SAN ANDREAS 300: An Ultimate Dual Sport Adventure
Join an awesome weekend adventure through the Central Coast’s rugged landscape, from Pozo to Ballinger Canyon and back.
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Discover the thrill of the San Andreas Fault.
This Ultimate Dual Sport & Adventure ride through the Central Coast of California’s rugged terrain kicks off on the first Saturday morning of May.
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The Dual Sport loops take you on a journey through 2 historic enduro sites and across the San Andreas Fault.
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The Adventure loop is longer and uses dirt roads, 2 track along the Fault and pavement.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to ride through the San Andreas Fault zone and the epic locales of the Hi-Mountain and Leapin’ Lizard Enduro’s.
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Camaraderie and adventure collide on the San Andreas 300.
RESERVED CAMPING IN BALLINGER CANYON. PERGOLA , FIRE PIT, RUNNING WATER. OUTHOUSE. ONE GUY PURCHASE AND SPLIT UP
TOP OF THE ‘FREEWAY’ IN BALLINGER CANYON. LOOKING WEST. SANTA BARBARA AND THE PACIFIC COAST BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN
WW II LOOKOUT TOWER ON CUYAMA PEAK. BUILT TO WATCH FOR JAPANESE ZEROS BOMB THE OIL FIELDS OF McCITTERICK
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday: Arrival & Setup in Pozo
Welcome & Sign-In
Noon – 7 PM
Kick off the weekend with registration and a warm welcome at the Pozo Ranch staging area.
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Pick up your T-Shirt & Swag.
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Set up your camp and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Night Ride Option & Dinner Available
5PM – 7PM
Group Night Rides are Hoot.
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Ride to the top of Black Mountain on a twisty paved route at Sunset.
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Since we don’t know when you’ll be arriving or if you’ll be hungry, the club will offer Dinner from 5 until 7 Pm for a $10.00 donation.
NIGHT RIDE FRIDAY EVENING
Evening Social
8PM – 10PM
Relax and mingle with your fellow Like-minded enthusiasts around a raging campfire.
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Benchrace, share stories and make new friends before the big ride.
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Bring a chair.
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Enjoy a Pozo Martini ?
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What’s a Pozo Martini ? Light beer and green olives and olive juice.
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The Pozo Saloon we understand will be closed
Saturday: The Adventure Begins. Ride to Ballinger Canyon
Coffee, Breakfast & Riders Meeting in Pozo
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Coffee & Breakfast from 7 AM
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Riders Meeting at 7:30, where we’ll go over the Day’s routes and answer any Questions.
HALFWAY POINT BETWEEN POZO & BALLINGER
Head to Ballinger Canyon
8 AM – 9 AM
Ride your choice of Trails through Pozo, from mild to wild.
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Ride into the Carrizo Plains and around Soda Lake.
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Then either ride challenging Hurricane Ridge or Elkhorn Road to the west end of the valley.
Refuel and Recharge with a hearty lunch in Ballinger Canyon.
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Go for an afternoon ride in Ballinger Canyon.
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Come back, setup your camp and get ready for dinner.
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Park in the Parc Ferme at the Ranch on the Mesa.
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Enjoy the Open Bar from 5 to 9 PM.
3-5 PM
Afternoon Ride in Ballinger Canyon
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Conclude the day’s ride with your Choice of Loops in Ballinger Canyon.
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From Mild to Wild.
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Your gear has been dropped off at your campsite or your lodging if you reserved lodging or a campsite.
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If your Bootleg camping collect your gear near the Parc Ferme and set up camp.
There are several fun Black Diamond trails in both Pozo and Ballinger Canyon
Parc Ferme in Ballinger Canyon on a Sunday Morning
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Dinner and Drinks at the Ranch in Ballinger Canyon
Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip BBQ Dinner by Master Chef’s with all the Fixin’s.
Open Bar from 5-9 PM.
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Bring cash to to Tip the Bartender.
You are now at the halfway point of the adventure.
TRI-TIP AND BREAD ON THE BARBIE IN BALLINGER
DG – CHIEF INSTIGATOR
Sunday - Ride in Ballinger Canyon and Return to Pozo
2 SUNDAY MORNING RIDERS MEETINGS
You only need attend one meeting.
7:30 & 8:30 AM
Breakfast Sunday morning at the ranch in Ballinger Canyon from 7:00 AM.
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Go for a 35-45 mile ‘A’, B+ or ‘B’ morning loop.
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We Like to see everyone on the trail by 9 AM.
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Come back to the Ranch in Ballinger for a Gas stop & sack lunch for on the trail.
BBQ PAVILLION IN BALLINGER
What we call Gibb’s Gulch. Others call it Mud Canyon.
8-11 AM
The ‘A’ Dual Sport loop in the morning could include some fun challenging Singletrack.
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On the ‘B+’ Loops there are several fun options.
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‘B’ morning loop is fun 2 track ride up to a WWII lookout tower. If accessible.
After your choice of Sunday morning Loops in Ballinger, there are 4 choices headed back to Pozo.
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A’, B+, B and Adventure.
100+ miles back to Pozo after the morning loop. Challenging or easy.
THE STEPS ON PINE MOUNTAIN IN POZO. ON SUNDAY’S ‘A’ AND B+ LOOP.
Sign-In set up in Pozo
Sunday- After return to Pozo
You’ll be back in Pozo well before dark.
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The Club will have an early dinner, sodas, water and after ride libations.
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All included with the weekend.
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Hang out Sunday Night, enjoy another bonfire, camp and go for a ride to the Beach on Monday.
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Or head home.
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Monday ride to Morro Bay, Avila and Pismo Beach on the Adventure Loop.
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To Pismo Beach on a Dual Sport Loop.
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Or Trailride a challenging loop on Pozo.
Monday- Ride to the Beach
Morro Bay & the Rock
Monday Morning Riders Meeting at 9 AM
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Breakfast in Santa Margarita on the Adventure Loop
3 Choices. Adventure or Dual Sport Loops.
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Adventure Loop to 3 Iconic Central Coast Beaches.
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130 mile loop to Morro Bay, Avila Beach and down Hwy 1 to Pismo Beach.
80 Mile Dual Sport Loop to Pismo Beach.
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Ride on the Beach and return over Hi-Mountain Road in both directions.
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Past Lopez Lake.
Or Trailride in Pozo.
MORRO BAY BREAKWATER AND 2 ‘ADV’ SCOOTERS.
YOU CAN RIDE TO THE END OF THE AVILA BEACH PIER INTO AVILA BAY
MORRO ROCK & MORRO BAY
RIDE ON PISMO BEACH ON MONDAY. STATE PARK RULES YOU MUST HAVE A FLAG TO RIDE INTO THE DUNES
Camping & Event Details
Date
May 2-5 2025
Time
Noon on Friday to 9:00 pm Monday. Stay Monday night if you like.
Location
Parkhill Road, East of Santa Margarita. Directions sent with Sign-Up Confirmation.
FRIDAY - Camp or Stay in an RV in Pozo
PLENTY OF ROOM TO SET-UP CAMP AT THE RANCH IN POZO
Arrive in Pozo, Sign-In and Set-Up your chosen Campsite from Noon on Friday.
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Go for a Night Ride Saturday at Sunset.
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Dinner will be available and Pozo Martini’s are included.
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Bring a chair and hang out around the Bonfire till 10 PM.
SAT. - Ballinger Canyon - 3 Choices for Camping or Lodging
CAMPSITES ON THE MESA IN BALLINGER. MAP IS CLICKABLE
RESERVED CAMPSITE WITH A PERGOLA, PICNIC TABLE, CAMP CHAIRS, FIRE RING AND RUNNING WATER IN BALLINGER
BOOTLEG CAMPING ON THE MESA IN BALLINGER IS INCLUDED WITH CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR THE SAN ANDREAS 300
ROAD MAP OF THE RANCH IN BALLINGER. THE MESA WHERE WE CAMP IS ON THE SOUTH END. (Map is clickable)
Bootleg Camp, Reserve a Campsite or Lodging is available at the Private Ranch in Ballinger Canyon.
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You can Bootleg Camp anywhere on the Mesa included with the ride & membership.
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One guy in your group can reserve a Campsite.
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With a Pergola, Picnic Table, Campfire ring, running water and a nearby Outhouse.
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Firewood is available but extra $ for your campsite.
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Reserved Lodging is off the Mesa on the North side of the road.
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Choose a camping or Lodging Option under ‘Book Now’ packages.
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The ‘Lodge on the Mesa’ is no longer available as it burnt down in 2023.
RESERVED CAMPING OR LODGING IN BALLINGER
CABIN FOR RENT IN BALLINGER. SLEEPS 2 OR 3 COMFORTABLY.
See ‘Details’ and ‘Packages’ to Reserve a Campsite or Lodging in Ballinger Canyon on the Sign-Up Page.
SUNDAY - Return to Pozo
BALLINGER CANYON OHV MAP (clickable)
Sunday after Breakfast, go for your choice of Loops in or near Ballinger Canyon.
Come back to the Ranch in Ballinger:
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Gas- Up
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Grab a Sack Lunch for the Trail
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Head to Pozo, once again with your choice of difficulty.
39TH ANNUAL HI-MOUNTAIN ENDURO TROPHY. STAGE NEAR THE OLD ENDURO STARTING AREA.
GIBBS GULCH IN BALLINGER CANYON
You should be back in Pozo well before dark.
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The Club will have BBQ, sodas, water and after ride libations.
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If you can hang out Sunday Night, enjoy another Bonfire and go for a ride to the Beach on Monday.
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Or head home.
MONDAY - Ride to the Beach. Or in Pozo.
ADVENTURE TEAM ON PISMO BEACH. RIDE A DUAL SPORT OR ADVENTURE LOOP TO PISMO BEACH ON MONDAY.
42 MILE LOOP. ALL OF POZO’S BEST TRAILS. WITH RWGPS TRACKS. CLOCKWISE. ON MONDAY.
2018 San Andreas 300 Video
JOIN THIS ULTIMATE WEEKEND RIDE
POZO AND THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT WITH THE CARRIZO PLAINS IN THE BACKGROUND. RIDE MORE.
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Ultimate Riding Weekend
Don’t miss the opportunity for this experience on the San Andreas 300.
This ride offers proven loops that will work for you.
2 track, scenic trails, black diamonds, camping, meals, beverages, bonfires and scenery.
Secure your spot with a deposit and be part of this exciting weekend.
Register and embark on an epic journey through the Central Coast’s iconic landscapes.
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