Anyone in SoCal Up For A Drive?

[ErrinV]

Wonderin' if anyone would like to do a drive on either April 8th or 15th? I haven't done much off road so I would like to travel with someone. My truck is stock so nothing too crazy. I was thinking about either Burro Schmidt's via Last Chance Canyon, Cucamonga Big Tree Trail or Pilot Rock. These are just suggestions but I'm open to anything. Looking to travel with someone both for safety and to learn from.

Errin

[Boston Mangler]

Wonderin' if anyone would like to do a drive on either April 8th or 15th? I haven't done much off road so I would like to travel with someone. My truck is stock so nothing too crazy. I was thinking about either Burro Schmidt's via Last Chance Canyon, Cucamonga Big Tree Trail or Pilot Rock. These are just suggestions but I'm open to anything. Looking to travel with someone both for safety and to learn from.

Errin

I would be interested. I pick up my sliders next weekend and need an excuse to go test them. There is a cool trail out near Jacumba that some of us did that i would like to go explore more.

Where ya at? Rig? Mods?

[ErrinV]

I'm up in Pasadena area. I've just got a stock Tacoma 4x4.

[Boston Mangler]

Ok,

if you still want to do this, i am free and can probably get a few others to come along

[ChuckB]

I wish I was home, I would join you... but duty calls!

[ErrinV]

I won't be free either weekend after all. Maybe another time.

Errin

[Boston Mangler]

no sweat, gives me more time to work on my bumper

just let us know when, i have been itching to get out again!

[Mlachica]

I was thinking of going to big bear this saturday with my wife and 17mo old son. I just wanted to cruise through the snow and let him play around if anybody is interested....:chowtime:

[Justin]

I'm up in Pasadena area. I've just got a stock Tacoma 4x4. I have yet to meet with the SoCal members:( I am interested in meeting someday, but both weekends are booked for me. Hopefully I can meet up with the E.P. crew soon. And, don't underestimate your truck. A stock Tacoma 4x4 is very capable. I don't believe I have really experienced all my truck can offer and thus far I am impressed. (althoug I am bias to Toyotas)

[Boston Mangler]

I have yet to meet with the SoCal members:( I am interested in meeting someday, but both weekends are booked for me. Hopefully I can meet up with the E.P. crew soon. And, don't underestimate your truck. A stock Tacoma 4x4 is very capable. I don't believe I have really experienced all my truck can offer and thus far I am impressed. (althoug I am bias to Toyotas)

Very Cool!

We should work on a weekend that is good for most and make an overnight out of it. The last time we went to the Smugglers Cave area, Mark, Brian and I found a great camping spot that can accomodate quite a few rigs!

The Smugglers cave area is very cool and is friendly to all types of rigs, stock to wild!

[ErrinV]

That's a great idea. Isn't that in Anza Borrego?

Errin

[Boston Mangler]

That's a great idea. Isn't that in Anza Borrego?

Errin

No, its in/around Jacumba, easy to get to!

[Bluto]

Jacumba USA - dang :Wow1: . Just googled it. Do you need a passport? Just joking. That would be one heck of a day run for me (more freeway time than trail time).

This forum is really great. More taking in the scene rather than worrying about getting over the next obstacle. :suning:

Will be checking here more often.

Alan-D

[Ron B]

did you guys do the trip yet? I just saw this thread and I'd love to meet some local people. Rower trail is fun (Santa Clarita area) and Hungry Valley has everything from sandy creek beds to fire-roads to gnarly "I just ruined my seat" hills. A friend may be doing a quick trip through Cleghorn and then 2N17X on Sat the 15th or Sun the 16th..? I know Sunday's Easter, so the boss may not let me go, but it sound fun.

let's try to get together some weekend soon and hit the dirt.

Ron B

[VikingVince]

Hey southern Cal dudes...I'd be glad to join y'all for a weekend run as well sometime in the near future...I'm east of Pasadena (Claremont area).

[Ron B]

VikingVince,
sounds great, I'm in Studio City near Universal so we are neighbors. We'll have to meet and play sometime.

Ron B

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Kevin....and guys,

Here is a link to some trail write up's regarding the "Old Stage Route".

I started a trip thread over at 4wdtrips to do this trip near Table Mtn. but my truck has been sick for so long!

Check out this guys threads ("Britain" over at MJR) ....he has great pics and info. I actually met him on that stage route back in Jan. and helped him winch a rock obstruction off the trail.

http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5779


I'm told I can pick my truck up tomorrow.....we shall see. I would like to make it to the desert at least a couple times before it gets too hot!

I would like to also head out to the Colorado River just north of Yuma.

Anyway.....it would be nice to have a local group of regulars to explore with.
.
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[Scenic WonderRunner]

Here is a link to a picture trail report doing Anza~Borrego......to get your juices flowing!


Borrego Pinyon Run (http://www.myjeeprocks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5639)


These pics are fun to see. The first night I ever camped out with my truck was right here at "Split Rock"...!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/AnzaBorrego%2012-17-05/P1010533.jpg




Right where the natives camped years ago!.....(Mortrero's)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/AnzaBorrego%2012-17-05/P1010535.jpg

[Solid Taco]

Hey guys, :luxhello: I live in West Covina, east of LA. I have always wanted to run the Cleghorn trail but never had anybody to go with. How does 6/10 or 11 sound. Anybody up for a daytrip? If anybody wants to suggest another trail on these days that would be fun to and I would't mind an overnight trip :camping: if needed.

[Ron B]

I am interested. Cleghorn is pretty easy with some fun/gnarly off-shoots. It will spit you out near 2N17X whick is a fun/short trail. Lots of good stuff in that area.

Ron B

[ErrinV]

I have tentative plans for a moto trip that weekend, but if I don't end up going I'll join you guys.


Errin

[Solid Taco]

:jumping: We should setup a time and meeting place then. I heard this trail has an easy side and a hard side so it might be interesting. Did some runs on the fire roads right by Silverwood lake so if we finnish early we could probably do those too.

[ErrinV]

These roads should be ok for a stock 4x4 right?

Errin

[Solid Taco]

[QUOTE=ErrinV]These roads should be ok for a stock 4x4 right?

Errin[/QUOTE
I think stock would be ok. Do you have the rear locker with your taco? We can always turn around if the going gets too tough. Just make sure you have recovery points too.

[ErrinV]

Yep, rear locker. TRD offroad package. I'll pick up a rear recovery point and tow strap before then. Been meaning to get one anyways.

Errin

[Solid Taco]

:victory: Cool will pm you later on when and where to meet.

[VikingVince]

I have conflicts this weekend but hopefully some other time:wavey:

[Bluto]

Very interested in doing this before another day trip on the 6/17.

Life in 4Lo did this area earlier this year and had a fun time.
He informed me that there is a bypass fireroad that zigzags along so you will keep meeting up w/ the trail so skipping parts is no problem (as my vehicle is still STOCK!)

Also told me it would be more of a Width issue than a lift. So is he saying a stocky husky guy like me wont fit through the trail? :D

Any decision on what day - Sat or Sun?

Alan-D

[Solid Taco]

Sat. would be best but Sunday would be fine with me. Anybody else?

[Ron B]

I'm busy Sat, but Sun works for me.

Ron B

[Ron B]

so...anyone still going? Next weekend I am going on a trip to the Big Bear area to run Gold Mt and John Bull if anyone wants to go. There are 2 or 3 other trucks coming to, so a few more would be fun.

Ron B

[Bluto]

Cant say for sure yet (wont know til one or two days before) .
Ill plan for Sun.

Adding another day for MOI in the same month - with two kids and a pregnant wife - upsets the balance of my universe ;) .

Ron B - post back and take pics of your trip next weekend. :)

[Ron B]

the trip is (as of now) next Sat the 27th. John Bull's a fun trail -- I'll take some pics.

Ron B

[Mlachica]

so...anyone still going? Next weekend I am going on a trip to the Big Bear area to run Gold Mt and John Bull if anyone wants to go. There are 2 or 3 other trucks coming to, so a few more would be fun.

Ron B

Sounds like fun! I love the big bear area and I haven't had a chance to run John Bull yet. However, I've got plans to go to Joshua tree for a relaxing weekend of camping. Anybody interested?

[Solid Taco]

so...anyone still going? Next weekend I am going on a trip to the Big Bear area to run Gold Mt and John Bull if anyone wants to go. There are 2 or 3 other trucks coming to, so a few more would be fun.

Ron B

Sunday it will be then. Count me in. I would like to join you on the 27th but I will be in death Valley at the Briggs cabin doing some maintenace. Hope to do John bull this summer.

CaryG

[Solid Taco]

Sounds like fun! I love the big bear area and I haven't had a chance to run John Bull yet. However, I've got plans to go to Joshua tree for a relaxing weekend of camping. Anybody interested?

Hi there, when do you plan to go?

[Ron B]

So far it's me plus 3 other trucks for Sat. We're doing Gold Mountain on the way to John Bull. Should be a great time assuming no drama.

So far it's a hummer only trip (me, 2 H2's and an H3)...I was hoping some other brands would represent and come join the fun (now's your chance to come and heckle :) ). I've done these trails with H2's before, but I'm looking forward to seeing how the 3 handles the carnage. I wish I could talk my friend into bringing his new FJ! It would be fun to watch the FJ and the H3 wheel together.

Ron B

[Mlachica]

Hi there, when do you plan to go?

Hey ST,

I plan on leaving this Friday from Cerritos, CA and probably return Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. Sounds like you got a cool trip to DV this weekend, let's hear more about it?

I see you're from West Co?

[VikingVince]

Ron B...I might be interested in joining you on Sat...what level of difficulty (on 5 point scale) are Gold Mountain and John Bull...do you need at least one locker and at least 32 inch tires? (neither of which I have!) If they challenge H2's...hmmmm...sounds like above 3.5

[VikingVince]

Just did a little research on the John Bull trail...considered the "mini-Rubicon" and vehicles without lockers not allowed on trail...guess that answers my question!!!....have fun!!!

[Ron B]

It's really not as bad as everyone thinks -- but there are a few hairy sections. You are right, a rear locker and 33's are a must have on this trail. I'll probably have a seat open if ya want to ride along and have some tasty beverage?

Ron B

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I always thought Hair was a good thing!

I still have ALL mine!:D

4WDTrips.net is doing a Big Bear run June 10/11 weekend........

Vince.....just head up with Jack and the crew.....I'm sure they won't get too outrageous! .....and you can meet "cruiserguy" from BC/and Guatemala.

I hope to make it.....but still have Engine issues.

[cruiser guy]

Mark, if needed we can give you a lift! We're only four of us in the '60 series.

[Ron B]

The trails were fun, but we had to cut John Bull short. It was crowded on the trail and a truck in the group infront of us blew up the tranny(Bronco)...took a few hours to get it off the trail. We turned around about a third of the way into the trail -- fearing darkness and breakage.

Here's a few snapshots

Ron B

[Bluto]

... I'll probably have a seat open if ya want to ride along and have some tasty beverage?

Ron B

Thanks for sharing.
Niice rig.

Ron, how did the tasty beverage go with the few hours wait? :D

[Ron B]

unfortunately the tasty beverage was quite shaken from the day's activities by the time they were called into service...luckily I don't mind smelling like beer!

Alan, I notice we are nieghbors, we should meet up and play sometime.

Ron B

[ErrinV]

Cool pics Ron. That doesn't look like a place for my stock truck.:Wow1:

Errin

[Bluto]

Alan, I notice we are nieghbors, we should meet up and play sometime.

Ron B

Itll be difficult for me to venture too far since I have a rugrat in the making - gotta be close by for the unexpected.

But if there is a run for Rohwer or Gorman there is a better chance for me to make it (45 min or less from me).

Pic from ryanmb21. Do you know these 2 (red and yellow) ?- I see them at least once a month around here.

ErrinV - I was thinking the same exact thing (even with my f/r lockers and 33s without sliders to boot)! :D

[Ryanmb21]

Hey guys,

The Rowher trail was a lot of fun, the guy in the red is John, yellow is Alan and another guy with a black H2 named Scott. All the guys were A+ nice and were very helpful. Maybe sometime in the future we all could meet up and get some use of our 4 wheel drive

[Ron B]

I know those guys well. John just bought that truck a month ago -- he used to have a white one. He is studying to be an EMT.

Staying local is good for me too -- my son is 2 and a handfull! The longer trips can't happen very often with my work schedule/son. Gorman, Rohwer, and Miller Jeep trail are all good choices and in your 'hood.

Ron B