These are recent posts that involve 4×4 Trails in Northern California and Central California. From Lakes to Rivers and high mountains to sandy beaches, we love it all. Some of the most well-known trails we will be covering will include trails throughout Nor Cala near highway 80, highway 49 and up highway 50 just East of Sacramento and North East of Sacramento.
7 Locals Discuss Top Trails & Areas To Explore In The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho) – Overland & Off-Road Guidance This Week’s Topic: Top PNW Trails We’re back with…
A Bucket List Guide To 10 Must-Do Off-Road Trails & Routes For 2023: Popular Options For All Skill Levels – Detailed Guide Off-roading is an exciting and adventurous way to…
Winter Weather Driving Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Vehicle Preparation, Tire Selection, Equipment Checklist, & More! Winter weather driving can be unpredictable and unforgiving. Preparing both yourself and…
Black Bear Road & Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail – Detailed Sections Overview – “Most Dangerous Off-Road Trail in Colorado?” Black Bear Pass 4×4 Trail Quick Info: Trail Name: Black…
Overlanding in Newfoundland: Everything You Need to Know About Getting There, Trailing, Camping & Off-Roading in the 4Runner Part of the Exploring Canada Series Standing on the cliff-edge of a…
The Ultimate 2-Person Overland Camp Kitchen Storage Box, Built for the 5th Gen 4Runner Hours of driving behind you, the quest for the perfect campsite is complete. The only thing…
Car Camping and Overlanding with Kids: 5 Tips To Keep You Heading Out in the 4Runner for More Adventures Camping with kids can be an amazing experience with your 4Runner…
Could this DMOS Stealth Shovel be the Best Off-Road Snow Shovel we have Seen Yet? Selecting new recovery gear can be both half the fun and half the frustration of…
Grouse Ridge Fire Lookout Trail System – Tahoe National Forest Grouse Ridge Lookout is located in Nevada County just outside of Cisco Grove and North West of the well known…
Genoa Peak 4×4 Trail on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe – Full Review and Overview Located on the East side of Lake Tahoe sits Genoa Peak, a 9,150ft mountain…
Airing down & Ogling at the Shafer Trail Trailhead at the Canyonlands National Park. An Idiot’s Guide to Overlanding With an Infant or Baby in the 5th Gen 4Runner I…
Long Cayon 4wd Trail Forest Service Road off Silver Fork Road in Kyburz, CA 95720 What started out as a weekend to install a suspension ended up being a weekend to…
Verdi Peak, Boca Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, Prosser Creek Reservoir Exploring alone has brought me some my favorite experiences. Trekking around solo brings the opportunity to literally stop, take a deep…
Schallenberger Ridge Donner Pass – Truckee Highway 80 to Donner Pass up to Schallenberger Ridge overlooking Donner Lake in Truckee, CA The Schallenberger Ridge 4×4 trail is a moderately trekked trail in…
What are the Biggest Tires you can run on 4Runner (Stock, Lift Kit, and Leveling Kit) – Largest Tire Size on 4Runner Explained We have had a few questions on…
Castle Pass/ Castle Peak 4×4 Trail – North Lake Tahoe Donner Pass Castle Pass to Castle Peak 4×4 Trail Near Boreal Ski Resort (North Lake Tahoe Day Trip 4×4 Trail)…
Pictured Above is the Mormon Emigrant Gap Abandoned Ski Resort Baltic Ridge Trail From Mormon Emigrant Trail/Gap (Between Highway 88/ Carson Pass Highway and Highway 50) The Baltic Ridge Trail is…
Blue Lake to Red Lake 4×4 Road – Forestdale Road, The Pacific Crest Trail, and the Forestdale Divide Blue Lakes to Red Lake is an amazing 4×4 trail with stunning…
Fordyce Lake Road and the Front Side of Signal Peak Fordyce Lake Road (Not the Trail) to Fordyce Lake & Signal Peak Lookout Fordyce Lake Camping and Signal Peak Lookout 4×4…
Northern & Southern California 4×4 Trails Book Review California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive (4×4) Trails Guide/Book Review An absolute must-have for anyone with a 4×4! If you are looking for…
South Shingle – Old Latrobe Road 4X4 Trail An Easy and Fun 4X4 Trail in Sacramento Near El Dorado Hills, CA If you are looking for an easy 4×4 trail…
Best Photography Spots in Big Sur and Highway 1: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Francisco and More This was the original plan: Heading out for the weekend down to Santa Cruz/ Aptos…
Blackwood Canyon Road, Ellis Peak Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Barker Pass Road, Bear Lake, Miller Lake, Lilly Lake and McKinny Lake Blackwood Canyon Road and Ellis Peak Trail – There is…
