Coast, Creatures & Country Family Route
Wildlife, farm animals and nature exhibits — built for younger kids.
Families with children ages 3–10. Fully paved, ~100–110 miles, roughly 5–5½ hours from check-in to Summit.
Full Throttle Family Adventure Route
Speed, puzzles, teamwork and friendly competition for older kids and teens.
Families with older kids and teens. Fully paved, ~100–110 miles, roughly 5–6 hours of action from check-in to Summit.
Brunch, Backroads & Julian Route
Slow down, reconnect and discover another side of San Diego.
Couples, friends and adult groups. Fully paved scenic roads, ~105–115 miles, roughly 5–5½ hours of easy driving, brunch, art and pie.
Pamo Valley & Black Canyon Discovery Route
Leave the freeway behind — a first taste of San Diego’s backcountry.
First-time off-road drivers and stock adventure SUVs. Paved highways, maintained dirt and narrow backcountry roads. ~90–105 miles. Beginner off-road in dry conditions.
Highway to the Stars — Palomar Expedition
Nate Harrison Grade to Palomar Mountain. The rally's big mountain adventure.
Experienced backcountry drivers. Paved highway, steep dirt grade and winding mountain roads. ~110–125 miles. Remote, steep, narrow and exposed.