light off-roading trail recommendations around San Francisco Bay Area - Subaru Outback

linuxlover · 10-14-2007, 04:01 AM

Guys,
New 2008 2.5 limited OUtback owner. Looking for some LIGHT off-road trails (dirt, gravel) - not too far from San Francisco Bay Area.

I couldn't find much on 'outback friendly' trails. Tried the search here at the forums and also Googled it a bit. Apologies in advance if I missed some thing obvious.

I thumbed through couple of 'off-road' books in the bookstore, but they are more geared towards serious 4x4 types.

Any one has a few recommendations, websites, books...?

Much appreciated

/LinuxLover

linuxlover · 10-15-2007, 07:24 PM

Hmm, no replies ?!

I got this book : Backcountry Adventures Northern California
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193...=3OTM9F05CGF2L

It is mostly geared to towards the 'jeep' crowd. They have trail ratings from 1-8 I think. And from reading a few, Outback can do ratings 1-3 easily.

And there are quite a few trails with 1-3 difficulty rating. But they are all in Sierras or close to Shasta.

If any body has done any trails from this book, please post your experience (and photos!)

thanks

khop · 10-26-2007, 11:14 AM

Well, I'm in the search for trails in the bay area as well.
If you need a partner in crime, I am up for it.
-Kevin

nick · 11-02-2007, 09:16 PM

The backcountry book mentioned has some nice easy drives in the big sur area. I too live in the SF Bay area and likewise would like to meet others for dirt road adventures.

Cheers,

Nick

PS: KHop I saw you parked on Telegraph this afternoon. I stopped to gawp at your car.

khop · 11-02-2007, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nick
The backcountry book mentioned has some nice easy drives in the big sur area. I too live in the SF Bay area and likewise would like to meet others for dirt road adventures.

Cheers,

Nick

PS: KHop I saw you parked on Telegraph this afternoon. I stopped to gawp at your car.

That's funny, I saw a few Outbacks today checking out my ride in Berkley. I did not see your Baja though.

-Khop

HumanIlls · 11-14-2007, 01:41 PM

I am also down for some backcountry excursions. I'm not far from the bay. Email me if you have some ideas.

mlpetrus · 01-15-2008, 06:26 PM

Hi Guys

If you go north of Santa Rosa, there are two roads that will get you to Clear Lake via dirt road. Fun but not too challenging. Sorry, I forget the name of the roads but you will see them on the map. I think one is Sonoma Mountain Rd.

I've done it in conventional cars but you can raise some dust in your subies.

This makes for a great day. Wine tasting at either end of the trip (or both).

I'm on my second subie and loven it.

Michael

Max P. · 02-19-2008, 08:51 PM

i live in the sac. area, and we have a off road place called "Prairie City" alot of fun trails, mud pits, and hill climbs. As soon as the snow melts away ill be heading up to Tahoe to do some trails too...if anyones in the area or wants to set something up, just let me know.

moxie · 02-25-2008, 11:59 PM

Just saw this after I posted...still want mountain biking/camping too, but if anyone plans something post it here!

SubieNubie · 05-08-2009, 03:34 PM

I got my 2000 OBW in February of '09 & am also looking to do some light offroading, just dirt roads really, so I can say I've taken it off road

Don't want to be one of those noobs that get 10 feet off the pavement and get stuck! I'm in Sunnyvale, CA which is right at the south end of the San Francisco bay. Looking for something within an hour or so drive. Lived around here 36 years, you think i'd know this stuff but this is my first AWD vehicle!

Thanks!

10-14-2007, 04:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
linuxlover Recruit Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	light off-roading trail recommendations around San Francisco Bay Area Guys, New 2008 2.5 limited OUtback owner. Looking for some LIGHT off-road trails (dirt, gravel) - not too far from San Francisco Bay Area. I couldn't find much on 'outback friendly' trails. Tried the search here at the forums and also Googled it a bit. Apologies in advance if I missed some thing obvious. I thumbed through couple of 'off-road' books in the bookstore, but they are more geared towards serious 4x4 types. Any one has a few recommendations, websites, books...? Much appreciated /LinuxLover

10-26-2007, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
khop Legionairre Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area Car: 07 OBXT Posts: 61 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Offroading Well, I'm in the search for trails in the bay area as well. If you need a partner in crime, I am up for it. -Kevin

05-08-2009, 03:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
SubieNubie Legionairre Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Car: 2000 OB Wagon Posts: 55 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got my 2000 OBW in February of '09 & am also looking to do some light offroading, just dirt roads really, so I can say I've taken it off road Don't want to be one of those noobs that get 10 feet off the pavement and get stuck! I'm in Sunnyvale, CA which is right at the south end of the San Francisco bay. Looking for something within an hour or so drive. Lived around here 36 years, you think i'd know this stuff but this is my first AWD vehicle! Thanks! __________________ It's a small world but I wouldn't want to paint it.

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10-15-2007, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
linuxlover Recruit Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm, no replies ?! I got this book : Backcountry Adventures Northern California http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193...=3OTM9F05CGF2L It is mostly geared to towards the 'jeep' crowd. They have trail ratings from 1-8 I think. And from reading a few, Outback can do ratings 1-3 easily. And there are quite a few trails with 1-3 difficulty rating. But they are all in Sierras or close to Shasta. If any body has done any trails from this book, please post your experience (and photos!) thanks

11-02-2007, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
nick Recruit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sf bay area Car: 03 baja Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The backcountry book mentioned has some nice easy drives in the big sur area. I too live in the SF Bay area and likewise would like to meet others for dirt road adventures. Cheers, Nick PS: KHop I saw you parked on Telegraph this afternoon. I stopped to gawp at your car.

11-14-2007, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
HumanIlls Flying Cavalry Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: California Car: 98 OB 2.5 nonturbo 5spd Posts: 121 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am also down for some backcountry excursions. I'm not far from the bay. Email me if you have some ideas.

01-15-2008, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
mlpetrus Recruit Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA (SF Bay Area) Car: 2005 Outback Posts: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi Guys If you go north of Santa Rosa, there are two roads that will get you to Clear Lake via dirt road. Fun but not too challenging. Sorry, I forget the name of the roads but you will see them on the map. I think one is Sonoma Mountain Rd. I've done it in conventional cars but you can raise some dust in your subies. This makes for a great day. Wine tasting at either end of the trip (or both). I'm on my second subie and loven it. Michael

02-19-2008, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Max P. Recruit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: south lake tahoe/sacramento Car: 1998 outback 2.5l 5spd MT Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i live in the sac. area, and we have a off road place called "Prairie City" alot of fun trails, mud pits, and hill climbs. As soon as the snow melts away ill be heading up to Tahoe to do some trails too...if anyones in the area or wants to set something up, just let me know.

02-25-2008, 11:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
moxie Legionairre Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California Car: 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen, 1992 VW Cabriolet, No more Subies :( Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just saw this after I posted...still want mountain biking/camping too, but if anyone plans something post it here!

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