Best for
Stock Jeep Rubicon, Gladiator Mojave, Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and mildly lifted 4WDs
Surface
Rocky climbs, steep grades and narrow mountain roads
Difficulty
⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 (Moderate)
Distance
Approximately 95 miles
Vehicle
Trail-capable stock or mildly lifted 4WD
Take on the signature Jeep experience through the Southern California backcountry. Climb Black Mountain Truck Trail, explore the summit and enjoy incredible overlooks before continuing to Hideout Mountain Lodge.
Perfect For
- Stock Jeep Rubicon
- Gladiator Mojave
- Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
- Mildly lifted 4WDs
Route Directions
- Start at Mossy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Chula Vista
- Travel Highway 67 North
- Continue through Ramona
- Turn onto Pamo Road
- Climb Black Mountain Truck Trail (11S04)
- Explore the Black Mountain Summit
- Continue via Mesa Grande Road
- Arrive at Hideout Mountain Lodge
Terrain
- Rocky climbs
- Steep grades
- Narrow mountain roads
- Moderate technical driving
Highlights
- Black Mountain Summit
- Incredible panoramic views
- Santa Ysabel Valley overlooks
- Outstanding photography locations
- Classic Southern California Jeep trail
- Stop 1Start
Mossy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Chula Vista
Begin the Black Mountain Adventure before traveling north through Ramona toward Pamo Road.
- Stop 2Finish
Hideout Mountain Lodge
27413 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel
Complete the signature Jeep experience at Hideout Mountain Lodge.
Route
Mossy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Chula Vista → Hideout Mountain Lodge
Final checkpoints and turn-by-turn directions are provided to registered teams.