OUR TRAIL RATINGS SYSTEM

TO SEE A LIST OF TRIPS FOR EACH LEVEL, CLICK ON A DIFFICULTY ICON. 

Easy	More Difficult	Most Difficult

We recommend you see our Trip Policy for more details.

EASY TRIPS: These are introductory-level trips. For the experienced driver, some are passable in two-wheel drive with good ground clearance, but we require 4WD for most all tours. Using four-wheel drive makes the trip safer and there will be less environmentally abusive tire spinning. Regardless of trail difficulty, companion vehicles are always recommended on all adventures into the backcountry. Refer to your copy of Shifting into 4WD for what to carry.

MORE DIFFICULT TRIPS: These trips are designed to improve your 4WD driving skills, but still revolve around using the 4WD as a means to an end. Four-wheel drive, lower tire pressure and some 4WD driving experience are best.

MOST DIFFICULT TRIPS: Most-difficult trips focus on driving and are basically thrill-and-skill rides versus "tours." Virgin beginners are discouraged. Four-wheel drive with a closed differential (posi or locker) in the rear is helpful. Closed differentials in the front and rear are ideal. Low tire pressure and 4WD driving experience are required.

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Ecological 4-Wheeling Adventures is an equal opportunity 4WD trail ride and tour service provider for the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and the state of California, Department of Parks and Recreation. ECO4WD 4-wheeling eco-tours, classes, excursions and adventures are safe, ecologically compatible and responsible to you and your family, your 4X and the environment.