The times I’ve taken my ride off the beaten path, it’s performed nicely. Been up and down the east coast on some nasty "roads" if I'm being generous. Some were barely big enough to fit the width of the vehicle and was pushing the vegetation on sides. Honestly surprised I didn't have pinstripes at the end. Wish it had slightly higher ground clearance, but it's survived so far. Plus I’m not sure how many trailsports can claim to have driven on a racetrack.

 

You have the only TrailSuperSport

 

Only had mine a few months but I've been to an offroad park in Wisconsin that I definitely pushed the limits and was impressed. Didn't get any pics unfortunately of the real action since I was driving and there solo. Otherwise I'll definitely keep it busy doing Trailsport things as I explore around Minnesota.

 

Towing a little boat sounds like a fun way to spend a day.

 

Can we call it Trailsporn? Add your Trailsport adventure pics here. I'll get this going (that's what she said):

1/13/25 Southern California
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This guy was just 15 feet away from me when I got out of the vehicle. He had snuck up on me and surprised me. He scampered off when I got out.

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Hill descent control works splendidly.

Love the color.

 

1/20/2025
Juniper Flats OHV Route, 10.7 mile trail
Southern California

Enjoy!

Overall a really fun trail. Some sections were moderately steep (both up and down), some sections were rocky enough with big rocks to scrape the bottom, but nothing that a Trailsport couldn't handle with a little Honda AWD if you picked your line appropriately. Some light scrapes along the sides from brush in narrow sections, and her first rock scrapes underneath. She also ate a giant tumbleweed today. She got filthy and went straight to the car wash after this.

FYI, that was just me waving hello at 1:33. He was only one of three vehicles that passed by on the trail.

 

Sweet. 👌🏽

 

It just looked so good when returning from the hike, I had to take a picture.

 

Beautiful!

 

One of the things I'm noticing on YouTube now that everyone is starting to compare the new 4Runner to the new Passport Trailsport, is that many people, I suppose understandably since Honda hasn't been known for off-road capability and you never see Honda on off-road accessory lists with nearly every off-roady bits manufacturer, are calling Honda's Trailsport line the Costco vehicle, the pick the kids up at school vehicle, the grass at best vehicle, and saying that if you want to actually off-road, you buy the Toyota. Body On Frame, yada yada yada.

And because I trail this thing weekly, I know otherwise. I'm the only Honda out there on the trails in a sea of Broncos, Wranglers, and pick-up trucks. But I'm doing the exact same trails. It can handle it, and then drive home smooth and comfortable without a fuss of what you just put it through. If you put $3k in accessories into a Trailsport (lift, tires, suspension), you could basically do 97% of what a TRD Pro can do, for a lot less money. I have no doubt.

I think Trailsporters would do well to get out there and make videos like this and put them on Youtube showing that mild and moderate trails are very do-able. It's no Wrangler Rubicon, obviously, but I argue it can hang with all 4Runners except maybe a TRD Pro at its limits. Why would this be worth doing? Because if the reputation at large begins to change towards Honda actually being pretty capable, then Honda will make more capable off-roaders to support that reputation. I encourage Trailsporters to go out there and do Trailsport things, and post it.

 

One of the things I'm noticing on YouTube now that everyone is starting to compare the new 4Runner to the new Passport Trailsport, is that many people, I suppose understandably since Honda hasn't been known for off-road capability and you never see Honda on off-road accessory lists with nearly every off-roady bits manufacturer, are calling Honda's Trailsport line the Costco vehicle, the pick the kids up at school vehicle, the grass at best vehicle, and saying that if you want to actually off-road, you buy the Toyota. Body On Frame, yada yada yada.

And because I trail this thing weekly, I know otherwise. I'm the only Honda out there on the trails in a sea of Broncos, Wranglers, and pick-up trucks. But I'm doing the exact same trails. It can handle it, and then drive home smooth and comfortable without a fuss of what you just put it through. If you put $3k in accessories into a Trailsport (lift, tires, suspension), you could basically do 97% of what a TRD Pro can do, for a lot less money. I have no doubt.

I think Trailsporters would do well to get out there and make videos like this and put them on Youtube showing that mild and moderate trails are very do-able. It's no Wrangler Rubicon, obviously, but I argue it can hang with all 4Runners except maybe a TRD Pro at its limits. Why would this be worth doing? Because if the reputation at large begins to change towards Honda actually being pretty capable, then Honda will make more capable off-roaders to support that reputation. I encourage Trailsporters to go out there and do Trailsport things, and post it.

2024 Honda Passport Trailsport Off-road and Overland Build | Honda Passport Forum

Gotter Adventure - YouTube

 

Edited, will start a new thread on it (SoCal Overland Expo).

 

The 2026 Trailsport will give 99% of potential 4Runner buyers the looks they want and the capability they need in a more efficient and better on-road package. The new 4Runner may be great, I don't know yet, but the new Passport will be cross shopped and will steal a LOT of sales.

 

Most 4runner owners don't even know how to engage low range. Enough said.

 

Happy to be a new member as I look for information and news about the Trailsport. We
just purchased our new 2025 and am very pleased so far. I am looking forward to getting
off the beaten path but and concerned that this vehicle does not have any front tow
hooks incase I get into real trouble. My experiences in the past include some bad
moves on my part and am concerned that I may be extremely hesitant to venture to far
afield.

 

While it can be difficult to reach if you’re really stuck, there’s an attachment point on the front skid plate underneath the vehicle that’s rated for that.

 

First time poster…. Thank you all for the inspiration and information!

25 trailsport
Yakima HD crossbars/timberline towers
1up heavy duty rack with 7in hitch extender which allows for full hatch operation when rack folded vertical.

contemplating a 1.5in lift but want to see how it does on the beach first.

First Honda since an 04’ Element- so many similar design elements 20 years later-happy to be back!

 

Very nice looking vehicle. Pretty black-and-white decision on this one.

 

MN

 

Your Pilot looks pretty happy to be out playing in the snow!

 

Sunday funday. Hiked a trail, and after I was finished with it, I thought it would be a good challenge for the Pilot, so then I drove the trail. There were some very steep inclines and declines, I don't have any device that measures yet, but I'd say it was a good 45-50 degree incline and easily a 65 degree decline if not more. It was like the rollercoaster facing straight down - I thought she'd just slide, but the brakes held her. She handles this surprisingly well.

However, I attempted to cross a very large muddy puddle (large enough to fit 2 rows of 3 Trailsports lined up one in front of the other) The problem was the mud at the bottom of said puddle, not the puddle itself. And even though I was in trail mode, the TS did not like that very much, and now we know exactly why there's not a mud mode. She absolutely did not have the tire grip, and I was lucky to have been able to reverse out because I felt her getting bogged down. I've been bogged down in sand before with her, and I know if you don't get the first reverse right, you may not be going anywhere after that. I thought I was going to be stuck, but I got out on the first reverse. Do not ford a muddy puddle with these stock all-terrain tires. Steep rocky trails? Piece of cake. Solid rocky river bottoms and such? No problem. Sand on the beach? Surprisingly good if you keep the momentum going forward. Snow? Apparently pretty good as seen above, have not tried it myself yet. Mud? She does NOT like it. She needs a lift and far more aggressive and deeper tread mud tires for such obstacles.

Best pics of the day from the top of Marshall's Peak (elevation 4006 ft):

Paragliders launch their paraglides from this spot, and there was about 6 of them in the air nearby.

 

Sunday funday. Hiked a trail, and after I was finished with it, I thought it would be a good challenge for the Pilot, so then I drove the trail. There were some very steep inclines and declines, I don't have any device that measures yet, but I'd say it was a good 45-50 degree incline and easily a 65 degree decline if not more. It was like the rollercoaster facing straight down - I thought she'd just slide, but the brakes held her. She handles this surprisingly well.

However, I attempted to cross a very large muddy puddle (large enough to fit 2 rows of 3 Trailsports lined up one in front of the other) The problem was the mud at the bottom of said puddle, not the puddle itself. And even though I was in trail mode, the TS did not like that very much, and now we know exactly why there's not a mud mode. She absolutely did not have the tire grip, and I was lucky to have been able to reverse out because I felt her getting bogged down. I've been bogged down in sand before with her, and I know if you don't get the first reverse right, you're may not be going anywhere after that. I thought I was going to be stuck, but I got out on the first reverse. Do not ford a muddy puddle with these stock all-terrain tires. Steep rocky trails? Piece of cake. Solid rocky river bottoms and such? No problem. Sand on the beach? Surprisingly good if you keep the momentum going forward. Snow? Apparently pretty good as seen above, have not tried it myself yet. Mud? She does NOT like it. She needs a lift and far more aggressive and deeper tread mud tires for such obstacles.

Best pics of the day from the top of Marshall's Peak (elevation 4006 ft):

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Paragliders launch their paraglides from this spot, and there was about 6 of them in the air nearby.

Pilot looks really clean for being out doing trail running!

 

I’ve had my Trailsport for just under a week, but Spring Break gave us the opportunity to try out a service road at Carson National Forest, NM. There were intermittent muddy/snowy patches, along with some sharp turns and ledges. Landed in a piece of winter wonderland and let the kids/dog out to play. My husband loved the off-road handling - so solid. This would have been scarier in the old 2009 Outback. The descent control on the way back down was excellent. Love how well rounded this vehicle is - handles well for city driving and cushy for roadtrips too.

P.S. My husband used Onyx Off-road to find the service road, which also connects to an off-road trail-head.

 

Duplicate post, please delete.

 

While not much of a off-road challenge for anything beyond a smart car, my Pilot did touch some dirt recently. It did give me an opportunity to try out some new camera gear and looked like a good backdrop. Still trying to up my photography game with different angles and such.

 

While not much of a off-road challenge for anything beyond a smart car, my Pilot did touch some dirt recently. It did give me an opportunity to try out some new camera gear and looked like a good backdrop. Still trying to up my photography game with different angles and such. View attachment 182580 View attachment 182581 View attachment 182582

Good looking Pilot and solid photos!

 

First camping trip of the season and the first with the 25 trailsport. Round trip of 250 miles, averaged 16mpg, south east Pennsylvania to Southern Delaware is pretty flat though. Trailer probably a little over 2000lb, 2 adults, 2 kids and a usual amount of gear. Was honestly expecting lower!

 

Lucky kids! Americana!!!

 

Tis the season! Did great on the beach. Didn’t get pics of the soft/rutted out sand to get here, but was no problem. 20 psi

 

Hello everyone, are any of you airing down off road like on gravel forest service/national park gravel roads for a more comfortable ride? If so, what pressures are you running?

Thanks!
FltMech

 

For service/gravel roads I haven't on numerous vehicles.

 

Black Mountain Truck Trail
Banning/Idyllwild Southern California

300miles on odometer, this vehicles first time in dirt. Very easy 20 mile mountain trail with nice views. Performed as expected, really love the tire wheel combo on this vehicle. I'll be looking for a solution to view engine temps on the fly.

Pizza/beer in the town of Idyllwild to cap a great afternoon.

 

I use a Scan Gauge III for temps among other things that it monitors. Below is a link to the write up I did on it in 2023.

https://www.piloteers.org/threads/scangauge-iii-digital-gauge-cluster.183483/#replies

 

Southern California, Riverside County, East of Hemet [5S15]
Rouse Truck Trail
25Miles

Easy truck trail with some rutted spots that require careful wheel placement. This is our second OHV trail and I'm really enjoying the capabilities of the TS. Checking out Big Bear, CA trails in July.

Our old dog approves.

 

Beautiful trails. I'm in Apple Valley.

 

Cool! How are the trails there? Lot of open spaces there. I used to go shooting north of you in Owl Canyon, Barstow a long time ago. May have to check that area out again.

 

Well there's a ton of trails south of me once you hit Big Bear to the southeast and the San Bernardino mountains to the southwest, for both hiking and off-roading. And plenty of areas to shoot west of I-15. I spent about 5 hours yesterday doing just that. It was a blast.

 

Our Pilot has already taken us to so many places in the past year I would never have gone to in my previous Ford Escape. Went to the top of a mountain recently.