Top 5 Overland Routes for Beginners

Top 5 Overland Routes for Beginners - California

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Overland Trail Guides is the leader in building multi-day overland routes across North America. This is our TOP 5 List for Overland Routes in California, specifically geared towards novices and beginners.
You won't find any crazy technical terrain on these trails, but you will find epic views, wild beaches, fun trails, hidden secrets in the desert, lava fields, 350' tall redwood trees and more! Whether you live in San Diego or Sacramento, we've got a route not too far from your doorstep!
OTG's Top 5 Overland Routes in CA
- Mojave Road
- Lost Coast 4x4 Trail
- Shasta-Trinity Backcountry Discovery Trail
- Anza-Borrego Discovery Trail
- Mendocino Backcountry Discovery Trail
GPX Files & Route Guides
Looking for the detailed route guides and GPX files? Then you'll need to head on over to www.overlandtrailguides.com

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@mattblagys8774 Жыл бұрын

Got my first jeep wrangler and started overlanding last spring. Hit the mendocino discovery trail with my 15 year old son. Easy dirt roads and epic views on Mt. Hull. Disperse camped by a beautiful meadow near lake pillsbury. Memories for life time with my son! great video!

@kdawgtv1333 Жыл бұрын

Goals man 😃

@Nate-ui5es Жыл бұрын

Looking into buying a trailhawk just for these reasons haha

@CFRATT Жыл бұрын

Excited to check out the mendocino route once all these storms die down

@raphaelcastro3673 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this video! I enjoyed your work!

@paulespinoza7172 Жыл бұрын

A few more for the bucket list. Thanks

@erikl85 5 ай бұрын

Oh man, I’m not normally one to get too protective of my secret spots, but I can’t lie, my heart dropped when you mentioned the east fork of the trinity river haha.

@erikl85 5 ай бұрын

Great video though!

@bobmalooga335 10 күн бұрын

I thought Californians love being invaded

@gerardhoran Жыл бұрын

Great work Ben. Some Happy Trails out here in CA

@toddshook1765 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing these areas. I live in the high desert of So Calif. So these spots are close. Been camping for years but bit new to the overlanding way. Great places to start.

@Dronerangerspro Ай бұрын

Truly epic trails!

@elmerllamas3792 9 ай бұрын

Minimum ground clearance for intermediate over landing is 8.5 inches, but anything above 8 inches can handle beginner trails. Tacoma 4x4 stock is 9.4 inches for comparison. You can handle well maintained dirt tracks with 6.5 inches of minimum ground clearance.

@kaveman6061 5 ай бұрын

You have a new subscriber here, I like your style. Informative without being a how to video. Very funny intro. Overlanding is what we used to call camping.

@robm799 Жыл бұрын

I’m new. Thanks much.

@kimprocarione5473 Жыл бұрын

The hanging pickup!

@lunamaria1048 Жыл бұрын

I approved this. Thanks!

@josels1292 3 ай бұрын

Nice, I just purchased a new 4x4 Diesel Silverado. I gave it a 4inch lift and some 35s. I’m looking for some beginner trails near southern Cali.

@jrsanchez2517 Жыл бұрын

In regards to the Shasta-trinity BDT, I left a comment & posted some pics on your website, of what the mud river crossing (time 12:13 of video) looked like when I did the trail last year. It probably looks more worst right now. A crossover wont be able to make that spot. A 4x4 with a winch or at least rear lockers is recommended.

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

We always recommend that our members check the route statuses section, and help to report known issues such as this. Thank you for helping to report this issue-- we've added recommendations for detours have been provided as well. These sort of washouts and other trail issues, are just part of the game. The washout didn't exist as you can tell when we filmed the video, and I anticipate Shasta-Trinity NF will address and fix the issue in the near future.

@travelingman21000 Жыл бұрын

Nice pick on those trails, most newbies will find them fairly easy to do, would add some information about the Mojave Trail and that is of Soda Dry Lake don't cross it if there's been a descent rain within two weeks of your journey go around.

@thetrailoutthere Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the lost coast isn't so lost anymore. Awesome video btw!

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

Usal Beach maybe, but most folks are too lazy to drive north of there!

@MrBalas3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. At least with Usal really best for Tuesday-Thursday than it’s fine. Or even just early Spring or late Fall. Done it in my stock 2013 RAV4 twice. A bit squirly when muddy, but still enjoyable.

@onemansthought Жыл бұрын

Great video! Any of the 3 northern trails NOT trailer friendly?

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

As long as you're pulling something smaller and off-road capable like a turtle back, you'll be fine. Just avoid the out on backs on a few sections of the trails and you should be fine.

@julioli8681 Жыл бұрын

Can a Tacoma TRD 4x2 handle these trails?

@keebhaavana3387 Жыл бұрын

Are any of these doable with a awd sedan with 5”-7” of clearance?

@johnnynephrite6147 10 ай бұрын

My stock Forester has been all over the state, all 5 of these trails and dozens more. The only reason you need a "true 4x4" is if you're lugging 800 lbs of junk you dont need.

@lurch2878 5 ай бұрын

I did the Mojave Road in my 2020 Forester sport. I really want to hit the discovery Trail in anza-borrego. I'm concerned about 'the squeeze' and 'heart attack Hill" is there a line around those obstacles that the subies can take?

@mikeyy_4 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Is there an app where you can find disperse campgrounds, easy trails (for soft roaders) Maps, etc. Thank you

@OverlandTrailGuides 10 ай бұрын

All of these routes and 60+ more can be found on our site Overlandtrailguides.com

@spicylama1681 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible for 2WD?

@ryannance9673 Жыл бұрын

Wish we had off road trail access like aus

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

10s of thousands of miles of tracks out in the west, probably over a million with Mexico and BC. Pretty sure we have more total mileage in trails... what's the issue?

@4x4hoth Жыл бұрын

I’d like to get the lost coast 4x4 route.

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

Hit the website homeslice!

@ricosplace2 Жыл бұрын

Is a full size 2500 gmc to big for these trails? I have an 2500 at4

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

Yes- you should be fine. You can get all of the info for all of these tracks on our website, and when we think a full size truck will have issues on a particular piece of trail, we'll call that out. Just be prepared for pinstripes-- part of the game in full size rigs.

@whatablissfullife Жыл бұрын

I’m sure a 2wd with enough clearance can handle these in summer as well

@jonathanzepeda6048 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro! I have a full size 2500 long bed Cummins. Would my truck fit on the lost coast?

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

100%!!

@ricosplace2 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, what trails have you found for full suze trucks, i have an GMC AT4 2500, i traded in my new 2023 trd pro 4runner

@Jessica_6969 9 ай бұрын

Can I take my Honda fit on any of these trails? I don't have a 4x4 yet I'm saving up one right now.😁

@joelmae827 Ай бұрын

I saw a Prius at lost coast

@Jessica_6969 Ай бұрын

@@joelmae827 a prius ha I can definitely go then hehehehehe 😁

@tonykim1126 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully there are gas stations near by…my GX only get 12-14 mpg and 270 miles between fill ups. I guess I’d need to bring 4-5 gallon of gas with me to these trails.

@OverlandTrailGuides Жыл бұрын

Read the route guides on the site, gives info about gas stations, and they're marked within the GPX files as well.

@bengrant813 2 ай бұрын

Where was that cave at in the beginning on video?

@OverlandTrailGuides 2 ай бұрын

Watch more than just the intro and you’ll find out ;)

@user-bp5jv1fp4t Ай бұрын

Central Valley?

@thebastardchef Жыл бұрын

What if I have a 4cyl tacoma? 2wd.

@elmerllamas3792 9 ай бұрын

Measure your differential pumpkin on a flat surface. You should aim for it to be above 8.5 inches, ideally above 9 inches by adding bigger off road tires. If you have an open differential try to add a locker or limited slip done by a professional. It will as good as a 4x4.