Top 5 Overland Routes for Beginners - California

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @mattblagys8774
    @mattblagys8774 Рік тому +50

    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
      @kdawgtv1333 Рік тому +1

      Goals man 😃

    • @PokéPitstop
      @PokéPitstop Рік тому +1

      Looking into buying a trailhawk just for these reasons haha

  • @CFRATT
    @CFRATT Рік тому +6

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

  • @erikl85
    @erikl85 11 місяців тому +5

    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
      @erikl85 11 місяців тому

      Great video though!

    • @bobmalooga335
      @bobmalooga335 5 місяців тому +1

      I thought Californians love being invaded

  • @kaveman6061
    @kaveman6061 10 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @elmerllamas3792
    @elmerllamas3792 Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @Moondoggy1941
    @Moondoggy1941 3 місяці тому

    Thank you this is exactly what I needed, I have a bone stock Lexus GX 470. I like the idea of a 1 day trip at first and then go from there,

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  3 місяці тому +1

      Be sure to check out our site. Tons of great info over there, and we've got more and more free events on our calendar as well ;)

  • @toddshook1765
    @toddshook1765 Рік тому

    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.

  • @jonathankostka2650
    @jonathankostka2650 2 місяці тому

    I saw some guys do usal rd (lost coast) in a 2006-2008 Prius. Was pretty impressed

    • @LWRC
      @LWRC 2 місяці тому

      Nothing to be impressed. These are just dirt roads that even clown car Teslas can drive!!!

  • @josels1292
    @josels1292 9 місяців тому

    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
    @jrsanchez2517 Рік тому +1

    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
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @noijoi1015
    @noijoi1015 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video! I was wondering if there are routes I can go on with a third gen Tacoma Trd sport.

  • @julioli8681
    @julioli8681 Рік тому +1

    Can a Tacoma TRD 4x2 handle these trails?

  • @gerardhoran
    @gerardhoran Рік тому

    Great work Ben. Some Happy Trails out here in CA

  • @raphaelcastro3673
    @raphaelcastro3673 Рік тому +1

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

  • @paulespinoza7172
    @paulespinoza7172 Рік тому

    A few more for the bucket list. Thanks

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 Рік тому +1

    The hanging pickup!

  • @Oregontrailblazin
    @Oregontrailblazin 2 місяці тому

    I am DOWN for the pot smokers trail !! AWD Acura RDX 6 speeds !

  • @mikeyy_4
    @mikeyy_4 Рік тому

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

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Dronerangerspro
    @Dronerangerspro 7 місяців тому

    Truly epic trails!

  • @travelingman21000
    @travelingman21000 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @robm799
    @robm799 Рік тому +2

    I’m new. Thanks much.

  • @Jessica_6969
    @Jessica_6969 Рік тому

    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
      @joelmae827 7 місяців тому +1

      I saw a Prius at lost coast

    • @Jessica_6969
      @Jessica_6969 7 місяців тому

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

  • @chris22anthony
    @chris22anthony Рік тому +2

    Little man eats it at 13:56 hope he’s alright.

  • @thetrailoutthere
    @thetrailoutthere Рік тому +2

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

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому +1

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

    • @MrBalas3
      @MrBalas3 Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @bengrant813
    @bengrant813 8 місяців тому

    Where was that cave at in the beginning on video?

  • @ricosplace2
    @ricosplace2 Рік тому

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

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому

      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.

  • @olivero-j1r
    @olivero-j1r 7 місяців тому

    Central Valley?

  • @onemansthought
    @onemansthought Рік тому

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

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @spicylama1681
    @spicylama1681 Рік тому

    Is it possible for 2WD?

  • @jonathanzepeda6048
    @jonathanzepeda6048 Рік тому

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

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому

      100%!!

    • @ricosplace2
      @ricosplace2 Рік тому

      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

  • @tonykim1126
    @tonykim1126 Рік тому +1

    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
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому +1

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

  • @whatablissfullife
    @whatablissfullife Рік тому

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

  • @lunamaria1048
    @lunamaria1048 Рік тому

    I approved this.
    Thanks!

  • @4x4hoth
    @4x4hoth Рік тому

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

  • @ryannance9673
    @ryannance9673 Рік тому

    Wish we had off road trail access like aus

    • @OverlandTrailGuides
      @OverlandTrailGuides  Рік тому

      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?

  • @johnnynephrite6147
    @johnnynephrite6147 Рік тому +2

    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
      @lurch2878 11 місяців тому

      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?

    • @ralphramirez1979
      @ralphramirez1979 5 місяців тому

      I have a 06 suburban 2 wheel drive. I'd like to get into some off road trails.
      So your saying should be ok,?

    • @johnnynephrite6147
      @johnnynephrite6147 5 місяців тому +1

      @@ralphramirez1979 nope, you need 4x4 bro and some decent clearance.

  • @DjPablo707
    @DjPablo707 Рік тому +3

    After these storms we have had up north most of those trails are probably not looking so pretty..

  • @muffman8469
    @muffman8469 Рік тому

    right on a lot of great info is that all BLM land just wondering

  • @keebhaavana3387
    @keebhaavana3387 Рік тому +1

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