![]() ![]() ![]() Please follow instructions on all posted signs during your visit, as trail status may change since this write-up was first posted. The sign at the base of Otay Mountain Truck Trail clearly states that the road is open only on Sundays. Border Patrol is also quite active in the area. Be sure to watch out for vehicles, dirt bikes, and other off-roaders that may be traveling fast on the narrow sections and blind turns. In this story, we outline a recommended Otay Mountain gravel route that includes the 5.25-mile Minnewawa Truck Trail climb. According to the Otay Mountain Wilderness page on blm.gov, “The mountain represents a unique ecosystem, home to twenty sensitive plant and animal species, including the endangered quino checkerspot butterfly, the only known stand of Tecate cypress, as well as the only known population of the Mexican flannel bush.” Given the proximity to San Diego, well-maintained gravel roads, and rugged landscape, this wilderness area presents the perfect opportunity for a half-day gravel adventure ride. This BLM land has a total of 16,885 acres and was first included in the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1999. ![]() The Otay Mountain Wilderness is located near the U.S.-Mexico border in eastern San Diego County. ![]()
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