Kings Road Off-Highway Dispatch: Summer 2025 Edition
A quarterly guide to responsible off-road events across California.
Welcome to the first-ever Kings Road Off-Highway Dispatch! We're diving into the dirt with a curated list of off-pavement events for Summer 2025. Since 4x4-focused events aren't as frequent, we've expanded our reach beyond SoCal to bring you the best from the broader West. Expect this roundup quarterly—so if we've missed an event, drop us a line!
Please tread lightly and keep our tires where they’re supposed to be.
June 2025
SDORC Monthly Meeting
June 3 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA
Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.
Riverside Off Road & Jeep Nights
June 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA
Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.
Madhatters Monthly Club Run – Rubicon Trail
June 6–8
Rubicon Trail, starting from Loon Lake
Club run from Loon Lake to Rubicon Springs, camping Friday night, hanging out Saturday, and departing Sunday via Cadillac Hill.
Chaney Ranch Off-Road Event
June 7–8
Chaney Ranch, Warner Springs, CA
Off-road event featuring Cross Country, Track Racing, and Motocross.
Madhatters Highlanders Poker Run
June 13–14
South Fork Campground, CA
Poker run event on the Rubicon Trail.
Tierra Del Sol General Meeting
June 18 @ 7:00 PM
Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA
Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.
Wanderwell Society Lift Night
June 18 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Wanderwell Society
Open shop night to inspect vehicles and troubleshoot issues.
Wanderwell Society Oil Change Night
June 19 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Wanderwell Society
Bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter to change your oil with the crew, or just swing by for cars, beer, food, and company.
SCORCH LakeQuest 2025: Silverwood to Arrowhead
June 21 @ 7:45 AM – ~4:30 PM
Starts at Silverwood Lake Pilot Rock OHV Staging Area, Hesperia, CA
Single-day adventure through the San Bernardino Mountains, traversing the Pilot Rock Trail and concluding near Lake Arrowhead. Suitable for all driver levels, with optional challenges.
Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting
June 24 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA
Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.
July 2025
SDORC Monthly Meeting
July 1 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA
Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.
Riverside Off Road & Jeep Nights
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA
Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.
28th Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree
July 10–13
Rubicon Trail, CA
Classic Jeep Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.
Tierra Del Sol General Meeting
July 16 @ 7:00 PM
Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA
Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.
Madhatters Summer Picnic
July 18–20
Ice House Resort, Pollock Pines, CA
Annual summer picnic with camping, trail runs, and BBQ.
Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting
July 22 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA
Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.
73rd Annual Jeepers Jamboree
July 24–27 (4-Day) / July 25–27 (3-Day)
Rubicon Trail, CA
The original Jeepers Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.
August 2025
47th Annual Rubicon Jamboree with Jamboree Camp Rubicon
August 1–3
Rubicon Trail, CA
Family-friendly Jeep Jamboree event on the Rubicon Trail.
SDORC Monthly Meeting
August 5 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA
Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.
Sierra Trek
August 7–10
Near Truckee, CA
Cal4Wheel's premier event featuring historic wagon routes, challenging trails, and entertainment.
5th Annual UTV Con'Quest
August 8–10
Rubicon Trail, CA
Guided off-road adventure through the Rubicon Trail and Tahoe National Forest.
Rubicon Trail Expedition XTREME
August 12–15
Rubicon Trail, CA
Privately guided adventure across the Rubicon Trail in reverse, limited to 10 vehicles.
Riverside Off Road & Jeep Nights
August 13, 20, 27 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA
Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.
Tierra Del Sol General Meeting (Ice Cream Social)
August 20 @ 7:00 PM
Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA
Monthly general membership meeting featuring an Ice Cream Social. Guests are welcome.
Madhatters Deer Valley and Slick Rock Run
August 23–24
Hermit Valley Campground, Arnold, CA
Challenging trails requiring well-built rigs; camping Friday and Saturday nights.
Madhatters Monthly Club Meeting
August 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Straw Hat Pizza, Brentwood, CA
Monthly club meeting. Guests are always welcome.
High Sierra Poker Run
August 29 – September 1
Near Shaver Lake, CA
Off-roading event combined with a poker run, featuring trails for all vehicle types and experience levels.
September 2025
SDORC Monthly Meeting
September 2 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Ranch House Restaurant, Santee, CA
Monthly meeting for the San Diego Off-Road Coalition.
Riverside Off Road & Jeep Nights
September 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
2093 University Ave, Riverside, CA
Weekly off-road and Jeep meetups.
Madhatters Cantina for the Con
September 6
Robbs Resort, Pollock Pines, CA
Fundraiser event for the Rubicon Trail Foundation, with the Madhatters club serving breakfast.
Tierra Del Sol General Meeting
September 17 @ 7:00 PM
Lakeside Elks Lodge, Lakeside, CA
Monthly general membership meeting. Guests are welcome.
Sand Sports Super Show
September 19–21
Orange County Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA
The world's largest sand sports expo, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees.
Got an event we missed?
We're all ears! Share your favorite off-road gatherings, and we'll include them in our next quarterly dispatch. Stay tuned for more dirt-filled adventures.
Please note: We use the term “off-road” because it's what folks search for. But just so we're clear, we mean the responsible kind: designated trails, OHV zones, forest roads.