Overland Trail Guides

23/10/2024

Day 13: Final day on the trail!

We awoke to a beautiful sunrise at Walker Lake this morning. 1980 total miles logged so far. The plan is burn about 100 more miles of dirt to Gardnerville and call it a wrap!

20/10/2024

Rain, snow, or sleet ain’t gonna stop this expedition. Onwards to Great Basin NP!!

1k miles and counting.

16/10/2024

Today we start traversing segment two of the Great Basin Heritage Trail. Only 730 miles to go til the final segment!

15/10/2024

Day 2 learnings: Sunsets in the Great Basin are nothing short of spectacular!

13/10/2024

Day 1 of 14 on the Great Basin Heritage trail.
142 miles covered.
75+ miles following the Gold Rush race course.
1 ghost town.
1 miles pic sunset.

01/10/2024

Our latest video route guide for the 250 mi Eastern Sierra Traverse is live!

Drop us a comment and let us know what you think 😉

The Eastern Sierra Traverse features some of the best views of the Sierra Crest that can be accessed by a 4x4. Come along with the OTG Crew as they explore ...

25/09/2024

Part 1, coming soon!

19/09/2024

The first day of fall is less than a week away. And you know what that means, right? Starry nights in the desert!

Where's your favorite desert to explore in the American West?

18/09/2024

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means!

We'll be heading back to the California desert this year for our 5th annual Turkey Run Event (Nov 23-27). These are fantastic events to introduce your kids to the wonders of the great outdoors. Keep an eye on our events page, as we'll be opening a few more spots specifically for families with children.

03/09/2024

Who wants to hit the trail and explore the ORIGINAL backcountry Discovery Trail, Mendocino (est. 1996)?

We've got another member-led trail run taking place October 11-13. Space is limited, so reserve your spot before they're gone!

Hit the website for more info ;)

20/08/2024

Mark your calendars for Sept 7th. We'll be in the East Bay for our next Rigs & Brews installment!

30/07/2024

Less than 4 weeks to go to the Shasta Overland Rally! We've still got some tickets available. Come bask in the sun of the southern Cascades with the OTG crew and all of our friends.

12/07/2024

Hey folks, we finally got the dates figured out for the Shasta Overland Rally (Aug 22-25). Given the location, we're hoping we get a lot of folks from CA, NV and the PNW! More info coming soon!

Join the OTG for our second BaseCamp event of 2024. More details coming soon!

03/07/2024

Our latest video route guide has been published for the Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail 🙌

Released in 1996 by the Forest Service, the Mendocino segment of the California Backcountry Discovery was years ahead of its time. Additional segments, like...

09/05/2024

It seems like our latest video for the Redwood Coast Adventure Trail has been turning a few heads. The good folks at dropped off these samples for us to try out on our next Trail Run. We're loving the artwork and the ode to famous redwoods like the Lost Monarch tree.

We'll post a trail report on our thoughts. Off to Sedona and the Mogollon Rim next week!

08/05/2024

PODCAST TONIGHT!!
We'll be live streaming the OTG podcast on Youtube tonight. Nick Walton will be joining us again to discuss the pros and cons of going to a full size rig.

We should be live around 8:30pm PST tonight!

Overland Trail Guides is the ultimate resource for multi-day to multi-week overland and off road adventures in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We fea...

07/05/2024

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗥
The first ever Big Sur BaseCamp event was a huge success, and I think we'll just have to make this an annual event!

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Keep an eye out for the upcoming Shasta BaseCamp event. We're still working on nailing dates, but it's looking like it'll be early summer, but we may push it out to July with the current snow levels!

27/03/2024

Be sure to check out our latest podcast episode where we discuss the Flat Tops Adventure Trail in Colorado.

Check out the Overland Trail Guides podcast where we touch on just about everything related to overlanding and camping-- adventures on the trail, gear, rigs, and more!

25/03/2024

While there Redwood Coast has some of the tallest, largest, and oldest trees on earth, there's more to the Redwood Coast Adventure Route than just tall trees.

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Redwood Coast as the verdant rolling hills of Humboldt and Mendocino begin to come to life with wildflowers.

15/03/2024

After a bit of a hiatus, we're excited to announce the OTG podcast is back! And while we'll still continue with our Adventures on the Trail series, going forward you can expect a lot more variation in the subject matter related to all things overlanding.

Our latest episode 020, we bring friend of OTG, Nick Walton on the show to discuss his time exploring the Gold Butte Adventure Route.

https://overland-trail-guides-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gold-butte-adventure-route-nevada

14/03/2024

Some of our favorite shots of the Gold Butte ADV Route from our good friend !
Not only is Joey fantastic behind the lens, he's also great company when out in the backcountry.

07/03/2024

Utah has long been a mecca for outdoor recreationalists, offering a plethora of activities including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and off-roading. In the world of overlanding, Utah stands out as a top destination for adventurers, and for good reason. Its breathtaking red rock Navajo sands...

16/01/2024

It's about that time of year! Where's your favorite place to go snow camping?

++ Photo by OTG Friend ++

02/11/2023

It won't be long before the Cascades are covered in snow 🗻 🗻 🗻

What's your favorite route/trail to explore in the Cascades?
We have a bit of an affinity for the Shasta-Trinity and Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trails since both are right in our backyard.