Description: Palomar Mountain Road (S6) is often coined “the most technical road in Southern California”, although there is more to this route than just screeching tires. You’ll be traveling through […]
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Mesa Grande Road
Description: Just south of Hwy 76 you’ll find Mesa Grande; an extremely fun stretch of road that traverses a large mesa and passes by the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation. The […]
Banner Grade
Description: As 78 approaches Julian it climbs and turns through exceptionally scenic mountain country. At the base of Banner Grade is the California Riding and Hiking Trail – a 1,000 […]
Wynola Road
Description: Access: East out of Julian via Banner Grade (78), left on to Wynola Road. Difficulty: Road Condition: Traffic: A few narrow sections – be cautious of oncoming traffic. […]
Engineer’s Road
Description: Engineers road is a narrow 1 1/2 lane road that snakes thru the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Traffic is very light and there are several 180 degree, level switchbacks. […]
Old Julian Highway
Description: Old Julian Highway is a 10 mile stretch of road connecting Julian to Ramona. This is not a road you’ll want to plan your day around, however it’s a […]
Highland Valley Road
Description: This two-lane road that snakes its way through many of east counties beautiful avacado and citrus orchards, providing drivers with expansive views of the area’s distant, mountainous vistas. Access: […]
Lilac Road
Description: In spite of it’s tame sounding name, Lilac can be fairly challenging, but short. Like Couser Canyon road, Lilac also features a series of tight turns. Both Couser Canyon […]
Couser Canyon Road
Description: Access: Interstate 15 to Highway 76, right on Couser Canyon Road. Difficulty: What a Porsche was designed for! (Like skiing moguls) Road Condition: Sharpest turns, no guardrail, steep drop […]
Sandia Creek Dr / De Luz Rd
Description: Sandia Creek drive and DeLuz road are very scenic yet challenging drive. These two highways cut through the rolling hills of Fallbrook and Temecula and are regularly covered by […]