Goats Trail 4x4 Off-Road Blog

The off-road community finds itself defending Johnson Valley once again. But this time, it's not about the land – it's about the sky above it.

The U.S. Marine Corps has proposed expanding restricted Special Use Airspace (SUA R-2509) over Johnson Valley, California, which is home to the legendary King of the Hammers event. 

While ground access would technically remain open, the airspace restrictions could effectively end one of off-roading's premier events – which is going to have massive implications for those who want to see more, not less, access to public lands.