off-roader
Expedition Leader
Any takers?
Planning a 4x4 trip to do the Cleghorn trail in S. Cal over New Years weekend.
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off-roader
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Nice. That didn't take you long to see... :coffeedrink:
off-roader
Expedition Leader
What kind of tires are you currently on? The nice thing about the Cleghorn from what i'm reading is it's comprised of 2 intertwining (easy & hard lines) trails. I'd expect your Montero can likely do the easy trail with street tires if it's dry. Still researching the trail so don't hold me to that quite yet.
I just ran this trail on sunday and it was a good time! I'm not sure but i have heard that around that time frame you could expect some snow which would certainly make things very entertaining! There are lots of little off shoots from the main trail ranging from mild to what appeared to be pretty difficult.
I had cell service 95% of the time i was on the trail with verizon.
Mike
I had cell service 95% of the time i was on the trail with verizon.
Mike
off-roader
Expedition Leader
That's great! Please let me know your level of experience and comfort driving off road so I can plan accordingly.
From what I'm reading, the beauty of this trail is it has bypasses for the difficult sections so the less experienced/capable rigs can still join in the fun.
I haven't decided on the day to run the trail yet. Any considerations I should keep in mind? I'll be driving down Thursday night and spending the weekend with friends in the LA area. It may be a good idea to do the run on the 1st when there will hopefully be fewer people on the roads since many will still be recovering from New Years Eve LOL.
Let me know what you all think on that.
From what I'm reading, the beauty of this trail is it has bypasses for the difficult sections so the less experienced/capable rigs can still join in the fun.
I haven't decided on the day to run the trail yet. Any considerations I should keep in mind? I'll be driving down Thursday night and spending the weekend with friends in the LA area. It may be a good idea to do the run on the 1st when there will hopefully be fewer people on the roads since many will still be recovering from New Years Eve LOL.
Let me know what you all think on that.
Silverwulf
Adventurer
I'm in if I have the time off. My schedule for that week isn't out yet. Getting time off here at Ucsf during holidays can be challenging to say the least!
cnynrat
Expedition Leader
Not that it matters too much, but it's actually kind of the reverse. Cleghorn itself is a basic fireroad that is quite easy. Over the years people created many loops and alternate routes off the main trail that are typically more difficult. Many of these were never authorized routes by the Forest Service. Over the past couple years the Forest Service has closed many, but not all, of these bypasses. Some still remain, and it's a credit to the local Forest Service managers that they are working to turn some of these into designated routes.
Either way, it's nice to have the option to take on a little more challenge or run the easier way.
m3at333hp
Adventurer
I think they are almost bald BFG long trails. LOL. I would be still down to go since it is so close to me. And my experience is extremely low. So I will probably be sticking to most of the fire-roads. Since we are on topic, should I get 33x12.5 on the stock rims or 32x11.5? I am for sure getting BFG M/T's.
Silverwulf
Adventurer
I gave a gopro too!
I have the 32x11bfg my an like them a lot. I'd get the 33x 10 next time, tho. Only reason I got the 32's is because I got a super deal on them.
I checked my time off and have Friday afternoon through Monday off. Yay.
I have the 32x11bfg my an like them a lot. I'd get the 33x 10 next time, tho. Only reason I got the 32's is because I got a super deal on them.
I checked my time off and have Friday afternoon through Monday off. Yay.
Silverwulf
Adventurer
Hey, Offroader
Can you give me and the other fng's some insight/advice as to what items are necessities and otionak to bring? Things like recovery gear, supplies etc...
Thanks!
Can you give me and the other fng's some insight/advice as to what items are necessities and otionak to bring? Things like recovery gear, supplies etc...
Thanks!