My first Xterra was a 4x2, and I've taken it to terrain that was 4x2 friendly and also some 4x4 trails...I did learn the hard way though and went to trails that I knew I shouldn't have gone in the first place and gotten stuck...like Deep Sandy Beaches and deep loose rock trails...from experience, you'll learn what your 4x2 Xterra can do and can't do and go from there...words of wisdom : NEVER, I repeat NEVER go offroading alone...if possible, if you know some buddies with a 4x4, tell them to go with you.... and put some Tow Hooks on your X, take along a Tow Strap, and a Shovel...I know it sounds like I am scaring you away from off-roading, but I am speaking to you from experience.... I got stuck one time at a rock trail, without any attached tow hooks, tow strap or shovel, a 4x4 came by to help me but none of us had a tow strap or anything...ended up calling a tow truck and $100 less in my pocket...Just know your terrain and like I said go with friends...Good Luck...