•Sierra Trek: This is the California Association of 4WD Clubs' big bash, happening every August since 1966. Based near Truckee, the event's marquee trail is Fordyce Creek.
Info: www.cal4wheel.com, 916.381.8300
•Sno-Blind Expedition: Held in Michigan's AuSable National Forest every February, this is one of the most popular winter runs.
Info: www.mudchuggers.com, snoblind@mudchuggers.com
•Superlift 4xAdventure Series: For 2010, the Superlift series adds events in Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia while retaining the spring and fall 4xAdventures in Hot Springs, AR.
Info: www.4xadventures.com, www.orvpark.com, 804.572.8335
•Telluride Rotary 4x4 Tours: This July spectacle raises money for scholarships and is one of the best guided ways to see Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Trails include Black Bear Pass, Imogene Pass, and Yankee Boy Basin. Information:
Info: www.telluride4x4.com, 888.605.2578
•Tierra Del Sol Desert Safari: California's traditional season-opener (February, early March), TDS normally takes place at the Truckhaven Hills, although it has been held at Ocotillo Wells OHV Area.
Info: www.tdsdesertsafari.com, 72fj40@cox.net
•Tin Benders Jamboree: An annual April thrashfest at Johnson Valley's Hammers.
Info: www.tinbenders.org
Uwharrie Nat'l Forest, Troy, NC
Staff Favorites
Ali Mansour: The one I have the fondest memories of is the Rocky Mountain Loop Trail in the Uwharrie National Forest OHV Area, outside Troy, North Carolina. I've enjoyed Uwharrie's red clay countryside for years with my friends and family. It's definitely not the toughest trail system on the East Coast, but that hasn't stopped me from breaking, rolling, and having a blast. The most attractive part of the UNF trail system is that there is something for everyone. Add a good rainstorm and a boring hillclimb transforms into a high-revving, tire-spinning adventure.
Kevin McNulty: I like all the trails around Telluride and Silverton, particularly Black Bear Pass.
Fred Williams: The Johnson Valley Hammers trails. I can't pick just one. The are offers some of the best rockcrawling in the nation and has variety from easy to insane for any wheeling level.
Rick Pewe: Of all the trails in the world, my favorite is the Rubicon. While not the toughest trail, the sheer beauty of the 'Con along with its incredible history makes it my top-ranking place to wheel.
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Johnson Valley, CA
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Rubicon Trail, Georgetown, CA
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San Juan Mountains, particularly Black Bear Pass, Telluride.Ouray, CO
Ultimate Adventure Recap*
2009 (Nov./dec.)
•Drummond Island, MI: Turtle Ridge Off-Road Park, www.turtleridgeorv.com
•Harrison, MI: Rocks & Valleys Off-Road Park, www.rocksandvalleys.com
•Mantua, OH: Jeep Skool, www.jeepskool.com
•Mount Perry, OH: Painted Rock Adventure Park, www.paintedrockohv.com
•Six Points, PA: Outback Off-Road Adventure Park, www.outbackoffroadadventure.com/park.php
2008 (Nov./dec.)
•Black Hills, SD: Black Hills 4 Wheelers, www.bh4wheelers.com
•Miles City, MT: Glendive Short Pine BLM OHV Area, www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/prog/recreation/ohv/glendive.html
•Rangley, CO: Rangely OHV Area, Rangely Rock Crawlers, www.rangely.com/RockCrawling.htm
•Weston, WY: Bliss Dinosaur Ranch, www.wyomingdinosaurs.com
Rubicon Trail, Georgetown, CA
2007 (Nov./dec.)
•Gilmer, TX: Barnwell Mountain, www.barnwellmountainra.com
•Huntsville, TX: General Sam's Offroad Park, www.generalsams.com
•San Antonio, TX: Cline Ranch Off-Road Park, www.clineranch.com
2006 (Nov./dec.)
•Boise, ID: Rattlesnake Alley, www.idaho4x4.com
•Elko, NV: Gas Tank Alley, Bangin' Bones, www.banginbones.com
•Rexburg, ID: St. Anthony Dunes, www.snakeriveroffroaders.com
2005 (Nov./dec.)
•Cassville, MO: Mark Twain Nat'l Forest, www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain
•Clayton, OK: Rock Creek/Green Acres, 918.569.4289
•Poteau, OK: Cavanal Hill, Sam's Offroad, sales@samsoffroad.com, 800.446.5503
•Seymour, MO: Southern Missouri Offroad Ranch, www.smorr.net
2004 (Nov./dec.)
•Chetek, WI: Apple Valley Farms, www.rpm4x4.com
•Gilbert, MN: Iron Range OHV Recreation Area, www.ironrange.org/recreation/atv.ohv
•Marseille, IL: The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off-Road Park, www.thecliffsinsaneterrain.com
2003 (Nov.)
•Tracy City, TN: Monteagle, Damn Locals, www.damnlocals.com
•Mt. Olive, AL: Gray Rock ORV Park, www.grayrockorv.com
•Hot Springs, AR: Superlift ORV Park, www.orvpark.com