Santa Cruz 4 Wheel Drive Club

Keeping Public Lands Open

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to keeping public lands open and supporting our local community through responsible off-road recreation.

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Monthly Meetings

When: Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM
Where: Round Table Pizza, 1975 Main St, Watsonville, CA
Members and guests can come early

First time? No commitment needed — just show up, grab a slice, and say hello!

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Upcoming Events

10 Sep

Barrett Lake Trail — Cancelled

Wrights Lake Campground

17 Sep

Moab Adventure

Moab, UT

17 Sep

Slick Rock Trail

Silver Tip Campground

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Recent Trail Reports

Stop and Smell the Roses 2026

Moderate

Sand Flat Campground, Sonora Pass

A week-long overland adventure near Sonora Pass featuring Leavitt Lake, Niagara Rim Trail, fishing, and camping

Kingsburg 4WD Club Snow Run 2026

Moderate

Hume Lake area, Highway 180

Report from the 47th annual Kingsburg 4WD Club snow run—one-day event in the Hume Lake area

Short-Notice Snow Run 2026

Moderate

Oakhurst, CA / Sky Ranch Road

Short-notice snow run in the Sierra Nevada foothills after a week-long storm
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Ready to Join the Adventure?

Whether you're an experienced off-roader or just getting started, we welcome you to our community. Come to a meeting, join a trail ride, and help us keep public lands open for everyone!

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