Route 01

The Scenic Summit Drive

Relax • Explore • Enjoy the Journey

An easy, scenic drive through Ramona, rolling ranch country, Santa Ysabel mountain views and beautiful oak forests.

Easy · 1/595% pavedFamily drive~85 mi

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Route 02

Forest Explorer Trail

Your First Taste of Adventure

An easy-to-moderate introduction to forest roads, mild washboards, small ruts and seasonal creek crossings through San Diego’s mountain backcountry.

Easy–Moderate · 2/570% pavement30% forest roadsBeginner adventure

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Route 03

Black Mountain Adventure

The Signature Jeep Experience

A moderate Jeep adventure featuring rocky climbs, steep grades, narrow mountain roads and panoramic views from Black Mountain Summit.

Moderate · 3/5Jeep experienceRocky climbs~95 mi

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Route 04

Ridge Runner Expedition

Big Views. Bigger Adventure.

A moderate–hard expedition for experienced off-road drivers, with loose rock, off-camber sections, tight switchbacks and long dirt sections across San Diego’s high mountain ridges.

Moderate–Hard · 4/5Experienced driversWell-equipped 4WDMountain ridges

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Route 05

Most Challenge Route

The ultimate City to Summit off-road challenge.

The rally’s most challenging route: continuous forest-network dirt, steep grades, rocky ledges, deep ruts and remote sections with limited services.

Difficulty · 5/5Rubicon or equivalent33–35-inch tires6–7+ hours

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