Places to go Off-roading in a pre-runner

Hey everyone i am from the east bayarea in cali and i want to go off-roading or pre-running sadly my truck is pretty much stock so does anyone have suggestions

 

Plenty of places.

Quality tires, plus a means of airing down and airing back up really help.

You've got a lot of trails heading towards east Shaver and Dinky Creek, plenty at Hollister Hills, a ton of fire roads off the 1.

I suggest heading to the regional section if you wish to tag along with others; we just had a Hollister Hills meetup a few days ago.

Plenty of get-togethers.

 

ah shit but is there any really any 2wd since i do own a pre runner at hollister or any of those places

 

Yes, I just listed only a very tiny number of the hundreds of trails you can venture.

I had a Prerunner myself; yes I have a 4x4 now but I took my Prerunner places and learned a lot with it.

They're so much more capable than we think they are.

 

My old turd of a Prerunner -

 

yea its just kind of dead where i live there is a tiny spot with hills but its a real beginner thing kind of illegal

 

Dead? Where?

Tons of people are gathering nearly every weekend in many places, regardless of skill group.

I'm a 'during the week' kind of guy as I work every weekend, and still meet up with groups.

You just need to get out there, get your feet wet, and have fun with it.

Why not go to Hollister Hills yourself and run green trails?

You'll drive by blue trails, which many are easy, so you can gauge whether or not you want to try them. Remember, this is all at your pace. There is absolutely no shame if you decide to turn back and not venture down a specific route or trail; sure your friends will make fun of you but that's only briefly.

 

i live in the bay are

 

Yeah, I just met with 4 Bay Area members this last Friday.

 

i am also 17 i cant really drive to Hollister

 

That changes things

Have your parent(s) come out with you!

 

I'm not understanding this...maybe I'm just old but when I got my license at 16, I could drive anywhere at anytime.

 

Some of my best 4wheeling happened when I was 17 on my own!

 

I'm in San Francisco and I could be wrong but, here in the Bay Area, there really aren't any "off-road" situations that are accessible to the public. Your question about this has been answered pretty much. You really have to go further out from the Bay Area in order to hit some trails. Like 'vette stated, get your folks on-board and make it a family thing for a day or two; off-roading your Taco will be kinda fun for them too. Being able to see just what that truck is able to do in the dirt could be a kick. As you get a bit older, they will let you fly on your own to the outlier trails knowing you're in control.
BTW when I was 17 I had to borrow Dad's Ford wagon for dates. I didn't get my 1st car 'till I was 20!