Top 5 Halloween Weekend Destinations for Power Sport Enthusiasts

To many people, Halloween time means costumes, trick-or-treating, and candy, but to off-road enthusiasts, Halloween times means the start of the off-road season. As the summer heat begins to fade away, the coolness of fall allows riders to hit up some off-road destinations with much cooler temperatures. October marks the beginning of the off-road season which has thousands of enthusiasts eager to go out riding. If you are looking for a good riding location, here are 5 destinations to spend Halloween weekend.

Pismo Beach:

One of the most popular off-road vehicle destinations in California has to be Pismo Beach. It is the closest coastal dunes in Southern California so you can visit the beach and the dunes on the same day. Motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, and dune buggies are all allowed here so you have plenty of options to have fun. Take a break from the dunes and enjoy some water fun at the beach with friends and family. Pismo Beach is perfect for Halloween time because the summer heat is gone and all that’s left is the cool breeze from the beach. Daily high temperatures average about 75°F during this time. With so many activities to choose from, Halloween will be one to remember at Pismo Beach.

Don’t Miss: If you want to take a break from riding, make sure you check out the Monarch Butterfly Grove Park. This park is surrounded by eucalyptus trees that are known for hosting thousands and thousands of migrating butterflies. October is the perfect time to visit because you will find the butterflies there before they head south for the winter.

Glamis

If you are looking for an off-road destination to spend Halloween time, look no further than the mighty Glamis. For many, Halloween time signifies the kickoff of the sand dune season and many duners make it a tradition to spend Halloween weekend riding at Glamis. Fall is in full swing during Halloween time and the dunes are much cooler during this time of the year, making it the perfect time for riding. Since it is the beginning of the sand dune season, expect thousands of off-road enthusiasts tearing up the sand dunes.

Don’t Miss: If you hit up the Glamis Sand Dunes the weekend before Halloween, check out Camp RZR October 25-26, 2019. Camp RZR is the biggest Halloween party that kicks off the sand dune season. You do not want to miss this event.

Ocotillo Wells

Another great location to go off-roading for Halloween is Ocotillo Wells. The weather around Halloween time averages in the low 90’s, but it definitely much cooler than during the summer. Ocotillo Wells is the perfect spot for off-road enthusiasts who are seeking for an off-road adventure. There are so many different types of terrain like dirt roads and trails, sandy washes, narrow canyons, mud hills, rocky slopes, dunes and much more. Kickoff the off-road season at Ocotillo Wells and enjoy the rides.

Don’t Miss: What better way to spend Halloween than visiting the Pumpkin Patch! Although they are not real pumpkins, this place is a must-visit. The area is filled with weird sand concretions that were made when the wind and water continuously eroded the surface soil and revealed these round sandstone concretions. This is the perfect photo-op spot before you continue your ride.

Big Bear Lake

If you want to get away from the trick-or-treaters this Halloween then check our Big Bear Lake. During the fall, Mother Nature transforms Big Bear Lake into a sea of gold, crimson, amber and yellow. The weather has cooled down, so the mild temperatures are perfect to hit up some off-road trails. The trails go through areas like Big Pine Flats, Hanna Flats, the Holcomb Valley, Serrano, and Cactus Flats.

Don’t Miss: If you are at Big Bear during Halloween time, you must check out the different activities they provide other they off-road trails. They offer horseback riding, mountain biking, hayrides, and much more.

Johnson Valley

Johnson Valley is a great spot to spend Halloween weekend. Thousands of enthusiasts visit this area for its steep red Rocky Mountains, rolling hills, open valley, dry lake beds, and sandy washes. Since Johnson Valley is in the desert, the weather is typically dry, hot, and windy, but the weather is much cooler around October. This area is great because there are trails for every level of expertise. The entire family can have fun.

Don’t Miss: If you visit Johnson Valley, do not miss seeing the Giant Rock! There is a humongous rock that is about seven stories high and covers almost 6000 square feet. It is a perfect location for photo-ops because I am sure you have never seen a rock as big as this one. You must check it out!

Conclusion:

Halloween is a time to spend with family and friends and what better way to celebrate the holiday than going on an off-roading adventure. Kick off the off-road season enjoying the beachy view at Pismo Beach, hitting up the dunes at Glamis, riding through the trails at Big Bear, or some off-road adventures at Ocotillo Wells or Johnson Valley. Avoid the tricks and treat yourself to the greatest off-road riding on Halloween weekend.

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