Beginner

Clay, dirt, gravel, sand, and mild rocks. Light water crossings and mild grades. All challenging sections will have bypasses that are easier.

A well-maintained street-licensed sport utility vehicle (SUV) or pickup truck with 4-wheel drive (4X4). A stock vehicle with tires in good condition.

Underbody protection (skid plates). Low-range gearing. Tow hooks/points. 30-inch tires or larger.

Any of these vehicles or better: Toyota 4X4 vehicles such as Tacoma, and 4-Runner. Jeep 4X4 vehicles such as Wrangler, Cherokee, and Gladiator. Ford 4X4 vehicles such as Ranger, Bronco, and F-150. Land Rover Discovery or Defender. Chevy 4X4 vehicles such as Colorado and Silverado. Nissan 4X4 vehicles such as Frontier and Xterra. Any full-size truck with 4X4.

No off-road experience needed. If you have done light dirt road driving or shelf road driving, then you will enjoy our beginner-level excursions. They will provide mild obstacles that are challenging and fun!