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Become a Trail Ambassador!

We're always looking for folks to help host/lead events.  Check out OTG's Trail Ambassador program for more info!  

Upcoming Events

  • Black Rock Desert - March 2025
    Black Rock Desert - March 2025
    Fri, Mar 28
    Black Rock Desert
    Mar 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – Mar 30, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Black Rock Desert, Gerlach, Nevada, USA
    Join OTG Trail Ambassador Jonathan B as he leads a group through northern Nevada's Black Rock Ddesert. You'll explore North America's largest salt flat, hot springs, emigrant trails, and some the darkest skies in the lower 48!
  • San Rafael Swell Adventure Route (April)
    San Rafael Swell Adventure Route (April)
    Apr 03, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 08, 2025, 10:00 AM
    San Rafael Swell, San Rafael Swell, Utah, USA
    Join OTG Trail Ambassador Dan H on a 6 day trip exploring the San Rafael Swell Adventure route. You will need a high clearance 4x4 for this trip!
  • Big Sur BaseCamp -- April 2025
    Big Sur BaseCamp -- April 2025
    Thu, Apr 10
    Big Sur (eastside)
    Apr 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – Apr 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Big Sur (eastside), Jolon, CA 93930, USA
    Join the OTG for our first BaseCamp event of 2025. This event is a family friendly campout and will be a great opportunity for folks to meet their fellow OTG members. Please see the event details for more information regarding the event.
  • Carrizo Plain & Central Coast Explorations
    Carrizo Plain & Central Coast Explorations
    Thu, Apr 17
    Carrizo Plain & Central Coast
    Apr 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – Apr 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Carrizo Plain & Central Coast, Santa Margarita, CA 93453, USA
    Join Ben from OTG as we explore the Carrizo Plain National Monument and then dip over to the Los Padres National Forest along the coast. You will need a 4x4 or AWD to join this trip!
  • San Rafael Swell ADV Route (May)
    San Rafael Swell ADV Route (May)
    Wed, May 14
    May 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 18, 2025, 10:00 AM
    San Rafael Swell, San Rafael Swell, Utah, USA
    Join Ben from OTG on a 5 day trip exploring the San Rafael Swell Adventure route. You will need a high clearance 4x4 to join this rugged backcountry adventure!
  • Southern Utah Explorations
    Southern Utah Explorations
    Sun, May 18
    Southern Utah
    May 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – May 21, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Southern Utah, 8800 UT-14, Cedar City, UT 84720, USA
    Join Ben from OTG on a 4 day trip exploring southern UT. We'll likely explore the backcountry around Capitol Reef or Grand Staircase Escalante. Tickets will become available once the dates and details are finalized.
  • Lost Coast Overland Rally (BaseCamp) -- Summer 2025
    Lost Coast Overland Rally (BaseCamp) -- Summer 2025
    Jun 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jun 22, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Humboldt County, Lost Coast, CA 95536, USA
    Join the OTG for our second BaseCamp event of 2025. We'll be returning the to the heart of the Lost Coast for this one!
  • Bowman Lake Explorations & Camping (First Responders Event)
    Bowman Lake Explorations & Camping (First Responders Event)
    Aug 05, 2025, 8:30 AM – Aug 08, 2025, 10:00 AM
    Nevada County, Bowman Lake, California 95959, USA
    Join OTG member Scott as he leads a group along 40 mi of dirt to Bowman Lake (Tahoe NF). Each day will be spent exploring up to 40 miles of dirt roads and trails in our vehicles, but returning to the same campsite.
  • Black Rock Desert Spring Explorations  |  June
    Black Rock Desert Spring Explorations  |  June
    Coming June 2025
    Coming June 2025
    Black Rock Desert, Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA
    Join OTG Trail Ambassador Ed H as he leads the group through northern Nevada's Black Rock Desert and the surrounding area. You'll have the opportunity to zoom across North America's largest playa, experience the desert blooms of northern Nevada, soak in hot springs, and drive thru rugged canyons.
  • Vancouver Island Grand Loop (July)
    Vancouver Island Grand Loop (July)
    TBD July 2025
    TBD July 2025
    Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Join Ben from OTG on an epic softroading adventure around Vancouver Island over the course of 12+ days. We'll try to complete as much of the route as possible, while exploring many of the more remote locations on Van Island's northwest coast.
  • 4x4s & Brews: 650 Edition  (November)
    4x4s & Brews: 650 Edition  (November)
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    San Mateo County, San Mateo County, CA, USA
    Come join your friends from OTG and California Overlanders at Faction Brewing Co in Alameda!
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