CITY TO SUMMITROAD RALLYAug 1 – Sept 6
FIVE ROUTES.
ONE EPIC ADVENTURE.
Hit the road in whatever you drive — car, SUV, truck, classic, motorcycle, Jeep or 4x4. Gather your family, friends, coworkers or club for 6 weeks of scenic drives, hidden discoveries, challenges, prizes and community impact.
A rally, not a race.
Drive safely, follow traffic laws and enjoy the journey together. Vehicles depart in staggered waves after the safety briefing.
Check in at Mossy Jeep Chula Vista, grab your rally guide and meet your crew before you roll out.
Pick one of five adventures and the cause you want your miles to support.
Meet your crew at Mossy Jeep Chula Vista, grab the rally guide and attend the welcome & safety briefing.
Follow the route, discover checkpoints, complete challenges and hunt hidden ducks.
Finish at The Summit for food, music, awards, prizes and sunset views.
FIVE ROUTES. ONE EPIC ADVENTURE.
Every route begins at Mossy Jeep Chula Vista and finishes at The Summit at Hideout Mountain. All street-legal vehicles are welcome — cars, SUVs, trucks, classics, motorcycles, Jeeps and 4x4s. Choose the one that fits your crew.
Coast, Creatures & Country Family Route
Wildlife, farm animals and nature exhibits — built for younger kids.
Full Throttle Family Adventure Route
Speed, puzzles, teamwork and friendly competition for older kids and teens.
Brunch, Backroads & Julian Route
Slow down, reconnect and discover another side of San Diego.
Pamo Valley & Black Canyon Discovery Route
Leave the freeway behind — a first taste of San Diego’s backcountry.
Highway to the Stars — Palomar Expedition
Nate Harrison Grade to Palomar Mountain. The rally's big mountain adventure.
Cars, SUVs, trucks, classics, motorcycles, Jeeps and 4x4s. First-timers welcome.
Bring your crew.
Choose your route.
Let's go.
Cars, SUVs, trucks, classics, motorcycles, Jeeps and 4x4s — if it's street-legal, it's ready for adventure. Bring your family, friends, coworkers, car club, motorcycle group or off-road crew.
Whether you love scenic drives, family outings, hidden destinations or backcountry trails, there's a route for you.
Real People.
Real Connection.
Real Impact.
A peek at the families, friends, rigs and sunsets that make City to Summit more than just a drive.
6 Causes.
6 Weeks.
1 Shared Impact.
Every weekend spotlights a different community cause. Every registration, pledge, partnership and volunteer hour helps local organizations build awareness and create meaningful impact.
Summer Preview & Meet the Sponsors
Honoring Firefighters, First Responders & Law Enforcement
The Red Road Rally — Paint the Town Red!
Autism & Special Needs Family Weekend
Community Champions Weekend
Women Driving Change
Heroes & Hounds
Nourishing Our Roots — Harvesting Hope
Discover. Explore.
Scan. Win.
Search for hidden ducks at checkpoints and Community Partner locations across San Diego County. Scan QR codes, complete challenges, earn points and unlock surprises.
Watch for collectible ducks, instant-win opportunities and Golden Ducks worth cash prizes.
Collect Points.
Win Big.
Earn points for participation, visiting Community Partners, completing challenges, taking selfies, stopping by Mossy Jeep Chula Vista and inviting friends.
6 Weeks of adventure.
- 01Aug 1–2Summer Preview & Meet the Sponsors
- 02Aug 8Honoring Firefighters, First Responders & Law Enforcement
- 03Aug 9The Red Road Rally — Paint the Town Red!
- 04Aug 15–16Autism & Special Needs Family Weekend
- 05Aug 22–23Community Champions Weekend
- 06Aug 29Women Driving Change
- 07Aug 30Heroes & Hounds
- 08Sep 5–6Nourishing Our Roots — Harvesting Hope
Welcome and safety briefing. Staggered departures begin at 10:30 AM.
Welcome and safety briefing. Staggered departures begin at 11:45 AM.
Come for the cause.
Stay for the party.
Finish at The Summit at Hideout Mountain with live music, food, rally awards, giveaways and sunset views above Lake Henshaw.
Turn your business
into an official duck stop.
Join the adventure as an official City to Summit Community Partner. Rally teams arrive in cars, SUVs, trucks, classics, motorcycles, Jeeps and 4x4s — and they may visit your business to scan a QR code, solve a clue, complete a challenge or discover something new.
The $250 partnership includes 60 days of promotion (Aug 1 – Sep 30), map and website placement, social features and category exclusivity within 15–20 miles.
You don't have to drive to join the fun.
12 PM – 9 PM. Reserve a Pit Crew Base Camp for up to 20 guests. Cabins, vintage RVs, glamping tents and new AC Pop-Up Adventure Tents.
Turn rally day into a mountain getaway.
Wake up to mountain air, wide-open views and more time to enjoy Santa Ysabel and the Lake Henshaw area. Lodging is limited.
Is this a race?+
No. It's a non-competitive adventure focused on fun, teamwork, discovery and community impact.
How long is the rally?+
Approximately five hours, depending on the route, pace and activities selected.
What vehicle do I need?+
All street-legal vehicles are welcome — cars, SUVs, trucks, classics, motorcycles, Jeeps and 4x4s. Off-road routes require a suitable high-clearance vehicle.
How many people can join?+
One $50 vehicle registration includes up to six participants.
Is it family-friendly?+
Yes. Choose the route that best fits the ages and interests of your group.
Do we need rally experience?+
No. First-time participants are welcome, and instructions are provided at check-in.
What should we bring?+
A fully charged phone, water, comfortable clothing and anything your group needs for a day of driving.
Are there prizes?+
Yes. Visit /prizes to learn how teams earn points for participation, partner visits, challenges, selfies, Mossy Jeep visits and referrals — plus Golden Ducks and cash prizes.
Can we join more than once?+
Yes. Teams may participate on multiple weekends and support different causes.
Are pets allowed?+
Pet rules vary by checkpoint and activity. Check the selected route details before bringing a pet.