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Over the Hill Trails: All Routes, Areas and Rewards
Find every Over the Hill challenge trail, its area and unlock reward, then learn how to follow checkpoints, earn repeat Pebbles and recover a failed run.
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Every challenge trail, area and reward
Over the Hill has 23 challenge trails across Emerald Lake, Gimli Ridge, Asgard Mountain, Tassili n'Ajjer Desert and Aurès Mountains; the table below lists them all with their one-time Pebbles and unlock rewards. To complete a trail, enter its marked start and drive through its checkpoints in order to the finish.
| Trail and area | One-time rewards |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Oath Trail — Emerald Lake | 15 Pebbles; Kayaks and Kayaks (Bed). |
| Hermit Trail — Emerald Lake | 40 Pebbles; The Burro. |
| Windy Joe Trail — Emerald Lake | 25 Pebbles; The Trail Burner. |
| Bridal Veil Falls Climb — Gimli Ridge | 25 Pebbles; The Brick. |
| Elvis Rim Trail — Gimli Ridge | 40 Pebbles; The Polyana. |
| Fraser Research Boardwalk — Gimli Ridge | 15 Pebbles; Boat cosmetics. |
| Waddington Scree Trail — Gimli Ridge | 40 Pebbles; Das Rust Ox. |
| Windcall Gorge Trail — Gimli Ridge | 25 Pebbles; The Blast Wagon. |
| Asulkan Lake Highline — Asgard Mountain | 40 Pebbles; The Grand Woodman. |
| Blanshard Ridge Trail — Asgard Mountain | 25 Pebbles; The Bull v1. |
| Lower Midgar Trail — Asgard Mountain | 25 Pebbles; Das Mammoth. |
| Midgar Ascent — Asgard Mountain | 40 Pebbles; The Timberbox. |
| Wakefield Switchback Climb — Asgard Mountain | 25 Pebbles; Bald Eagle Horn. |
| El Kalaa North Ascent — Tassili n'Ajjer Desert | 25 Pebbles; Das Wombat. |
| El Kalaa South Ascent — Tassili n'Ajjer Desert | 40 Pebbles; The Woodman. |
| La Cathédrale Climb — Tassili n'Ajjer Desert | 15 Pebbles; Dixie Horn. |
| Shabah Ascent — Tassili n'Ajjer Desert | 40 Pebbles; The Marshal. |
| Tarfa Ascent — Tassili n'Ajjer Desert | 25 Pebbles; The Boar. |
| Djebel Rahmani Ascent — Aurès Mountains | 25 Pebbles; Whip Lights - Pink. |
| Jazira Ascent — Aurès Mountains | 40 Pebbles; The Cumbre. |
| Kalaa Ulya Track — Aurès Mountains | 25 Pebbles; The Roamer. |
| Mahrouqa West Track — Aurès Mountains | 40 Pebbles; Das Lynx. |
| Ukhtayn Route — Aurès Mountains | 25 Pebbles; The Tinny. |
Use the unlock reward to choose your next trail, then check its area before setting off. Trails can unlock a vehicle or award cosmetics, and their one-time Pebbles are separate from the payout for finishing again. A repeat completion does not award another copy of the vehicle.
Reach the area that holds your trail
Emerald Lake and Tassili n'Ajjer Desert are available from the start, so you can begin exploring either region for trails. Reaching an exit portal opens the next area in that region. If you are travelling with friends, everyone must be close to the portal before the group can go through.
- Reach Ferry to the Ridge in Emerald Lake to open Gimli Ridge and its trails.
- Reach Tunnel to Asgard Mountain in Gimli Ridge to open Asgard Mountain and its trails.
- Reach Tunnel to the Aurès Mountains in Tassili n'Ajjer Desert to open Aurès Mountains and its trails.
Start a trail and follow its checkpoints
- Open the area map with M on keyboard, View on an Xbox controller or Create on a PlayStation controller to locate the trail's starting marker.
- Drive into the marked challenge start to begin the trail and follow its checkpoint route.
- Drive through each checkpoint in order so your route progresses toward the finish.
- Engage Low Range when rough ground or a slope makes progress difficult, gaining traction for the climb. The default range toggle is Tab on keyboard, X on an Xbox controller or Square on a PlayStation controller.
- Drive through the remaining checkpoints to the finish to complete the trail and earn its reward.
Prepare your vehicle before committing to a route that has already given you trouble. Visit the Mechanic to change your vehicle, select equipped tools or buy upgrades with Pebbles. Reaching a cabin repairs your vehicle and restores equipped tools, giving you a useful stop before another attempt.
Repeat cleared trails for more Pebbles
Cleared challenge trails can pay Pebbles again when you finish them. The first post-launch update fixed the bug that prevented payouts on subsequent completions, so install the update if repeat finishes are not paying. Keep the one-time reward in the main table separate from the repeat payouts below.
| Repeat payout | Trails |
|---|---|
| 8 Pebbles per repeat | Asulkan Lake Highline; El Kalaa South Ascent; Elvis Rim Trail; Hermit Trail; Jazira Ascent; Mahrouqa West Track; Midgar Ascent; Shabah Ascent; Waddington Scree Trail. |
| 5 Pebbles per repeat | Blanshard Ridge Trail; Bridal Veil Falls Climb; El Kalaa North Ascent; Kalaa Ulya Track; Lower Midgar Trail; Tarfa Ascent; Ukhtayn Route; Windcall Gorge Trail. |
For repeat runs, choose a trail you can finish reliably and compare the payout with the time it takes you. A familiar route can be a better choice than a larger payout on a trail where you repeatedly get stuck. Spend the Pebbles at the Mechanic on upgrades that address the obstacles you are struggling with.
Recover or restart a failed attempt
If an attempt goes badly, recover or repair the vehicle before trying again. A jack can right an overturned vehicle, while a repair kit restores the vehicle's condition. If recovery tools cannot get you moving, select a discovered cabin on the map to respawn and prepare another attempt.
Open the pause menu with Esc on keyboard, Menu on an Xbox controller or Options on a PlayStation controller to access the challenge restart option.Playing this video connects to YouTube.
Choose the challenge restart option to return to the beginning with your vehicle and equipment restored to their condition at the start of that attempt.Playing this video connects to YouTube.
Restarting takes you back to the beginning of the trail instead of resuming at the last checkpoint. Use that fresh attempt to slow down at the obstacle that stopped you and change your approach. If you want the achievement for completing a trail without taking damage, practise on a route you already know.Playing this video connects to YouTube.
