below Otay Mountain (3,501 feet) with sweeping views of the valleys and hills of Tijuana, Mexico. The drive follows mostly double-wide gravel roads with some single-lane sections around tight turns, many equippe...
Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail West

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 gravel and stays relatively even throughout. This is a great trail on hazy/foggy days as it is well above the marine la...
Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail

Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail is an 8.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in San Diego County. The Donohoe Loop is located entirely within BLM-managed Open Space that can be utilized for OHV driving, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The loop can be accesse...
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This trail winds its way through the Cleveland Forest from Pamo Road to the Guejito Truck Trail. The trail is not very well maintained. It is very rutted. The trail takes you up and over some good hills in Pamo Valley. Parts of the trail are very scenic and beautiful.
Learn more about Orosco Ridge Truck Trail 12S02

This scenic route explores the western portion of the Otay Mountain Truck Trail, passing below Otay Mountain (3,501 feet) with sweeping views of the valleys and hills of Tijuana, Mexico. The drive follows mostly double-wide gravel roads with some single-lane sections around tight turns, many equippe...
Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail West

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 gravel and stays relatively even throughout. This is a great trail on hazy/foggy days as it is well above the marine la...
Learn more about Otay Mountain Truck Trail

Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail is an 8.2-mile point-to-point trail rated 4 of 10 located in San Diego County. The Donohoe Loop is located entirely within BLM-managed Open Space that can be utilized for OHV driving, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The loop can be accesse...
Learn more about Donohoe Loop-Mocogo Ranch Trail