Desert Side Tracs
4 Wheel Drive Club
Club News
Our club is located in the desert of Indio. During the summer you might see a decline of runs due to the high temperature's here in the desert. Keep looking at the website since runs will be available to the mountain areas of Big Bear.
Next Club Meeting
Wednesday
October 9, 2024
7:00 pm Start
La Quinta Brewery
74714 Technology Dr.
Palm Desert, 92211
Upcoming Runs
HOLCOMB CREEK (CANCELLED!!)
Saturday
October 5, 2024
9:00 AM
See Facebook for details **
JOHNSON VALLEY TOUR (Official Club Run)
Sunday
October 6, 2024
8:00 AM
See Facebook for details **
SAND HALLOW - "TRAIL HERO" (Official Club Run)
September 30 through October 5, 2024
See Facebook for details **
SEDONA 2024 (Official Club Run)
October 25 thru Nov 1, 2024
ANNUAL RED CANYON CLEAN UP (Official Club Run)
Saturday
November 9, 2024
9:00 AM
See Facebook for details**
Weekday Jeep runs happen often! Check Facebook for posts from Run Leaders
** the FB site is open to include only members, family members, and proposed members who have attended one meeting but NOT finished their 3 official runs.
Please use "Contact Us" page for questions.
Are you an off-roader living in or visiting the Southern California Mojave Desert area? You have come to the right place. You will find information on our club, upcoming runs, and safety requirements.
Who We Are
Formed in 1992, we are a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation based out of the Coachella Valley, near Palm Springs, California. Desert Side Tracs is a family-orientated 4x4 club dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of 4-wheeling. Our Southern California desert region is surrounded by great 4-wheeling areas including Johnson Valley, Stoddard Valley, Big Bear, Truckhaven, Superstition Mountains, Calico Ghost Town, Joshua Tree National Park, and National Forests. Our monthly club trail runs extend from the high mountains to the low deserts furnishing us with endless opportunities of experiencing enchanting, historically rich and challenging 4-wheeling. Convenient access to such varied terrain means snow, rocks, or sand may be under our wheels at any time.
In addition to gathering in meetings, and off-roading excursions, we do volunteer work with the Bureau of Land Management in trail maintenance and trash removal. Additionally, we make our vehicles available to render aid and assistance to emergencies.
Our club recognizes California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Club, Blue Ribbon Coalition, CORVA, and sponsored by Extreme Terrain Off Road Outfitters. (Click Icons for More Info)
Club Meetings
We invite you to come to our monthly meetings. We discuss what is happening in our off-road community and schedule upcoming runs. Currently, we meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, La Quinta Brewery, 74174 Technology Drive, Palm Desert, CA. Please contact us with questions.
We Are Volunteers
The Desert Side Tracs is a group that volunteers to maintain and clean up an "Adopt A Trail" located east of the Coachella Valley off I-10 at Chiriaco Summit. Our adopted trail, Red Canyon, runs from I-10 to the Bradshaw Trail.
Interested in Club Membership?
All it takes to join our club is to attend one meeting and three club runs over a six month period. Dues are $40 a year. You can certainly join us on our runs without being a member by downloading our guest waiver and attend the club run. The difficulty of the trail you can run with us is determined by the size tires you have and whether or not you have lockers. A complete explanation of this can be found on our website under FAQ's and Trail Ratings or Contact Us if you have more questions.