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2019

January
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
01/18/2019 to 01/20/2019 Anza Borrego / Truckhaven / Superstition Mountain 1 - 3+ John Labbett
01/22/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - Mike Sullivan
01/26/2019 McIver's Cabin Day Run - 2 Bob Boltner
February
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
02/01/2019 to 02/08/2019 King of the Hammers -
02/08/2019 to 02/10/2019 Death Valley Expedition 3 - Chad Oellien
02/23/2019 Mattino Wash Day Run 3 - 3+ Bob Marshall
02/26/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
March
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
03/08/2019 to 03/10/2019 Saline Valley 1 - 2 Chad Oellien
03/23/2019 Rowher Flats 1+ - 3 Gary Martin
03/26/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
03/30/2019 to 04/06/2019 MOAB Spring Vacation 2 - 4+ Mike Whittington
April
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
04/16/2019 to 04/20/2019 Mojave Road Historical Run 1 - 1+ Mike Whittington
04/17/2019 to 04/20/2019 JP Magazine DIRT N' DRIVE 1+ - 3
04/23/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
04/27/2019 Last Chance Canyon 1+ - 3+ Bob Besch
May
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
05/03/2019 to 05/05/2019 Panamint Valley / Isham 2 - 4+ John Cary
05/18/2019 Miller Jeep Trail 2+ - 3 Mike Sullivan
05/24/2019 to 05/26/2019 High Desert Roundup** 2 - 4
05/28/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
June
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
06/08/2019 Trail BC 109 Day Run 2 - Gary Martin
06/21/2019 to 06/23/2019 Big Bear Retreat 2 - 4
06/25/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
06/29/2019 Summer Picnic - Mike Sidlinger
July
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
07/10/2019 to 07/14/2019 West Lake (Tent Camping) 2 - 4 John Labbett
07/20/2019 to 07/28/2019 Summer Trip- TBD 2 - 4 Bob Besch
07/23/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
August
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
08/17/2019 Miller Trail Backwards Night Run 2+ - 3 Kenny Lombino
08/17/2019 Miller Trail Backwards Night Run 2+ - 3 Kenny Lombino
08/21/2019 to 08/26/2019 Dusy-Ershim (Tent Camping) 3 - 4 Scott Evans
08/27/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
September
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
09/03/2019 to 09/10/2019 Fall Bash - S. Lake Tahoe 2 - 4+ John Labbett
09/13/2019 to 09/15/2019 Pismo Beach Run 2 - 2+ Mike Sullivan
09/21/2019 Cleghorn Ridge Trail 2 - Skip Perkins
09/24/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
09/27/2019 to 09/29/2019 Calico Ghost Town 2 - 4 Dwayne Wilson
October
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
10/08/2019 Planning Meeting 2020 - John Labbett
10/10/2019 to 10/13/2019 Fun in the Desert** 3 - 5+
10/12/2019 Willys Day - Ric Freymond
10/22/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
10/31/2019 to 11/03/2019 Briggs Cabin Death Valley 2 - 3 Bob Boltner
November
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
11/01/2019 to 11/03/2019 Hump and Bump** 2 - 4
11/08/2019 to 11/10/2019 Panamint Valley Days 2 - 4
11/08/2019 to 11/10/2019 Desert Splash** -
11/16/2019 Miller Jeep Trail 2+ - 3 Mike Sullivan
11/19/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
11/22/2019 to 11/24/2019 Fun in the Desert** 3 - 5+ Rich Wohlers
December
Date(s) Event Rating Leader(s)
12/07/2019 Member Holiday Party -
12/14/2019 Slant Ranch Poker Run 1+ - 5+ Scott Evans
12/17/2019 OTR Monthly Club Meeting - John Labbett
12/26/2019 to 01/02/2020 Cougar Buttes End of Year Blast 2+ - 5 Mike Sullivan

Trail Rating for our runs:

1
  • Graded dirt or gravel road
  • Vehicles: Any, including passenger cars
1+
  • Unimproved dirt road
  • 4wd and extra clearance may or may not be needed
  • Street tires ok
  • Vehicles: Any 4wd, high-clearance pickup trucks with 2wd
2
  • 4wd needed
  • Some low range
  • Suitable for novice drivers
  • Street tires ok
  • Vehicles: Any 4wd, including stock SUVs
2+
  • 4wd low range required
  • Difficult terrain
  • Some steep grades but no major rock obstacles
  • Trail tires needed but stock suspension ok
  • Challenge for novice drivers
  • Vehicles: Any modified 4wd, stock SUVs with trail tires
3
  • Difficult trail, with obstacles
  • Can be done with a stock vehicle with a very experienced driver but not recommended
  • This is the limit of a stock SUV
  • Occasional off-camber situations
  • Some steep grades
  • May be water crossings or sand hazards
  • Vehicles: 31 inch tires, at least a mild lift, rear locker or limited slip
3+
  • Difficult trail
  • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 25 degrees
  • Water crossings 2 feet deep
  • Lots of rock crawling
  • Body damage possible
  • Vehicles: Modified with lift, hard locker, 31 inch tires minimum
4
  • Tough trail
  • Lots of rocks
  • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
  • Winch may be needed
  • Body damage or equipment failures likely
  • Vehicles: 2 to 4 inch lift, 33" tires, locker in rear, limited slip or locker in front, winch, extra gears.
4+
  • Very tough trail
  • Lots of rocks
  • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
  • Winch may be needed
  • Body damage or equipment failures likely
  • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.
5
  • Very tough trail
  • Entirely rock
  • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
  • Winch will be needed
  • Body damage or equipment failures likely
  • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.
5+
  • Extremely tough trail
  • Large Boulders and/or waterfalls
  • Grades and off-camber situations may exceed 30 degrees
  • Winch will be needed
  • Body damage or equipment failures very likely
  • Vehicles: 4 inch lift or more, 35" or more tires, lockers front and rear, winch, extra gears.

Note: Our rating system is for entertainment purposes only. Damage and breakage can occur on any trail regardless of its rating. This trail rating system is based on our own experiences and in no way constitutes a professional opinion. We cannot be held liable for any damage or injury from the use of or failure to use this information.