First time off the Asphalt

Bluto · 09-28-05, 05:29 PM

Had some disposable time to take off by myself and the 80. I went to
a local offroad trail (near Santa Clarita CA) recommended by clownmidget. It was a
nice curvy drive to the spot. The NF sign was small so I passed it
up initially. Basically went and made a Uey when I saw the "Leaving
the Angeles Forest". It was really my first seeing a "offroad trail"
sign (could be the reason). Doh!

Was nervous at first seeing the trail was wide enough for the 80 and
then some (drop off at the side!)and going up. Put it in 4LO and
went slowly. Pretty much was having fun after that until I looked at
the time. Time to pick up the kids. Went up some more and found a
place under some trees to turn around.

My question for you guys: How do you get back to the entrance or
whence you started without having to worry about another vehicle
coming the opposite way? Since the trail can only fit one vehicle
going one way. There were spots to get to the side. But what if they
did not have them?

I ended up backing up a couple of yards when I saw at a distance a
Toy Mini going towards me. I waited but he never passed by (took
another trail?). Luckily today was a weekday and was able to get out
without a problem. Passed by the Ranger Station and the old man said
they dont have trail maps anymore. Any other resource to get some?
I will be back to reach my goal - Rohwer Flats.

Thanks clownmidget for the directions. Joe (txkndu)

Not Rockcrawling Pics

stuck in GA · 09-29-05, 10:16 AM

Wow that looks beautiful. Glad you had a fun time.

offroad_nomad · 09-29-05, 10:30 AM

Looks like a nice area to explore and camp. Being stuck on the East Coast, I'm jealous of you guys in the western and southwestern parts of the US.

clownmidget · 09-29-05, 11:23 AM

Joe, send me a pm with an email and I can send you the GPS track of our last trip up there. Glad you had a good time.
Mike

AMMO · 09-29-05, 07:58 PM

DAM that lake looks real dry.... Let's hope for another winter like last....

-Ammo

clownmidget · 09-29-05, 08:52 PM

Yeah, that bath tub ring probably represents all of you LA folks not watering your lawns for the whole winter...

09-28-05, 05:29 PM	#1
Bluto IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N. LA Co. CA Posts: 859	First time off the Asphalt Had some disposable time to take off by myself and the 80. I went to a local offroad trail (near Santa Clarita CA) recommended by clownmidget. It was a nice curvy drive to the spot. The NF sign was small so I passed it up initially. Basically went and made a Uey when I saw the "Leaving the Angeles Forest". It was really my first seeing a "offroad trail" sign (could be the reason). Doh! Was nervous at first seeing the trail was wide enough for the 80 and then some (drop off at the side!)and going up. Put it in 4LO and went slowly. Pretty much was having fun after that until I looked at the time. Time to pick up the kids. Went up some more and found a place under some trees to turn around. My question for you guys: How do you get back to the entrance or whence you started without having to worry about another vehicle coming the opposite way? Since the trail can only fit one vehicle going one way. There were spots to get to the side. But what if they did not have them? I ended up backing up a couple of yards when I saw at a distance a Toy Mini going towards me. I waited but he never passed by (took another trail?). Luckily today was a weekday and was able to get out without a problem. Passed by the Ranger Station and the old man said they dont have trail maps anymore. Any other resource to get some? I will be back to reach my goal - Rohwer Flats. Thanks clownmidget for the directions. Joe (txkndu) Not Rockcrawling Pics Attached Images __________________ Alan 95 FZJ80 Last edited by Bluto; 09-28-05 at 11:13 PM.

09-29-05, 10:16 AM	#2
stuck in GA IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Farmville, VA Posts: 775	Wow that looks beautiful. Glad you had a fun time. __________________ Josh Schaefer Current Daily Driver: 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel 4x4 crew cab. 285 BFG All terrains, spare 36 gal pump fuel tank. Saving up money to get a 40 someday. TLCA Member #14600 Old truck pics: http://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-events-expeditions/61703-here-few-pics.html

09-29-05, 10:30 AM	#3
offroad_nomad IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA TLCA# 14082 Posts: 103	Looks like a nice area to explore and camp. Being stuck on the East Coast, I'm jealous of you guys in the western and southwestern parts of the US. __________________ Ian '01 4Runner - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

09-29-05, 11:23 AM	#4
clownmidget IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ithaca, New York Posts: 1,813	Joe, send me a pm with an email and I can send you the GPS track of our last trip up there. Glad you had a good time. Mike __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly.

09-29-05, 07:58 PM	#5
AMMO IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kaneohe, HI TLCA# 15002 Posts: 561	DAM that lake looks real dry.... Let's hope for another winter like last.... -Ammo __________________ 94 FJZ80,locked,EMU'd,snorked,AMMO Sliders,plated,FAB'd, int LINEX'd,body lifted,over-head consoled,AMMO HD tie-rods,Sparco, rollin on 17's wrapped in 37's Iroc's Now more gooder w/ 5.29's LINK MOTORSPORTS Recovery Vehicle http://www.linkmotorsports.com

09-29-05, 08:52 PM	#6
clownmidget IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ithaca, New York Posts: 1,813	Yeah, that bath tub ring probably represents all of you LA folks not watering your lawns for the whole winter... __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly.

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