Borrego Springs – Julian

What a way to see Southern California with a whopping 20,000 feet of elevation changes! This is a street ride, but many options to add dirt segments exist. First, head up the amazing Highway 74 from Hemet to Mountain Center. Ride down to Montezuma Valley Rd (S22) and literally drop out of the sky to the low desert floor. Take one of the first pullouts for gigantic vista of the Salton Sea (below sea level) in the distance. Enjoy the eclectic town of Borrego Springs and spend some time exploring the sculptures. Then, climb the famous Banner Grade to Julian and do not miss out on its famous pies. If you just cannot get enough twisties, add in Palomar Mountain on the way home.

Route Stats

Length (miles)	291
Duration (hours)	9.0
Technical Difficulty / Terrain (1-10)	6 – Paved
Elevation Change (feet)	19,644
Scenic / Historic (1-10)	8
Two-Up Friendly	Yes

Important Note About The Routes:

We have made our best efforts to supply informative routes. PLEASE USE YOUR DISCRETION and JUDGEMENT. Conditions change rapidly and can vary significantly for each ride due to weather, fire, daylight/time of year, road construction, and many other variables. There is no substitute for your personal judgement. Only you know your capabilities, physical condition on the day of the ride, and the preparation, condition, and capability of your motorcycle.

For these reasons, BMW MoR always “pre-rides” a given route for our shop rides even if we have done that ride many times before. The very definition of Adventure riding involves managing your body (physical and emotional) and your motorcycles mechanical condition while enjoying the adventure. Be prepared and make good decisions on whether to turn around or skip sections of rides as conditions warrant.

Use these tracks and routes as a planning tool to add or subtract or modify to your suit your time, abilities, and environmental conditions.